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CIPA DCG-002-Translation-2023 Specification Guideline for Digital Cameras
CIPA DCG-002-Translation-2023 Specification Guideline for Digital Cameras
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CIPA DCG-002-Translation-2023 Specification Guideline for Digital Cameras
| Guideline Title | CIPA DCG-002-Translation-2023 | |
| Specification Guideline for Digital Cameras | ||
| Publication | 2023-07-20 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, DSC Specification Sub-Working Group | |
| Note | A statement has not been obtained from Sub-Working Group Participant Members to the effect that Essential Intellectual Property Rights are licensed under reasonable (or free) and nondiscriminatory terms. This is because it is believed that no Intellectual Property Rights will be infringed by the use ofCIPA Guidelines upon the addition/modification of Mandatory Provisions pursuant to the revision of CIPA Guidelines on this occasion. However, neither CIPA nor any of its members shall warrant that Essential Intellectual Property Rights are not included in these CIPA Guidelines and shall take any responsibility even if the CIPA Guidelines do include Essential Intellectual Property Rights. [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-002-2016. |
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CIPA DCG-008-Translation-2022 Guideline for Presentation Method of Shutter Speed on Digital Cameras.
| Guideline Title | CIPA DCG-008-Translation-2022 | |
| Guideline for Presentation Method of Shutter Speed on Digital Cameras | ||
| Publication | 2022-09-29 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, Shutter speed Sub-Working Group | |
| History | 2022-09 Published | |
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A statement has not been obtained from Sub-Working Group Participant Members to the effect that Essential Intellectual Property Rights are licensed under reasonable (or free) and nondiscriminatory terms. This is because it is believed that no Intellectual Property Rights will be infringed by the use of CIPA Guidelines upon the establishment of Mandatory Provisions pursuant to the enactment of CIPA Guidelines on this occasion. However, neither CIPA nor any of its members shall warrant that Essential Intellectual Property Rights are not included in these CIPA Guidelines, and shall take any responsibility even if the CIPA Guidelines do include Essential Intellectual Property Rights. [Application Policy] (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) The aim is to fully implement the notation according to this guideline from new products released after 6 months from the establishment of this guideline. |
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CIPA DCG-001-Translation-2018 Individual Guidelines for noting digital camera specifications on Number of pixels, Image file and Focal length of the lens
| Guideline Title | DCG-001-Translation-2018 | |
| Individual Guidelines for noting digital camera specifications on Number of pixels, Image file and Focal length of the lens |
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| Publication | 2018-01-23 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, DCG-001 and Documentation Rule Sub-Working Group | |
| Note | [Application Policy] 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 DCG-001-Translation-2014. The previous version is here. |
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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 | |
| History | 2015-02 Published: CIPA DCG-007-Translation-2015 2021-04 Confirmed |
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| 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-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 | |
| History | 2012-02 Published: CIPA DCG-006-Translation-2012 2019-06 Confirmed |
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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 | |
| History |
2008-05 Published: CIPA DCG-003-Translation-2008 2009-10 Revised: CIPA DCG-003-Translation-2009 2020-09 Confirmed |
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| 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-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 | |
| History |
2009-09 Published: CIPA DCG-005-Translation-2009 2020-09 Confirmed |
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| 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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