Why Some Parts of Old Videos Look Blurry — What’s Actually Causing It

When you digitize a tape and notice that only part of a clip is unfocused, it’s natural to wonder if something went wrong during the transfer. The truth is far simpler: brief moments of blur almost always come from the original camcorder, not the digitizing process, equipment, or the age of the tape. In this article, we break down why this happens, what it means for your footage, and how modern restoration tools can improve clarity while preserving the integrity of your original media.