CIPA Standards
These have been discussed in CIPA since July 2002. Bulletins on the discussion are issued and the completed final draft is also posted.
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JCIA Standards
These were established by the JCIA (Japan Camera Industry Association), the predecessor of CIPA, before June 2002. CIPA inherits, maintains and promotes the JCIA Standards.
Exif & DCF
This was established by the JCIA (Japan Camera Industry Association), the central organization for deliberations and the predecessor of CIPA. JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) manages the standards, while CIPA discusses technology and promotes the standards.
*CIPA and JEITA have jointly established and managed these standards since 2009.
CIPA Standards
Below is a list of new or revised standards established by CIPA.
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THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NONINFRINGEMENT.
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Digital Cameras
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CIPA DC-008-Translation-2016 Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras : Exif Version 2.31
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-008-Translation-2016 | |
| Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras: Exif Version 2.31 | ||
| Publication | 2016-07-14 | |
| Deliberated by | Standard Development Working Group, Exif/DCF Working Group | |
| Note | Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) and Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) jointly worked out this draft. This Standard is the revised edition of CIPA DC-008-2012. The previous version is here. |
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CIPA DC-011-Translation-2015 Measurement and Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras (Optical Systems)
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-011-Translation-2015 | |
| Measurement and Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras (Optical Systems) | ||
| Publication | 2015-02-06 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, Anti-blur Sub-Working Group | |
| Note | [Application Policy] (1) For new products released onto the market after the publication date of this standard, it is practicable that the relevant articles of this standard be presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. (2) For all new products released onto the market after August 1, 2015, the aim is to have the relevant articles of this standard presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. This Standard is the revised edition of CIPA DC-011-2012. |
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CIPA DC-010-2012 Exif 2.3 metadata for XMP
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-010-2012 | |
| Exif 2.3 metadata for XMP | ||
| Publication | 2012-01-30 | |
| Deliberated by | Standard Development Working Group, Exif Metadata Sub- Working Group |
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CIPA DC-009-2010 Design rule for Camera File system : DCF Version 2.0 (Edition 2010)
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-009-2010 | |
| Design rule for Camera File system : DCF Version 2.0 (Edition 2010) | ||
| Publication | 2010-04-26 | |
| Deliberated by | Standard Development Working Group, Exif/DCF Working Group |
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| Note | Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) and Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) jointly established this standard. This Standard is the revised edition of CIPA DC-009-2009. The previous version is here. |
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CIPA DC-007-2009 Multi-Picture Format
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-007-2009 | White paper |
| Multi-Picture Format | ||
| Publication | 2009-02-04 | |
| Deliberated by | Standard Development Working Group, Multi-Picture Format Sub-Working Group | |
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CIPA DC-006-2008 Stereo Still Image Format for Digital Cameras
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-006-2008 | White paper |
| Stereo Still Image Format for Digital Cameras | ||
| Publication | 2008-08-08 | |
| Deliberated by | Standard Development Working Group, Stereo Image Format Sub-Working Group | |
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CIPA DC-005-2005 “Picture Transfer Protocol” over TCP/IP networks (PTP-IP)
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-005-2005 | White paper |
| “Picture Transfer Protocol” over TCP/IP networks (PTP-IP) | ||
| Publication | 2005-11-08 | |
| Deliberated by | Standard Development Working Group, PTPIP Sub-Working Group | |
| Note | This was proposed to be a CIPA standard on 2005-04-06 by the following FotoNation Inc. | |
CIPA DC-004-Translation-2004 Sensitivity of digital cameras
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-004-Translation-2004 | White paper |
| Sensitivity of digital cameras | ||
| Publication | 2004-7-27 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, Sensitivity Sub-Working Group | |
| Note | [Application Policy] This standard has been established to help to avoid consumer confusion by standardizing the method of presenting the sensitivity of each type of digital camera in future catalogs, operation manuals, etc. CIPA will recommend its own members as well as worldwide manufacturers and sellers of digital cameras to employ this standard. This standard is not enforceable but observation of the following rules when presenting the camera sensitivity in catalogs is advised. (1) For new products released onto the market after the publication date of this standard, it is practicable that the relevant articles of this standard be presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. (2) For all new products released onto the market after March 1, 2007, the aim is to have the relevant articles of this standard presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. Provided, however, that this standard does not apply any restrictions to the products currently being manufactured or sold in the market. |
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CIPA DC-003-Translation-2003 Resolution Measurement Methods for Digital Cameras
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-003-Translation-2003 | White paper |
| CIPA DC-003-Translation-C-2003 | Chinese | |
| Resolution Measurement Methods for Digital Cameras | ||
| Publication | 2003-12-17 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, Resolution Sub-Working Group | |
| Note | [Application Policy] This standard has been established to help to avoid consumer confusion by standardizing the method of presenting the resolution of each type of digital camera in future catalogs, operation manuals, etc. CIPA will recommend its own members as well as worldwide manufacturers and sellers of digital cameras to employ this standard. This standard is not enforceable but observation of the following rules when presenting the camera resolution in catalogs is advised. (1) For new products released onto the market after the publication date of this standard, it is practicable that the relevant articles of this standard be presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. (2) For all new products released onto the market six months after the publication date of this standard, the aim is to have the relevant articles of this standard presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. Provided, however, that this standard does not apply any restrictions to the products currently being manufactured or sold in the market. [Miscellaneous] The software for Measurement of Resolution : Click here to download |
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CIPA DC-002-Translation-C-2003 Standard Procedure for Measuring Digital Still Camera Battery Consumption
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-002-Translation-2003 | White paper |
| CIPA DC-002-Translation-C-2003 | Chinese | |
| Standard Procedure for Measuring Digital Still Camera Battery Consumption | ||
| Publication | 2003-12-17 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, Battery-Life Sub-Working Group | |
| Note | [Application Policy] This standard has been established to help to avoid consumer confusion by standardizing the method of presenting the battery consumption of each type of digital camera, which is now being inconsistently described in catalogs, operation manuals, etc. CIPA will recommend its own members as well as worldwide manufacturers and sellers of digital cameras to employ this standard. This standard is not enforceable but observation of the following rules is advised. (1) For new products released onto the market after the publication date of this standard, it is practicable that the relevant articles of this standard be presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. (2) For all new products released onto the market six months after the publication date of this standard, the aim is to have the relevant articles of this standard presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. Provided, however, that this standard does not apply any restrictions to the products currently being manufactured or sold in the market. |
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CIPA DC-001-2003 Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-001-2003 | White paper |
| Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices | ||
| Publication | 2003-02-03 | |
| Deliberated by | Standard Development Working Group, DPS Sub-Working Group | |
| Note | This was proposed to be a CIPA standard on 2002-12-04 by the following six companies; Canon, Fuji, HP, Olympus, Seiko Epson and Sony. | |
CIPA Guidelines
CIPA DCG-002-Translation-2016 Specification Guideline for Digital Cameras (Revised version)
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CIPA, CIPA'S MEMBERS, THEIR SUBSIDIARIES OR THEIR AFFILIATES DISCLAIMS AND SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION OF DEFENSE, CONTRIBUTION OR INDEMNIFICATION WITH RESPECT TO ANY ACTUAL OR ALLEGED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT ARISING OUT OF THESE DOCUMENTS OR THE USE THREROF.
CIPA Guidelines
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CIPA DCG-002-Translation-2016 Specification Guideline for Digital Cameras (Revised version)
| Guideline Title | CIPA DCG-002-Translation-2016 | |
| Specification Guideline for Digital Cameras (Revised version) | ||
| Publication | 2016-02-19 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, DSC Specification Sub-Working Group | |
| Note | [Application Policy] This guideline has been established to help to avoid consumer confusion by unifying the notation method of the items of the digital camera currently used inharmonious in future catalogs, operation manuals, etc. CIPA will recommend its own members as well as worldwide manufacturers and sellers of digital cameras to employ this guideline. This guideline is not enforceable but observation of the following rules when presenting the camera specifications in catalogs is advised. (1) For new products released onto the market after the publication date of this guideline, it is practicable that the relevant articles of this guideline be presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. (2) For all new products released onto the market six months after the publication date of this guideline, the aim is to have the relevant articles of this guideline presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. Provided, however, that this guideline does not apply any restrictions to the products currently being manufactured or sold in the market. [Others] This Guideline is the revised edition of CIPA DCG-002-2012. The 2007 version is here. English / Chinese | |
CIPA DCG-007-Translation-2015 Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras (Electronic/Hybrid Systems)
| Guideline Title | CIPA DCG-007-Translation-2015 | |
| Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras (Electronic/Hybrid Systems) |
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| Publication | 2015-02-06 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, Anti-blur Sub-Working Group | |
| Note | [Application Policy] (1) For new products released onto the market after the publication date of this standard, it is practicable that the relevant articles of this guideline be presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. (2) For all new products released onto the market after August 1, 2015, the aim is to have the relevant articles of this guideline presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. |
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CIPA-DCG-001-2014 "JCIA GLA03 Guideline for Noting Digital Camera Specifications in Catalogs" Revised Version
| Guideline Title | CIPA-DCG-001-Translation-2014 | |
| "JCIA GLA03 Guideline for Noting Digital Camera Specifications in Catalogs" Revised Version | ||
| Publication | 2014-02-26 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, Sensitivity and Documentation Rule Sub-Working Group | |
| Note | [Application Policy] This guideline has been established to help to avoid consumer confusion by unifying the notation method of the items of the digital camera currently used inharmonious in future catalogs, operation manuals, etc. CIPA will recommend its own members as well as worldwide manufacturers and sellers of digital cameras to employ this guideline. This guideline is not enforceable but observation of the following rules when presenting the camera specifications in catalogs is advised. (1) For new products released onto the market after the publication date of this guideline, it is practicable that the relevant articles of this guideline be presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. (2) For all new products released onto the market six months after the publication date of this guideline, the aim is to have the relevant articles of this guideline presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. Provided, however, that this guideline does not apply any restrictions to the products currently being manufactured or sold in the market. [Others] This Guideline is the revised edition of CIPA-DCG-001-2005. The previous version is here |
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CIPA DCG-006-Translation-2012 Implementation Guidelines for DPS over IP
| Guideline Title | CIPA DCG-006-Translation-2012 | White paper |
| Implementation Guidelines for DPS over IP | ||
| Publication | 2012-02-09 | |
| Deliberated by | Standard Development Working Group, DPS Sub-Working Group | |
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CIPA DCG-003-Translation-2009 The Guideline for the Graphical Symbols of Digital Cameras
| Guideline Title | CIPA DCG-003-Translation-2009 | |
| CIPA DCG-003-Translation-C-2009 | Chinese | |
| The Guideline for the Graphical Symbols of Digital Cameras | ||
| Publication | 2009-10-30 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, Graphical Symbol Sub-Working Group | |
| Note | [Application Policy] This guideline has been established to help to avoid consumer confusion by unifying the notation method of the items of the digital camera currently used inharmonious in future catalogs, operation manuals, etc. CIPA will recommend its own members as well as worldwide manufacturers and sellers of digital cameras to employ this guideline. This guideline is not enforceable but observation of the following rules when presenting the camera specifications in catalogs is advised. (1) For new products released onto the market after the publication date of this guideline, it is practicable that the relevant articles of this guideline be presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. (2) For all new products released onto the market six months after the publication date of this guideline, the aim is to have the relevant articles of this guideline presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. Provided, however, that this guideline does not apply any restrictions to the products currently being manufactured or sold in the market. [Others] This Guideline is the revised edition of CIPA DCG-003-2008. The previous version is here. English / Chinese |
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CIPA DCG-005-Translation-2009 Measurement and Description Method for Weight and Dimensions of Digital Cameras
| Guideline Title | CIPA DCG-005-Translation-2009 | |
| CIPA DCG-005-Translation-C-2009 | Chinese | |
| Measurement and Description Method for Weight and Dimensions of Digital Cameras | ||
| Publication | 2009-09-14 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, Weight & Dimensions Sub-Working Group | |
| Note | [Application Policy] This guideline has been established to help to avoid consumer confusion by unifying the notation method of the items of the digital camera currently used inharmonious in future catalogs, operation manuals, etc. CIPA will recommend its own members as well as worldwide manufacturers and sellers of digital cameras to employ this guideline. This guideline is not enforceable but observation of the following rules when presenting the camera specifications in catalogs is advised. (1) For new products released onto the market after the publication date of this guideline, it is practicable that the relevant articles of this guideline be presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. (2) For all new products released onto the market six months after the publication date of this guideline, the aim is to have the relevant articles of this guideline presented in catalogs and operation manuals, etc. Provided, however, that this guideline does not apply any restrictions to the products currently being manufactured or sold in the market. |
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CIPA DCG-004-Translation-2009 Guidelines for Handling Exif/DCF
| Guideline Title | CIPA DCG-004-Translation-2009 | |
| Guidelines for Handling Exif/DCF | ||
| Publication | 2009-1-26 | |
| Deliberated by | Standard Development Working Group, Exif/DCF Sub-Working Group | |
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There are three standards, Japan Camera Industrial Standards (JCIS), Digital Camera Graphical Symbol (DSCSG), and Digital Camera Specifications in Catalogs (JCIA GLA), which were enacted by the Japan Camera Industry Association (JCIA) and transferred to the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
JCIS
These standards have been established through standardization of the technology in the camera industry since about 40 years ago and were technically supported by the JCIA standards committees. At present, 12 standards* exist.( *Our standards are available in only Japanese .)
DSCSG
These are the guidelines that the former JCIA DSC Committee created. Only the following guideline exists.
DSCSC002: 1999 Digital Camera Graphical Symbol (established in July 1999)
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