Dear Team,
First of all, thank you for your continuous work on Microsoft Flight Simulator. I would like to share some feedback and suggestions, based on reports from many players, regarding camera-related functionalities:
- Adjusting external view distance
- Issue observed:
It is currently impossible to modify the external view distance, as the only available option is zoom adjustment. In MSFS 2020, this issue was partially addressed by manually adding a script line in the camera.cfg file. - Suggestion:
It would be great to bring back this possibility in MSFS 2024, or ideally, to provide an option to dynamically adjust the external view distance in-flight, enhancing both immersion and customization.
- Fixed camera view disabling aircraft controls
- Issue observed:
When switching to “fixed camera view,” the aircraft controls become completely unresponsive, making it impossible to fly. - Suggestion:
First and foremost, this issue should be fixed to allow players to control the aircraft while in fixed camera view. Additionally, it would be beneficial to allow users to add or modify fixed camera angles, either by manually editing the camera.cfg file (as was possible in MSFS 2020) or, even better, through an in-game interface.
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- Wide-angle field of view and image distortion
- Issue observed:
The current wide-angle field of view causes noticeable image stretching and distortion, especially on ultra-wide (32:9) and triple-screen setups. As a result, cockpit instruments and other elements that are initially round appear stretched and deformed. - Suggestion:
Implementing a lens distortion effect (or fisheye effect) would not only make the visuals more realistic by simulating the natural behavior of a camera lens, but it would also correct the image stretching issue, which many players have reported. Adding this feature directly into the graphics settings would be the best solution, avoiding the drawbacks of external filters like ReShade, which can interfere with clickable cockpit elements.
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These improvements would significantly enhance the user experience by providing greater flexibility and realism in camera handling. I remain available for any further details or testing if needed.
Thank you in advance for considering these suggestions and for your ongoing commitment to improving Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Best regards,