diff --git a/assets/js/main.js b/assets/js/main.js
index ff648ab..caf3211 100644
--- a/assets/js/main.js
+++ b/assets/js/main.js
@@ -181,12 +181,21 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {
     }
 
     // --- CAMERA & DEVICE MANAGEMENT ---
+    function resetCameraUI() {
+        cameraPermissionGranted = false;
+        sceneCameraDeviceInput.innerHTML = ''; // Clear dropdown
+        cameraErrorMessage.textContent = ''; // Clear any old errors
+        cameraDeviceSelection.style.display = 'none'; // Hide device selector
+        cameraPermissionPrompt.style.display = 'block'; // Show permission button
+    }
+
     function showCameraUI() {
         cameraErrorMessage.textContent = '';
         if (cameraPermissionGranted) {
             cameraPermissionPrompt.style.display = 'none';
             cameraDeviceSelection.style.display = 'block';
         } else {
+            // This is the initial state, handled by resetCameraUI
             cameraPermissionPrompt.style.display = 'block';
             cameraDeviceSelection.style.display = 'none';
         }
@@ -289,6 +298,7 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {
     });
 
     function showModal() { 
+        resetCameraUI(); // Reset camera state every time modal is opened
         modal.style.display = 'flex';
         sceneNameInput.focus();
         sceneTypeSelect.dispatchEvent(new Event('change'));