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CIPA announcement of Draft Standards(in accordance width the WTO/TBT Agreement)

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[Deliberation started] CIPA DC-X010-202X Exif metadata for XMP (Tentative name)

Standard Title CIPA DC-X010-202X  
Exif metadata for XMP (Tentative name)
Deliberation begun 2023-05-26
Period for commenting  
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Standard Development Working Group, Exif Metadata Sub-Working Group
Note Deliberations on revision of the CIPA standard "CIPA DC-010-2020" has started.

[Deliberation started] CIPA DC-X011-202X Measurement and Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras (Optical Systems) (Tentative name)

Standard Title CIPA DC-X011- Translation-202X  
Measurement and Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras (Optical Systems) (Tentative name)
Deliberation begun 2021-08-20
Period for commenting  
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Anti-blur Sub-Working Group
Note Deliberation on revision of the CIPA standard "CIPA DC-011-2015" has started.

CIPA DCG-X002-Translation-2023 Specification Guideline for Digital Cameras

Standard Title CIPA DCG-X002-Translation-2023  
Specification Guideline for Digital Cameras
Deliberation begun 2022-05-27
Period for commenting 2023-04-27_2023-06-26
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, DSC Specification Sub-Working Group
Note This draft is the revised edition of CIPA DCG-002-2016.

CIPA DC-X008-Translation-2023 Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras: Exif Version 3.0

Standard Title CIPA DC-X008-Translation-2023  
Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras: Exif Version 3.0
Deliberation begun 2021-09-14
Period for commenting 2023-03-27_2023-05-26
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Standard Development Working Group, Exif/DCF Working Group
Note This draft is the revised edition of CIPA DC-008-2019 (Exif2.32).
Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) and Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) jointly worked on this.

CIPA DCG-X008-Translation-2022 Guideline for Presentation Method of Shutter Speed on Digital Cameras.

Standard Title CIPA DCG-X008-Translation-2022  
Guideline for Presentation Method of Shutter Speed on Digital Cameras.
Deliberation begun 2021-08-20
Period for commenting 2022-07-15_2022-09-13
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Shutter speed Sub-Working Group
Note  

CIPA DC-X007-Translation-2021 Multi-Picture Format

Standard Title CIPA DC-X007-Translation-2021  
Multi-Picture Format
Deliberation begun 2021-06-18
Period for commenting 2021-10-04_2021-12-03
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Standard Development Working Group
Note This draft document is the revised edition of CIPA DC-007-Translation-2009.

CIPA DC-X006-Translation- 2021 Stereo Still Image Format for Digital Cameras.

Standard Title CIPA DC-X006-Translation- 2021  
Stereo Still Image Format for Digital Cameras.
Deliberation begun 2021-06-18
Period for commenting 2021-10-04_2021-12-03
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Standard Development Working Group
Note This draft document is the revised edition of CIPA DC-006-Translation-2008.

CIPA DC-X004-Translation-2020 Sensitivity of digital cameras.

Standard Title CIPA DC-X004-Translation-2020  
Sensitivity of digital cameras.
Deliberation begun 2019-09-11
Period for commenting 2020-06-22_2020-08-21
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Sensitivity Sub WG
Note This draft document is the revised edition of CIPA DC-004-Translation-2004.

CIPA DC-X003-Translation-2020 Resolution Measurement Methods for Digital Cameras.

Standard Title CIPA DC-X003-Translation-2020  
Resolution Measurement Methods for Digital Cameras.
Deliberation begun 2019-09-11
Period for commenting 2020-06-22_2020-08-21
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Resolution Sub-WG
Note This draft document is the revised edition of CIPA DC-003-Translation-2003.

CIPA AD-X001-Translation-2020 Cross recess for machine screws for precision instruments (#0)

Standard Title CIPA AD-X001-Translation-2020  
Cross recess for machine screws for precision instruments (#0)
Deliberation begun 2019-04-25
Period for commenting 2020-04-10_2020-06-08
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Camera Element Sub-Working Group
Note This CIPA standard draft has been prepared as a result of newly reviewing related items based on Japan Camera Industrial Standard JCIS 8-70.

CIPA AD-X002-Translation-2020 Screwdriver bit for cross recessed head screws for precision instruments (#0 screwdriver bit)

Standard Title CIPA AD-X002-Translation-2020  
Screwdriver bit for cross recessed head screws for precision instruments (#0 screwdriver bit)
Deliberation begun 2019-04-25
Period for commenting 2020-04-10_2020-06-08
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Camera Element Sub-Working Group
Note This CIPA standard draft has been prepared as a result of newly reviewing related items based on Japan Camera Industrial Standard JCIS 9-70.

CIPA AD-X003-Translation-2020 Cross recessed head machine screws for precision instruments (#0 machine screws)

Standard Title CIPA AD-X003-Translation-2020  
Cross recessed head machine screws for precision instruments (#0 machine screws)
Deliberation begun 2019-04-25
Period for commenting 2020-04-10_2020-06-08
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Camera Element Sub-Working Group
Note This CIPA standard draft has been prepared as a result of newly reviewing related items based on Japan Camera Industrial Standard JCIS 10-70.

CIPA ADR-X001-Translation-2020 Limit gauges for socket and plug for camera flash synchronization

Standard Title CIPA ADR-X001-Translation-2020  
Limit gauges for socket and plug for camera flash synchronization
Deliberation begun 2019-04-25
Period for commenting 2020-04-10_2020-06-08
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Camera Element Sub-Working Group
Note This technical report draft has been prepared as a result of newly reviewing related items based on Japan Camera Industrial Standard JCIS 2-63.

CIPA ADR-X002-Translation-2020 Limit gauges for screw threads of connections between cameras and tripods

Standard Title CIPA ADR-X002-Translation-2020  
Limit gauges for screw threads of connections between cameras and tripods
Deliberation begun 2019-04-25
Period for commenting 2020-04-10_2020-06-08
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Camera Element Sub-Working Group
Note This technical report draft has been prepared as a result of newly reviewing related items based on Japan Camera Industrial Standard JCIS 3-63.

CIPA ADR-X003-Translation-2020 Gauges for screw threads of shutter cable release tips and sockets for cameras

Standard Title CIPA ADR-X003-Translation-2020  
Gauges for screw threads of shutter cable release tips and sockets for cameras
Deliberation begun 2019-04-25
Period for commenting 2020-04-10_2020-06-08
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Camera Element Sub-Working Group
Note This technical report draft has been prepared as a result of newly reviewing related items based on Japan Camera Industrial Standard JCIS 4-63.

CIPA DC-X002-Translation-2020 Standard Procedure for Measuring Digital Still Camera Battery Consumption.

Standard Title CIPA DC-X002-Translation-2020  
Standard Procedure for Measuring Digital Still Camera Battery Consumption
Deliberation begun 2019-06-07
Period for commenting 2019-10-28_2019-12-26
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group
Note This draft document is the revised edition of CIPA DC-002-Translation-2003.

CIPA DC-X008-Translation-2019 Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras: Exif Version 2.32

Standard Title CIPA DC-X008-Translation-2019  
Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras: Exif Version 2.32
Deliberation begun 2018-01-12
Period for commenting 2019-03-18_2019-05-16
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Standard Development Working Group, Exif/DCF Working Group
Note This draft document is the revised edition of CIPA DC-008-2016.
Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) and Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) jointly worked out this draft.

CIPA DCG-X001-Translation-2018 Individual Guidelines for Noting Digital Camera Specifications on Number of Pixels, Image File and Focal Length of the Lens

Standard Title CIPA DCG-X001-Translation-2018  
Individual Guidelines for Noting Digital Camera Specifications on Number of Pixels, Image File and Focal Length of the Lens
Deliberation begun 2017-01-19
Period for commenting 2017-11-10_2018-01-08
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a guideline  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, DCG-001 Sub-Working Group, Documentation Rule Sub-Working Group
Note This Guideline is the revised edition of CIPA DCG-001-2014.

CIPA DC-X008-Translation-2016 Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras: Exif Version 2.31

Standard Title CIPA DC-X008-Translation-2016  
Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras: Exif Version 2.31
Deliberation begun 2015-12-22
Period for commenting 2016.04.20-2016.06.19
*Comments closed  
Date to be published as a guideline  
Deliberated by Standard Development Working Group, Exif/DCF Working Group
Note This Standard is the revised edition of CIPA DC-008-2010.
Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) and Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) jointly worked out this draft.

CIPA DCG-X002-2015 "Specification Guideline for Digital Cameras" Revised version

Standard Title CIPA DCG-X002-Translation-2015  
"Specification Guideline for Digital Cameras" Revised version
Deliberation begun 2014-12-4
Period for commenting 2015.12.11-2016.02.09
*Comments closed  
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, DSC Specification Sub-Working Group
Note This Guideline is the revised edition of CIPA DCG-002-2012.

CIPA DC-X011-2014 "Measurement and Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras (Optical Method)" Revised version

Standard Title CIPA DC-X011-2014  
"Measurement and Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras (Optical Method)" Revised version
Deliberation begun 2012-1-18
Period for commenting 2014-11-19_2015-1-18
*Comments closed  
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Anti-blur Sub-Working Group
Note This Standard is the revised edition of CIPA DC-011-2012.

CIPA DCG-X007-2014 "Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras (Electronic/Hybrid System)"

Standard Title CIPA DCG-X007-2014  
"Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras
(Electronic/Hybrid System)"
Deliberation begun 2012-1-18
Period for commenting 2014-11-19_2015-1-18
*Comments closed  
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Anti-blur Sub-Working Group
Note

CIPA DC-X011-2012 Measurement and Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras (Optical Method)

Standard Title CIPA DC-X011-2012  
Measurement and Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras (Optical Method)
Deliberation begun 2007-01-26
Period for commenting 2012-04-27_2012-06-26
*Comments closed  
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Technical Working Group,
Anti-blur Sub-Working Group
Note Based on 3-1-8 section of this standard, the draft of "verification method of vibratory apparatus" is published.
In addition, about 3-1-9 section, it will be published by the end of August, and a predetermined procedure will be needed for acquisition of tools.

CIPA DCG-X002-2012 Specification Guideline for Digital Cameras (Revised Version)

Guideline Title CIPA DCG-X002-2012
Specification Guideline for Digital Cameras (Revised Version)
Deliberation begun 2011-05-20
Period for commenting 2012-01-31 _2012-03-31
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a guideline 2012-04-27
Deliberated by Technical Working Group,
DSC Specification Sub-Working Group
Note  

CIPA DCG-X006-2011 Implementation Guidelines for DPS over IP

Standard Title CIPA DCG-X006-2011 White paper
Implementation Guidelines for DPS over IP
Deliberation begun 2011-07-25
Period for commenting 2011-11-01_2011-12-30
*Comments closed
 
Date to be published as a guideline 2012-02-09
Deliberated by Standard Development Working Group,
DPS Sub- Working Group
Note  

CIPA DC-X009-2010 Design rule for Camera File system : DCF Version 2.x (Edition xxxx)

Standard Title CIPA DC-X009-2010  
Design rule for Camera File system : DCF Version 2.x (Edition xxxx)
Deliberation begun 2009-09-25
Period for commenting 2010-02-22_2010-04-23
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard 2010-04-26
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.

CIPA DC-X008-2010 Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras : Exif Version 2.x

Standard Title CIPA DC-X008-2010  
Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras : Exif Version 2.x
Deliberation begun 2009-09-25
Period for commenting 2010-02-22_2010-04-23
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard
2010-04-26
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.

CIPA DCG-X003-2009 The Guideline for the Graphical Symbols of Digital Cameras

Guideline Title CIPA DCG-X003-2009  
The Guideline for the Graphical Symbols of Digital Cameras
Deliberation begun 2008-03-27
Period for commenting 2009-07-16_2009-09-15
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a guideline 2009-10-30
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Graphical Symbol Sub-Working Group
Note This Guideline is the revised edition of CIPA DCG-003-2008.

CIPA DCG-X005-2009 Measurement and Description Method for Weight and Dimensions of Digital Cameras

Guideline Title CIPA DCG-X005-2009  
Measurement and Description Method for Weight and Dimensions of
Digital Cameras
Deliberation begun 2008-05-28
Period for commenting 2009-07-09_2009-09-08
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a guideline 2009-09-14
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Weight & Dimensions Sub-Working Group
Note  

CIPA DC-X009-2009 Design rule for Camera File system : DCF Unified Version 2.0 (tentative name)

Standard Title CIPA DC-X009-2009  
Design rule for Camera File system : DCF Unified Version 2.0 (tentative name)
Deliberation begun 2009-05-12
Period for commenting 2009-06-30_2009-08-29
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard 2009-09-01
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.

CIPA DC-X008-2009 Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras : Exif Unified Version 2.21 (tentative name)

Standard Title CIPA DC-X008-2009  
Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras : Exif Unified Version 2.21 (tentative name)
Deliberation begun 2009-05-12
Period for commenting 2009-06-30_2009-08-29
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard
2009-09-01
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.

CIPA DCG-X004-2009 Guidelines for Handling Exif/DCF

Guideline Title CIPA DCG-X004-2009  
Guidelines for Handling Exif/DCF
Deliberation begun 2008-07-30
Period for commenting 2008-11-21_2009-01-20
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a guideline 2009-01-26
Deliberated by Standard Development Working Group, Exif/DCF Sub-Working Group
Note  

CIPA DC-X007-2009 Multi-Picture Format

Standard Title CIPA DC-X007-2009 White paper
Multi-Picture Format
Deliberation begun 2007-10-24
Period for commenting 2008-11-21_2009-01-20
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard  
Deliberated by Standard Development Working Group, Multi-Picture Format Sub-Working Group
Note  

CIPA DC-X006-2008 Stereo Still Image Format for Digital Cameras

Standard Title CIPA DC-X006-2008 White paper
Stereo Still Image Format for Digital Cameras
Deliberation begun 2007-09-19
Period for commenting 2008-4-11_2008-06-10
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard 2008-08-08
Deliberated by Standard Development Working Group, Stereo Image Format Sub-Working Group
Note  

CIPA DCG-X003-2008 The Guideline for the Graphical Symbols of Digital Cameras

Guideline Title CIPA DCG-X003-2008
The Guideline for the Graphical Symbols of Digital Cameras
Deliberation begun 2006-04-19
Period for commenting 2008-03-10 _2008-05-09
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a guideline 2008-05-27
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Graphical Symbol Sub-Working Group
Note  

CIPA DCG-X002-2007 Specification Guideline for Digital Cameras

Guideline Title CIPA DCG-X002-2007
Specification Guideline for Digital Cameras
Deliberation begun 2006-09-21
Period for commenting 2007-06-04 _2007-08-03
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a guideline 2007-08-06
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, DSC Specification Sub-Working Group
Note  

CIPA DC-X001-2003 Rev.2.0 (Tentative name) Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices Revision 2.0

Standard Title CIPA DC-X001-2003 Rev.2.0(Tentative name) White paper
Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices Revision 2.0
Deliberation begun 2007-01-12
Period for commenting 2007-1-20_2007-03-20
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard 2007-04-25
Deliberated by Standard Development Working Group, DPS Sub-Working Group
Note This is the revision of CIPA DC-001-2003 and it was proposed to be a CIPA standard on 2006-11-29 by the following six companies; Canon, Fuji, HP, Olympus, Seiko Epson and Sony.As for CIPA DC-001-2003, please refer to
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CIPA DC-X005-2005 PTP-IP (tentative name)

Standard Title CIPA DC-X005-2005
PTP-IP (tentative name)
Deliberation begun 2005-05-16
Period for commenting 2005-7-28 _2005-9-26
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard 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-X004-2004 Sensitivity of Digital Cameras

Standard Title CIPA DC-X004-2004
Sensitivity of Digital Cameras
Deliberation begun 2002-07-01
Period for commenting 2004-5-27 _2004-7-26
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard -----
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Sensitivity Sub-Working Group
Note New Standard List of Standards

CIPA DC-X003-2003 Resolution Measurement methods for digital cameras

Standard Title CIPA DC-X003-2003
Resolution Measurement methods for digital cameras
Deliberation begun 2002-07-01
Period for commenting 2003-10-10_2003-12-08
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard 2003-12-17
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Resolution Sub-Working Group
Note New Standard List of Standards

CIPA DC-X002-2003 Standard Procedure for Measuring, Digital Still Camera Battery Consumption

Standard Title CIPA DC-X002-2003
Standard Procedure for Measuring, Digital Still Camera Battery Consumption
Deliberation begun 2002-07-01
Period for commenting 2003-10-10 _2003-12-08
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard 2003-12-17
Deliberated by Technical Working Group, Battery-Life Sub-Working Group
Note New Standard List of Standards

CIPA DC-001-2003 Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices

Standard Title CIPA DC-001-2003
Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices
Deliberation begun -----
Period for commenting 2002-12-03_2003-01-31
*Comments closed
Date to be published as a standard 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.
Pict Bridge Website