diff --git a/pylot/core/util/widgets.py b/pylot/core/util/widgets.py
index 53ee5cac..95ca9613 100644
--- a/pylot/core/util/widgets.py
+++ b/pylot/core/util/widgets.py
@@ -320,6 +320,8 @@ class PickDlg(QDialog):
         phase = self.selectPhase.currentText()
         self.updateCurrentLimits()
         if phase:
+            if self.zoomAction.isChecked():
+                self.zoomAction.toggle()
             self.disconnectReleaseEvent()
             self.disconnectScrollEvent()
             self.disconnectMotionEvent()