The Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) serves as the organization in charge of consultative organizations related to the deliberations of the Digital Imaging Working Group, and promotes International Standardization Activities as the secretariat.

As a working group of the ISO/TC42 Domestic Council, the Digital Imaging Working Group consists of organizations (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, Japan Photo and Video Accessory Association, Camera and Imaging Products Association) in charge of deliberations related to WG18 (Electronic Still Imaging), expertise in color management, and the secretariat. At present, 19 members discuss technology, attend international standardization conventions and prepare proposals.

The topics of deliberations that the Digital Imaging Working Group is in charge of are:

ISO/TC42/WG18

(Digital Still Imaging)

Joint ISO/TC 42-IEC WG20

(Colour characterisation of digital still cameras)

Joint IEC/TC 100-ISO/TC 42-TC 130 PT (WG22)

(Colour measurement and management)

Joint TC 42-TC 130-CIE WG23

(Extended colour encodings for digital image storage, manipulation and interchange)

The topics correspond to the four WGs (Working Groups). An organization to be in charge of the deliberations as well as to participate in the deliberations is designated for each topic.
Experts are also designated to be in charge of deliberations for each topic as Japanese representatives.

Standardization Activities

• Standardization Committee
• International Standardization Activities
• WG2, WG4
• Digital Imaging Working Group
• Standards
• IP Policy

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