Viewfinder

So, let's talk about Viewfinder. You know how webcam manufacturers often struggle when it comes to making good software for their products? Well, their apps can be pretty heavy on your system. They usually try to pack in features for all their other gadgets too, which just makes everything slow and clunky.

What is Viewfinder?

Viewfinder is a cool open-source app built with Swift. It's a great alternative to the official software you might find from webcam makers. With Viewfinder, you get way more options to customize your setup compared to Photo Booth. Plus, it lets you preview what your webcam looks like before you jump into a video call or start taking pictures.

How Does It Work?

If your camera is connected and you've allowed the app to access it, just click on its icon in the menu bar. You'll see your webcam feed pop up along with a bunch of settings that you can tweak to make everything look just right.

User-Friendly Features

The app manages most settings automatically by default. But if you're feeling fancy, you can manually adjust things like shutter speed, white balance, brightness, contrast, and saturation. What’s cool is that your chosen settings will stick around even after you close the app!

Lightweight and Efficient

Unlike those bulky apps made by device companies, Viewfinder is super lightweight! It focuses only on the essential features you'll need for adjusting camera settings without overwhelming your system. Plus, it only runs from the menu bar so it won’t clutter up your Dock.

No Resource Hogging Here!

This app is written in Swift too! That means no more dealing with those slow Electron apps that eat up RAM and take forever to load.

A Free Solution!

Viewfinder is not just easy to use; it’s also open-source and completely free! If you've got a webcam that needs some tweaking or if you're just looking to ensure everything looks perfect before a Zoom call, this app works wonders as an alternative to those dedicated manufacturer apps or even Photo Booth. It's simple enough not to get in your way while keeping all the settings at your fingertips.