Buffer overflow

Lynscamera — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 14:56:01 GMT

What does buffer overflow mean on my camera when I try to video tape.? And can it be repaired and if so how expensive is it?

Re: Buffer overflow

Blencogo — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 18:00:36 GMT

Hi Lynscamera and welcome.

A buffer overflow can happen for many reasons. What usually causes this is when the camera's internal memory is exhausted because it can't transfer data to the hard drive or memory card fast enough.

Common causes are -

memory card is too slow for amount of data being transferred
overheating
high audio levels
high altitude
.... and lots more.

Please let us know:-

What camera model do you have?
What type and speed of memory card are you using?
Does it happen all ther time?
If not, what sort of recording are you doing when it happens?
What camera settings and resolution do you have set?

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Buffer overflow

Re: Buffer overflow