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Webcam "PC Camera" mode on Mac

This video camera can be used as a webcam on PC's using the included software. Is there a solution similar to this, but for Macs? I would like to use this camera with UStream or other services. Does anyone know a way to do this? Is there a driver meant for this available for Mac (OS X 10.5.8)

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I have the VPC-FH1A (the non-waterproof one in the same product line). I just plug it into my mac and choose "PC Camera" and it works in iChat and Skype without any other software. I just tested it using an online webcam thing at cheetos.com (www.cheetos.com­/lookalike/) about 2 minutes ago, it works. My only problem was the computer not automatically choosing my VPC-FH1A camera, I had to manually select it. Do you run into any specific problems or error messages?
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Thanks for the tip, I didn't think it would be that simple. The camera appeared in the "Video Camera" menu in iChat, so I know the computer recognized it, but when I had it selected, I got no video input. There was just a black screen in the preview window in iChat.
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