diff --git a/src/openseadragon.js b/src/openseadragon.js
index 35336f83..85c88464 100644
--- a/src/openseadragon.js
+++ b/src/openseadragon.js
@@ -488,7 +488,7 @@ window.OpenSeadragon = window.OpenSeadragon || function( options ){
             zoomPerScroll:          1.2,
             zoomPerSecond:          2.0,
             animationTime:          1.5,
-            blendTime:              0.5,
+            blendTime:              1.5,
             alwaysBlend:            false,
             autoHideControls:       true,
             immediateRender:        false,