Why Are My Photos Blurry? (And How to Fix It Instantly)
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Why Are My Photos Blurry? (And How to Fix It Instantly)
You unboxed your Cappy Camera, took it to a party, and snapped a bunch of photos. But when you plugged it into your phone, some of them looked "ghostly" or blurry.
Don't worry—your camera isn't broken. This is actually the most common mistake new users make when switching from an iPhone to a digital disposable.
Because Cappy Camera mimics the mechanics of a real film camera, it requires a tiny bit of patience. Here is the "Green Light Rule" that will fix your blurry photos forever.
The #1 Fix: Watch the Green Light
The most common cause of blurry photos is moving the camera too fast. When you press the shutter button, a green LED light on the back will flash. This means the camera is still "writing" the photo to the SD card. Do not lower your hand until the green light turns solid again. It only takes a fraction of a second, but holding still for that moment ensures a crisp, sharp image.
Mistake 1: The "Snap and Drop"
On a modern smartphone, the photo is taken the micro-second you tap the screen. You can drop your hand immediately.
On a Cappy Camera (and other digital board cameras), the shutter works differently. If you snap the button and immediately drop your hand to your side, you are moving the lens while the shutter is still open. This creates "motion blur."
The Fix: Think of it like a follow-through in sports. Click the button, hold your pose for one extra beat, watch the green light go solid, then move. It becomes muscle memory very quickly.
Mistake 2: Starving the Sensor (Not Enough Light)
The second reason photos come out blurry or grainy is a lack of light. Digital disposables love the sun. When you are indoors or at a restaurant, there is often less light than your eyes realize.
When it's dark, the camera tries to compensate by keeping the shutter open longer to let more light in. If you move even a millimeter during this time, the photo blurs.
The Fix: If you aren't in direct sunlight, use the flash. We built a powerful flash into the Cappy Camera for a reason. It freezes the action and gives you that crisp, high-contrast "party photo" look.
Summary: The Perfect Shot Checklist
Want every photo to be a keeper? Just follow these two steps:
- Is it dim? Turn on the flash switch.
- Did it click? Hold still until the green light stops flashing.
Once you master the "Green Light Rule," you will notice your photo quality jump from "blurry" to "professional vintage" instantly.
Ready to try again? Grab a new filter card or strap and get back out there.