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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Better F5 Cam

Allows you to dynamically change your camera distance in third-person (F5) perspective

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Updated 4 days ago
Latest stable file BetterF5Cam-3.0.jar
Game version 26.1
Loader Fabric

Better F5 Cam BetterF5Cam-3.0.jar targets 26.1 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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What else does Better F5 Cam BetterF5Cam-3.0.jar need?

BetterF5Cam-3.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

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About this project

What does Better F5 Cam add?

This is the standard third-person distance in Minecraft.


And this is the zoomed-in view using the Better F5 Camera mod.


For example, this is the Distance 10 version with the Better F5 Cam mod.

This is the game at normal camera distance.

Better F5 Cam takes Minecraft’s third-person camera to the next level. Enjoy smoother control, greater freedom, and a more immersive camera experience that makes every moment feel epic.

Better F5 Cam - Seamless Camera Zoom

Take full control of your perspective! Better5 is a lightweight, client-side Fabric mod that lets you dynamically adjust your third-person (F5) camera distance using the scroll wheel.

✨ Features

  • Dynamic Zoom Control: Hold F5 and use your Mouse Scroll Wheel to seamlessly zoom in or out.

  • Smart Collision Detection: Camera distance adjusts automatically near walls and blocks—no clipping through terrain!

  • No Perspective Flickering: Fixed the annoying "F5 key-repeat" issue, ensuring smooth camera zooming without rapidly switching views.

  • Purely Client-Side: Works on any multiplayer server! No server installation required.

🎮 How to Use

  1. Press F5 to switch to third-person perspective.

  2. Hold down F5 and Scroll Up to zoom in, or Scroll Down to zoom out.

  3. Release F5 and play with your preferred custom camera angle!

📦 Requirements

  • Fabric Loader

  • Fabric API

  • Compatible with Minecraft 26.2+

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to include it in your modpacks!

the modpack in the photos:   https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/perfect-realism

Project description from CurseForge.

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