Python: Access camera WITHOUT OpenCV
<p>Comrades,</p>

<p>I'd like to capture images from the laptop camera in Python.  Currently all signs point to OpenCV.  Problem is OpenCV is a nightmare to install, and it's a nightmare that reoccurs every time you reinstall your code on a new system.  </p>

<p>Is there a more lightweight way to capture camera data in Python?  I'm looking for something to the effect of:</p>

<pre><code>$ pip install something
$ python
&gt;&gt;&gt; import something
&gt;&gt;&gt; im = something.get_camera_image()
</code></pre>

<p>I'm on Mac, but solutions on any platform are welcome.</p>