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Lens, field of view and framing margin

User guidePart 14 of 243 min read

In short: in the Camera tab, the Lens section sets perspective: Telephoto (about 90 mm, flat and premium), Product (about 45 mm, natural, the default), Normal (about 29 mm) or Wide (about 19 mm, dramatic). Field of view fine-tunes it. Framing margin sets how much space surrounds your models when they're framed. Preview has auto-rotate and a ground grid that never appears in exports.

Open the Camera tab and find the Lens section:

The Lens section of the Camera tabThe Lens section

Choose a lens

Lens choice changes perspective: how much nearer parts of the model are exaggerated compared with further parts. After choosing a lens, press F (or an angle button) to re-frame, and the camera moves closer or further away so your models fit the export area again.

Lens Equivalent Look Best for
Telephoto ≈90 mm Flat, compressed, "premium" Jewellery, weapons, hard-surface props, product close-ups
Product ≈45 mm Natural proportions, mild perspective Most thumbnails (the default)
Normal ≈29 mm Noticeable depth Larger objects and scenes
Wide ≈19 mm Strong, dramatic perspective Interiors, environments, dramatic shots

Telephoto makes objects look solid and true to their proportions:

The sample models through the Telephoto lens, with flattened perspectiveTelephoto lens

Wide exaggerates depth, which is dramatic but distorts product proportions:

The sample models through the Wide lens, with exaggerated perspectiveWide lens

For any lens in between, drag the Field of view slider (8° to 90°). Lower values are more telephoto, higher values are wider.

Set the framing margin

Framing margin controls how much empty space surrounds your models whenever they're framed: by Frame all (F), the angle buttons, and every image made with Export → Individual thumbnails.

A larger framing margin leaving more space around the modelsFraming margin at 50%

  • Around 10–15% (the default is 12%) fills the frame while leaving a comfortable border. Good for most marketplace thumbnails.
  • 25–50% leaves room for marketplace badges, text overlays or cropping.
  • For turntables, add a little extra so long models don't touch the edges as they spin.

After changing the margin, press F to re-frame.

Preview options

The Preview section only affects what you see while working:

The ground grid switched on in the Preview sectionPreview: auto-rotate and ground grid

  • Auto-rotate slowly spins the camera around your models so you can check them from every side. Rotate speed sets how fast. Press R to toggle it.
  • Ground grid shows a grid on the floor to help you judge scale and alignment. It's never included in exports. Press G to toggle it.

Both also have buttons on the viewport toolbar.

Frequently asked questions

Which lens should I use for product thumbnails?

Product (about 45 mm) gives natural proportions and is the safe default. Use Telephoto for a flatter, more premium look.

Why are my models touching the edge of the image?

Increase the Framing margin and press F to re-frame. Also check that Show export frame is on in the Export tab, so you can see exactly what will be captured.

Will the grid show in my exports?

No. The ground grid is only a guide in the viewport and is never rendered into exports.