diff --git a/mne_gui_addons/_core.py b/mne_gui_addons/_core.py
index a5c6848..edb7478 100644
--- a/mne_gui_addons/_core.py
+++ b/mne_gui_addons/_core.py
@@ -402,8 +402,6 @@ def _configure_status_bar(self, hbox=None):
     def _update_camera(self, render=False):
         """Update the camera position."""
         self._renderer.set_camera(
-            # needs fix, distance moves when focal point updates
-            distance=self._renderer.plotter.camera.distance * 0.9,
             focalpoint=tuple(self._ras),
             reset_camera=False,
         )