Have you noticed that your GIFs or Bursts look slightly more zoomed-in compared to your still photos? This is a common and expected behavior based on how Snappic captures burst frames.
Table Of Contents
Important Notes
Why Bursts and GIFs Appear Zoomed
Understanding Resolution and Aspect Ratio
Tips to Minimize the Zoom Effect
Conclusion
Important Notes
Bursts and GIFs use a different capture resolution than still photos.
This change is necessary to maintain high frame rates and ensure smooth animation playback.
The zoom is not an error — it’s a natural outcome of aspect ratio differences.
Why Bursts and GIFs Appear Zoomed
To capture multiple frames in rapid succession, Snappic adjusts the camera’s resolution and aspect ratio for performance reasons.
Because the burst mode uses a different aspect ratio than still mode, the camera’s field of view becomes narrower — giving the appearance of a zoomed-in image.
This allows Snappic to capture smooth, high-quality animation without sacrificing speed or stability.
Understanding Resolution and Aspect Ratio
Still Photos: Captured at full camera resolution with a wide field of view.
Bursts / GIFs: Captured at a reduced resolution to achieve higher frame rates.
The reduced resolution slightly changes the image dimensions, resulting in a tighter (zoomed-in) look.
This ensures each frame is captured efficiently while maintaining synchronization between shots.
Tips to Minimize the Zoom Effect
While the zoom cannot be entirely removed, you can reduce its visual impact:
Design templates with extra background space around subjects.
Adjust camera positioning slightly further back to compensate for the zoom in burst mode.
Test both still and burst captures before your event to balance composition.
Conclusion
Your GIFs and Bursts look more zoomed-in than stills because Snappic changes the camera’s resolution and aspect ratio to enable faster frame capture. This adjustment ensures smooth, high-quality animations, even if it slightly narrows the field of view.
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