1. a device on a camera that shows what will appear in the photograph

Examples

• She looked through the viewfinder to frame the perfect shot.
• The digital camera’s viewfinder made it easy to compose the image.
• He adjusted the zoom and checked the viewfinder before taking the picture.
• The photographer peered through the viewfinder to capture the sunset.
• Make sure your subject is centered in the viewfinder.
• The old film camera had a small, bright viewfinder.
• She held the camera steady and focused through the viewfinder.