International Association
Leading Camera & Photo Imaging Industries

CIPA
Camera & Imaging Products Association
2024-2025

About Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA)
Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) is an international industry association consisting of members engaged in thedevelopment, production or sale of imaging related devices including digital cameras. The association's mission is to contributeto the business success of its members through various activities in securing fair business environments and by hosting events
such as the world premier shows of camera and imaging devices, in addition to formulating worldwide industry standards toenhance the convenience of consumers.

Establishment• April 1954: Japan Camera Industry Association (JCIA) was established.
• June 2002: Dissolution of the association.
• July 2002: Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) was established as a limited liability intermediary corporation. The association
was reorganized from an industry group focused on conventional film photography to an international association leading the digital age.
• January 2009: Corporate status of the association was changed to a general incorporated association in response to the amendment ofthe corporate law.

Business descriptions
The association, as an international organization, is engaged in ensuring fair market competition, securing product compatibility,
sharing specification standards in addition to dealing with other challenges in the industry overall for association members
engaging in the development, production or sale of cameras and lenses as well as related products, components, software, andsystems. The association also engages in the following activities for imaging related devices with the goal of contributing to thebusiness growth of members by performing surveys, research, and informational exchange for even greater growth.
1. To formulate and promote technical standards for compatibility / interconnection
2. To conduct research and provide information concerning intellectual property rights
3. To conduct statistical surveys and provide information concerning technical trends and the market
4. To conduct research and provide information concerning the environment and safety
5. To conduct research and provide information concerning trade issues
6. To hold exhibitions and provide information with consumers
7. To conduct academic and cultural research as well as to hold lectures
8. To conduct other necessary activities to achieve the association's goals in addition to the activities outlined above
2Interchangeablelenses
Digital cameras

Film cameras

Printers

Lens units
Camera modules

PC hardware
PC software

Image sensors
Image signal processors

Electronic parts
Measurement devices

Representative Directors/Directors/Auditors

Image input/
output devices
Image storage media

List of Members
Regular Members
FUJIFILM Corporation

Panasonic Entertainment &Communication Co., Ltd.

HOYA CORPORATIONRICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.

Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

Nidec Precision Corporation

SIGMA CORPORATIONNIKON CORPORATION

Sony Corporation

OM Digital Solutions Corporation

Tamron Co., Ltd.

Canon Inc.

A total of 13 companiesPresident

Vice President

Hiroyuki Ikegami

Masato Yamamoto

NIKON CORPORATION
Executive Vice President
General Manager of Imaging business Unit

FUJIFILM Corporation
Director, Executive Vice President
General Manager
Imaging Solutions Div.

Directors (Without Representative Directors)
Canon Inc.

SIGMA CORPORATION

Kenko Tokina Co., LTD.

Sony Corporation

OM Digital Solutions Corporation

Tamron Co., Ltd.

Supporting Members
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Analog Devices KKApple, Inc.
Brother Industries, Ltd.
Carl Zeiss Co., Ltd.
COSINA Co., Ltd.
Honor Technologies Japan G.K.
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES JAPAN K.K.

KYORITSU ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
LK SAMYANG.,LTD.
MicrosoftMorpho, Inc.
Nextorage Corporation
Shibakawa Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
TSUBOSAKA ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.
A total of 16 companies

Panasonic Entertainment &Communication Co., Ltd.

Special Members
Auditors
Nidec Precision Corporation

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

Japan Camera Industry Institute (JCII)
Photoindustrie-Verband e.V. (PIV)
Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T)
The Society of Photography and Imaging of Japan (SPIJ)

A total of 4 organizations

As of June 1, 2024

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Standards and Internationalization
CIPA Standards CIPA Guidelines

Standards Formulated by CIPA

As an international organization, the association continues to formulate
CIPA Standards and CIPA Guidelines to be adopted as the global
industry standards for the purpose of enabling camera users over theworld to select the optimal camera based on common specification
standards and for increased user convenience by ensuring widecompatibility and interoperability. These types of standards apply toalmost all cameras and related devices and offer an environment whereusers worldwide can enjoy images without concern. For example, Exif
is a standard file format for digital images. This file format allows image
files taken with cameras to be used anywhere without compatibility
problems. The association members can participate and contribute toformulating CIPA Standards and CIPA Guidelines by participating in
new proposals, revision proposals, as well as the review of theseproposals.

List of CIPA Standards

List of CIPA Guidelines

Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices (PictBridge)
Standard Procedure for Measuring Digital Still Camera Battery Consumption
Resolution Measurement Methods for Digital Cameras

Individual Guidelines for noting digital camera specifications on
Number of pixels, Image file and Focal length of the lensSpecification Guideline for Digital Cameras
The Guideline for the Graphical Symbols of Digital Cameras

Sensitivity of digital cameras
Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras : Exif Version 3.0

Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance ofDigital Cameras (Electronic/Hybrid Systems)

Measurement and Description Method for Image Stabilization
Performance of Digital Cameras (Optical System)

Exif Image Diagram

Examples of Digital Camera Symbols

Digital Cameras

Computers
Telephoto

Wide Angle

Continuous(Shooting)Multiple Exposure

Close-up/Macro

No Flash/Flash Off

Self-timer

Exposure
Compensation

Image
Stabilization

Battery Check

Playback Mode

Erase Mode/Delete Mode

Exif FileformatVideo Cameras

Printers

Televisions

Smartphones/tablets

International Standardization of CIPA Standards
For the purpose of expanding the utilization of CIPA Standards/CIPAGuidelines as industry standards, the association is striving towardmaking the standards/guidelines a part of the international
standardization of the International Organization for Standardization(ISO). One typical example is ISO18383 : Photography -- Digital Cameras
ISO/TC42 (Photography)/WG18 (Electronic still picture imaging)
ISO/TC42/WG4 (Mechanical elements of photographic equipment)

4CIPA Standards, to the world-- Specification guideline, standard based on a CIPA Guidelines. Also,
considerations are progressing for smartphones with built-in camerafeatures so they can be evaluated by ISO standards, similar to cameras.
Members of the association can participate in international committees
related to the following international standards.

Communicating Information and Creating Demands
CIPA Statistics

Publishing Industry Trends

The association is publishing the worldwide production/shipping
statistics on digital cameras, interchangeable lenses, and otherproducts on its website every month. It also publishes the annual
shipping forecast of digital cameras and interchangeable lenses at thebeginning of the year.
The statistics data published by the association are valuable for theanalysis of consumer/economic trends, and are utilized by relatedindustries, public agencies and news media.

Total Shipment, 2023 (Value)

Total Shipment, 2023

Digital Camera
Compact
77.3 bil yen (6.5％)
Interchangeable
Lenses467.2 bil yen (39.6％)

CIPA also conducted the "Photo Imaging Market Integration Survey" inorder to use user feedback as a guideline. The results of the survey
have deepened our confidence in the continuation and expansion ofdemand, and we have received many entries to the "CIPA Flower
Photo Contest 'Eternal Flame 2023'" as an educational activity toexpand photo market demand. We will hold "Eternal Flame 2024"
again this year.

(Value : Digital Cameras and Interchangeable Lenses)
OtherRegions
4.2％

Japan
9.3％
Americas
24.8％

Value of
Total Shipment

China
23.8％

1,181 bil yen(%) Comparison Ratio

Digital Camera
SLR
637.0 bil yen (53.9％)

CP+［CP Plus］

Europe 23.0％

Asia(excludingJapan and China)
14.9％

Informing to the World, New Products/Technology

CP + (Camera & Photo Imaging Show) is a world premier show forcameras, photography and images held by the association every year.
Many new products are announced to the world at this event.
The Japan Camera Show started in 1960 and evolved upward into CP+.
CP+ was launched in 2010 in Yokohama, the area where commercial
photography began, with the goal of strengthening dissemination of
information from Japan to the world.
Since 2023, we have been hosting the event in a hybrid format,
combining in-person events at PacificoYokohama with online events. At

the in-person event, in addition to showcasing new products fromvarious exhibitors, we offer a variety of attractions appealing toprofessionals, business users, enthusiasts, and beginners alike. These
include photography and video projects, photo exhibitions, stageperformances, workshops, and family-friendly activities. The event
serves as a platform for disseminating information to customers,
stimulating demand, and creating new connections related tophotography and video.

5Streamlining Business Environments
Trade and Tariffs

Coping with Trade Barriers

Regarding regulated products, as well as sharing the regulatory
information pertaining to trade and tariffs of each country, we monitorthe state of operation of regulations and, in instances where it isrecognized that international rules are not being followed, we takeactions such as cooperating with government organs at home andabroad and coordinating with the relevant industry organizations in aneffort to resolve problems.

Product Environmental Legislation

In addition, we proactively offer opinions requesting the Governments
to eliminate the tariffs of products concerned with careful observationon the trends of FTA (Free Trade Agreement) and EPA (EconomicPartnership Agreement) being negotiated between relevant
Governments.

Supporting Environmental Preservation Activities

Amidst the increasing recognition of environmental issues in theworld, the rapid adherence to the various environmental legislation isdemanded on a global level. The association not only surveys andcollects information concerning legislation in each country and region
but also supports activities of member companies to enhance theirefforts toward the environmental legislation.

ExamplesEnergy Efficiency Legislation for External Power Supplies and Battery
Chargers, such as the EU Ecodesign directive (ErP) and the applicablelegislation in North America
The restriction on the use for the certain chemical substances in Products,
such as Convention on POPs, EU REACH, RoHS in each country and region
Recycle Legislation for the E-Waste and Packaging Materials Recycling
Legislation (e.g. EU SCIP (Substances of Concern In articles as such or incomplex objects (Products) ), WEEE in each country and region)

Product Safety Regulations

Active Work Toward Safety Measures

As well as collecting information on international safety regulations andsafety regulations formulated individually by various countries andregions, we engage in coordination and exchange of opinions withother industry organizations and share information thus obtained tosupport compliance with product safety regulations of each membercompany. The association also undertakes activities such as submitting
public comments to government agencies concerning various safety
laws and regulations.

6ExamplesIndia Electronics and IT Goods (Compulsory Registration Scheme)
for Digital Cameras, Secondary Batteries, External Power Supplies
and Battery Chargers
Lithium Ion Battery safety regulations
Air Transportation Regulations for Lithium Batteries, such as ICAO
and IATA

Organization

General Meeting
Board of Directors

Auditors
SecretariatCamera & Photo Imaging
Show Operation CommitteeBusiness OperationCommittee

Project Council
Research & Statistics
Working Group

Standardization Committee
ISO/TC42 Domestic Council,
Digital Imaging Working Group

Standard Development
Working Group

Trade Affairs
Working Group

Technical Working Group

Environment
Working GroupIntellectual Properties
Working Group

General Meeting/Board of Directors/Auditors
The meeting appoints directors and auditors, makes decisions
concerning business plans, budgets, reports, etc.
Board of Directors: The board makes decisions that affects the entire association,such as appointing representative directors, issuing technicalstandards, and submitting proposals to the General Meeting.
Auditors:
The auditor sudits accounting documents such as balancesheets.
General Meeting:Business Operation Committee
The committee handles issues that encompass the entire industry. The committee
is in direct control of public relation activities in addition to the establishment of thesubordinate Research & Statistics Working Group, Trade Affairs Working Group,and Environment Working Group. The Research & Statistics Working Grouparranges monthly statistic surveys and shipping outlooks for items such as digital
cameras, and publishes industrial statistics periodically. The statistics published bythe association are widely used for the analysis of economic trends.
The Trade Affairs Working Group gains an understanding of regulations on thetrade and tariffs of each country and, when problems arise, coordinates withgovernment organs and industry organizations at home and abroad to work toward
resolution.
The Environment Working Group shares information regarding productenvironmental legislation, product safety regulations and other applicablelegislation in various countries and regions, and responds actively cooperating withrelated industries. It also publishes "Environmental Initiatives" and "Q&A" on the"Environment" section of the association's website.

Standardization Committee
Implementation of planning of industry-related technical standards. We areespecially involved in the formation, revision, abolition and promotion of CIPA
standards and the proactive proposal of the changes in international standards
such as ISO. For example, the Exif/DCF standards technically deliderated at thecommittee have become widespread image data file standard in many otherindustries as well, and been contributing to data compatibility. The committee
focuses on the following activities in conjunction with its subordinate working
groups: Standard Development Working Group, Technical Working Group andIntellectual Properties Woking Group.
- Formulating the standards of camera and imaging related products and software- Promoting the formulated standards and securing compatibility- Cooperating with domestic and overseas industries and standardization
organizations- Working on the intellectual property issues on the standardization

Project Council
The council responds to urgent issues that do not fit into the framework of theBusiness Operation Committee or the Standardization Committee.

Secretariat
The Secretariat supports each of the activities of the General Meeting, Board ofDirectors, committees, and working groups and it is governed by secretary general.

Camera & Photo Imaging Show Operation Committee
The committee plans and operates CP + , the world leading event for delivering
information on cameras and photo imaging.

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Phone: +81-3-5442-4800 Fax: +81-3-5442-4801
URL: https://www.cipa.jp/e/saku

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