diff --git a/c_mpos/src/webcam.c b/c_mpos/src/webcam.c
index 49351b67..749d39a5 100644
--- a/c_mpos/src/webcam.c
+++ b/c_mpos/src/webcam.c
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 
 #define WIDTH 640
 #define HEIGHT 480
-#define NUM_BUFFERS 1
+#define NUM_BUFFERS 1 # more buffers doesnt seem to help so one is enough
 #define OUTPUT_WIDTH 240
 #define OUTPUT_HEIGHT 240