A buffer memory is a temporary “holding area” for image data waiting to be processed in a camera. Buffers enable a camera to continue capturing new image files without having to shut down while previo [..]

When images are captured with a digital camera, writing them to the memory card requires a certain amount of time. To free up the camera while data is being written, data is first sent to the camera's buffer memory, which allows the camera to quickly take the next picture.

A special RAM storage area in a digital camera's memory system where image data is held while it awaits processing and transfer to the camera's memory card. A large buffer memory is required [..]

An area where image data is waiting to be processed by the camera. A camera may continue to capture new images, rather than shut down, while the image files wait in the buffer.

A register or group of registers used for temporary storage of data. Most often used in communication to compensate for different transmission rates and reception of data.