D7100 Buffer Stuck on "4"
Mar 11, 2017 12:50:10 #
I always shoot in manual mode but no matter what mode the camera is in, no matter whether raw is set to 14 bit or 12 bit lossless; jpeg set to fine or basic, size priority or optimal quality; image size set to large or small, etc. No matter what I do the memory buffer refuses to budge from four. I've switched SD cards - nothing changes. I have read the manual until my brain is stuck on 4. Short of sending the camera off to Nikon, tossing it in the creek, or returning to default settings (which for obvious reasons I'm reluctant to do) is there a Hog out there who has a solution? Many thanks and much appreciation in advance.
Mar 11, 2017 12:54:11 #
Mar 11, 2017 12:54:46 #
perhaps that is because it has to read the whole sensor no matter which file size you choose to end up with.
Mar 11, 2017 13:16:14 #
You have switched SD cards - did that include size and write speed also?
Here is an article on Nikon Buffer Capacity - https://photographylife.com/nikon-dslr-buffer-capacity-comparison/
Here is an article on Nikon Buffer Capacity - https://photographylife.com/nikon-dslr-buffer-capacity-comparison/
Mar 11, 2017 13:46:07 #
And when you shoot do you only get 4 shots? Perhaps it's a worst case scenario?
Mar 11, 2017 13:48:11 #
Raz Theo wrote:
I always shoot in manual mode but no matter what m... (show quote)
Which camera model?
Mar 11, 2017 14:12:37 #
Mar 11, 2017 14:15:23 #
via the lens wrote:
Which camera model?
Read the subject line. It's a D7100.
Mar 11, 2017 17:13:01 #
OddJobber wrote:
Read the subject line. It's a D7100.
Sorry, don't be a grouch. Just trying to help out.
Mar 11, 2017 17:20:10 #
Raz Theo wrote:
I always shoot in manual mode but no matter what m... (show quote)
Have you switched type of SD card? This camera has a very limited buffer to begin with, only holding 6-9 images in RAW. I use high end SQD cards when shooting with my D500 and it really makes a big difference. If your SD cards are the older, slower type it would slow the buffer way down. Just a thought and something to check. Could be that the buffer is stuck and it does need service. Nikon has normally turned my items around in a 2-week period.
Mar 11, 2017 18:02:51 #
No mention of what card your using. If this is an older card from a smaller pixel camera than you may need to upgrade your card for to read more pixels faster.. Now if the card is keeping up with your camera and It will only allow 4 shots for the buffer if I understand, this may be a Function of the camera, what's the manual say?? I would simply reset camera.. This actually helps you get more familiar with the cameras menu and set-up
Mar 11, 2017 20:48:51 #
Thanks for all the help. It turns out the after I made the original post I found out how crappy the D7100's buffer is. At best, shooting in raw or fine jpeg, the buffer is designed to store only 6 - 7 shots. So I'm paying for my stupidity. However, the advice martinfisherphoto offered about updating an old SD card makes sense. Maybe I can buy just one more shot. To that same gentlemen let me say that the Nikon manual actually offers little info on the memory buffer.
Thanks again to everyone.
Thanks again to everyone.
Mar 12, 2017 08:25:53 #
Nikon support has been very fast and thorough in their answers to my questions. I would try them, too!
Mar 12, 2017 09:15:29 #
spaceylb
Loc: Long Beach, N.Y.
Raz Theo wrote:
I always shoot in manual mode but no matter what m... (show quote)
Turn off noise reduction.
Turn off highlight priority ( Active D )
Mar 12, 2017 09:53:59 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
The D7100 is a very good camera. However, the one advantage the D7200 has over the D7100 is the buffer. Get a quality SD card with a fast read/write speed and see what happens.
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