X-Camera for X-Plane 11/12: What It Is and Why You Need It

The plugin allows you to place the camera at any point in space, create smooth transitions between views, and save an unlimited number of custom angles. It's a tool for both content creators and regular virtual pilots who want to make their flights more immersive and convenient.

Key Features 🌟

Unlimited Custom Views

Create and save cameras at any point on the aircraft and in the surrounding space. Want a view of the wingtip during approach? Or a close-up of the instrument panel? X-Camera lets you save any angle and return to it instantly.

Smooth Cinematic Transitions

Forget about jarring camera switches. X-Camera provides smooth movement between saved views, making the flight experience more cinematic and pleasing to the eye. Adjust the transition speed to your preferences.

Flexible Camera Movement Settings

Control camera inertia, its reaction to turbulence and aircraft movements. Want a stable picture or, conversely, maximum realism with shaking in turbulence? X-Camera gives you full control.

Profiles for Different Aircraft

The plugin automatically saves camera settings for each aircraft separately. Switching from a Boeing 737 to a Cessna 172? All your saved views for each aircraft remain in their places.

Who Is This Plugin For? 👥

Complex Aircraft Enthusiasts

Flying detailed add-ons like FlightFactor, or ToLiss? X-Camera allows you to create views of important panels and systems that you can quickly switch between. This is especially useful when learning new aircraft or performing procedures that require monitoring multiple panels simultaneously.

Practical Use Cases 💡

Training and Procedures

Create cameras for each important flight phase. A view of the overhead panel for engine startup, a close-up of the FMS for route programming, an angle on the instrument panel for approach — quick switching between them makes procedure execution more convenient.

Photography and Videography

Capture impressive shots of approaches, takeoffs, and flights in scenic locations. X-Camera allows you to create angles that are impossible in real life but look stunning on video.

Airport Exploration

Set up cameras for observing the surrounding environment during taxi. This is especially useful at large airports with complex taxiway layouts, where it's important to see everything around the aircraft.

Compatibility and Requirements ⚙️

X-Camera works with both X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12, providing equally stable operation on both simulator versions. The plugin is compatible with the vast majority of aircraft add-ons, including complex models from FlightFactor, ToLiss, Rotate, and other developers.

System requirements are minimal — if your computer runs X-Plane, it will handle X-Camera. The plugin is optimized and has virtually no impact on simulator performance.

Is It Worth Buying? 💰

X-Camera is considered one of the must-have plugins for X-Plane, and there are reasons for that. It solves the real problem of the standard camera system's limitations and does so elegantly and effectively.

If you:

Create X-Plane content

Fly complex add-ons and want convenience when working with systems

Appreciate beautiful visuals and cinematography

Want more control over views in the simulator

...then X-Camera will justify every penny spent on it.

Where to Buy? 🛒

X-Camera is available for purchase at the X-Shop store. You get a license that works on all your computers, regular updates, and technical support from the developers.