How do i overcome the problem of webcam getting stiff when i capture an image in my C# app

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I incorporated web cam in my windows app (C#),sometimes it fails when i capture an image.I user Windows7,it works fine at first snap and fails the second time and may continue failing for a while. Can any body tell me how to overcome the problem. when it fails non of the form function will work leaving only the option to restart or stop debugging.

Posted 20-Jul-11 6:10am

paulolove

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Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 21-Jul-11 2:34am

Not enough information.
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Herman<T>.Instance 21-Jul-11 3:57am

with what object you capture the image (BinaryReader or something like that?)

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Christian Graus · Answer 1 · 2011-07-21T13:45:00

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Sounds like it's locking up. Make sure you're calling Dispose on any objects you create before they go out of scope. For more help, you need to post some code.

Posted 21-Jul-11 13:45pm

Christian Graus