Apple's newest Mac Pro computer, configured with the top specifications, costs over $50,000 (yes, really). The starting price for the Apple Pro Display XDR with the official Pro Stand is $5,998. And yet, despite these outrageous prices, you don't even get a webcam! Seriously, folks, Apple's latest and greatest premium display doesn't even have an integrated camera! Sigh.
Thankfully, Logitech is here to save the day with its all new 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam. As the name implies, it features a resolution of up to 4K, and it connects to the top of the Apple Pro Display XDR with a magnet. While this new webcam it is a bit expensive, it isn't obscenely so like Apple's new hardware. And while it is only designed for the Apple Pro Display XDR and macOS, I wouldn't be surprised to see it rest comfortably atop other monitors or maybe even work with Windows 10 too.
'With a contemporary design and seamless mounting experience, the Logitech 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam offers high-quality video to communicate, collaborate and record right from your desk with the new Pro Display XDR. Compatible with leading video conferencing apps, the Logitech 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam makes collaboration a breeze across FaceTime, Zoom and Skype. In just one click, you'll be hosting meetings with the best 4K Ultra HD experience available,' says Logitech.
The company further says, 'Delivering crystal-clear 4K Ultra HD video with crisp resolution, color and detail, the Logitech 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam is perfect for Mac users who use Pro Display XDR. The webcam's secure magnetic mount makes set up effortless and holds your webcam firmly in place, even when it is tilted up and down. Featuring RightLight 3 with HDR technology, the lighting on the webcam automatically adjusts so you look great regardless if you are low light or direct sunlight situations. The Logitech Camera Settings app also allows you to customize and adjust brightness, color intensity, contrast and more, so you always look your best on camera.'
Stream video games like a pro with this Razer Kiyo broadcasting camera. Its Full HD resolution provides sharp image quality, and the built-in ring light with adjustable brightness lets you create a studio-like setting. This Razer Kiyo broadcasting camera is compatible with popular streaming platforms for a smooth setup process. Product compatibility. Calls forward with its iSight line of webcams. Vlc pour macbook. Seeing how easily Apple could have integrated at least a decent 1080p camera into the 2020 MacBook Pro.
Logitech shares the following specifications.
- Resolution: At 4K Ultra HD (up to 4096 x 2160 px @ 30 fps), At 1080p Full HD (up to 1920 x 1080 px @ 30 or 60 fps), At 720p HD video (up to 1280 x 720 px @ 30, 60, or 90 fps)
- 4K resolution compatibility: MacBook 13' (2018 or later) while connected to eGPU, MacBook Pro 15' (2018 or later), iMac (2019), Mac Pro (2019)
- Field of View: Diagonal: 90°, Horizontal: 82.1°, Vertical: 52.2°
- Height x Width x Depth: 1.4 in x(3.5 cm) x 4.0 in (10.1 cm) x 1.1 in (2.7 cm)
- Weight: 3.2 oz (90.2g)
- Zoom: 5x digital
The Logitech 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam for Apple Pro Display XDR looks like a home run -- it is attractive and has great specifications. The $199.99 asking price is slightly higher than I'd like, but it is not absurd -- it is a fairly reasonable price to ask for an elegant 4K webcam. If you want to buy your own Logitech 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam, you can order it from Apple directly here.
What is the best Mac compatible CCTV DVR software? This is a questions that I have heard countless times since I started CCTV Camera Pros with my business partner. Being a Mac user myself, I have always sought out to find the best surveillance software and security systems that works well with Macintosh computers. My name is Mike Haldas. I am the co-founder of CCTV Camera Pros and I am in charge of the company's product research and development.
When Greg and I started the company, we noticed that there were very few surveillance system manufacturers that were developing surveillance software for Mac users. Almost all of the security camera viewing software was based on Active X controls and only worked on Windows. Since that time, I have constantly been testing DVRs (stand-alone and PC based models) to find the ones that work best with Mac. I believe that we discovered the very best one – iDVR-PROs stand alone CCTV DVRs. The latest models are 'hybrid' which means they support older analog CCTV cameras and the latest HD-over-Coax security cameras (AHD, HD-TVI, and HDCVI).
Here are some of the reasons why I love the new iDVR-PROs and the software apps used to monitor them (not just for Mac users, but for all users).
Easy to Use Software Interface
Mac users expect the very best graphical user interfaces on the devices that they buy. We like things to be intuitive, easy to understand, and useful. The user Interface of the new iDVR-PRO CCTV DVRs is outstanding. Users can navigate the interface using the USB mouse or wireless remote control that is included. Watch the below video to see how easy the interface is to use.
1080p HD Security Camera View
The Mac software for iDVR-PRO surveillance DVRs now supports remotely viewing analog CCTV cameras and HD security cameras. Watch the below video to see a demo of viewing 1080p security cameras using the software. You can learn more about these hybrid HD security camera DVRs here.
Important Note: Click the gear icon in the lower right of the video player and 1080p resolution so that you can view the video in the highest resolution available.
Live Camera View from Mac Software
Everyone with a video surveillance system expects to be able to login remotely to view their security cameras live from over the Internet. It amazes me how some manufacturers still do not create client software for Mac users to do this, being that the global market share for Macintosh based PCs is growing.
The DVR viewer software for Mac that is included with the iDVR-PRO is excellent. Watch the below video to see me login to the DVR at our office from my MacBook Air laptop.
Recorded Surveillance Video Playback on Mac
In addition to the outstanding live camera viewing, the Macintosh software also supports remote search and playback of surveillance video footage that has been recorded to the DVRs hard drive. Using the DVR viewer software, users can also export segments of video and save them as MPEG-4 files that can be played back on any Mac or Windows PC using Quicktime or Windows media player.
DVR Viewer App for iOS
Most Mac users also use iPhones and iPads as their choice for mobile and tablet devices. The iOS app for iDVR-PRO security DVRs let users login to their DVR over WIFI, 3G, 4G, and LTE to view their cameras live. Like the desktop software, app also lets users search and playback recorded video footage from the DVR's hard drive.
Request a demo
Would you like to login to an iDVR-PRO using the Mac software to test out the experience for yourself? You can also login from iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows if you would like. Please click here to request a demo login.
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