Unibrain Fire-I 1394 FireWire 400 DV Web Camera For Mac Review

http://uvccompatiblewebcams.com/ This Unibrain Fire-I adjustable-focus webcam has been out for several years featuring dual FireWire ports, 640x480 resolution, reasonable color-balance and light sensitivity. It's one of the few Fire-Wire webcams available for Mac since Apple discontinued it's superior external iSight cam - though lacks the iSight's auto-focus and built-in microphone.

A FireWire webcam's advantages include high frame rates with low CPU utilization, driver-free install and broad application support as a standard DV input source for nearly every Apple Macintosh video application from iMove to FinalCut to QuickTime capture. For security and remote surveillance systems, multiple FireWire repeaters can be used to extend the range beyond 200 feet or more.

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[GangsterGameHelp]

If it had auto focus it would maybe be the best webcam on the market?

[macgizmoguy]

If the Fire-I has any shortcomings, it's that it really hasn't been updated with, say a better lens, mic, or better sensor in the past few years. So while quite functional, it's hardly state-of-the-art.

[Beanieboy182]

just wondering what connection is on the mac side of the cable for this webcam ?? is it a 6 to 6 pin or a 9 pin like us macbook pro users have ?

[macgizmoguy]

The Fire-I definitely has two 6-pin FW 400 ports. But for about $12 they make stubby FW 400 to 800 adapter plugs to let you use FW 400 devices on the newest Macs.

[BarbieBud]

Could you use this camera to stream with on ustream from a mac?

[InklingStudio]

I read your reviews on your website of Mac Compatible web cams.

Have you tested the aGent V5 webcam from Liquid Digital ? (Google the name "aGent V5 webcam" and you'll find their stie) It has a styling that looks similar to the old Apple iSight cameras , but it is USB instead of firewire.

[brauliogarcia1]

this web cam rocks!!!

i have one and love it.