CIPA Standards
2024.12.12
The following CIPA Standard (corrected edition) is now available.
CIPA DC-008-Translation-2024 Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras: Exif Version 3.0.
CIPA DC-008-Translation-2024 Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras: Exif Version 3.0.
2024.03.22
The following CIPA Standard (revised edition) is now available.
CIPA DC-011-Translation-2024 Measurement and Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras (Optical Systems)
CIPA DC-011-Translation-2024 Measurement and Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras (Optical Systems)
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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.
CIPA Standards List
Below is a list of new or revised standards established by CIPA
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Digital Cameras
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CIPA DC-008-Translation-2024 Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras : Exif Version 3.0
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-008-Translation-2024 | |
| Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras: Exif Version 3.0 | ||
| Publication | 2024-12-12 | |
| 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 on this. This Standard is the corrected edition of CIPA DC-008-2023. The previous version is here. |
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CIPA DC-011-Translation-2024 Measurement and Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras (Optical Systems)
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-011-Translation-2024 | |
| Measurement and Description Method for Image Stabilization Performance of Digital Cameras (Optical Systems) | ||
| Publication | 2024-03-22 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, Anti-blur Sub-Working Group | |
| History | 2015-02 Published: CIPA DC-011-Translation-2015 2024-03 Revised |
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| Note | [Application Policy] This standard has been established to help to avoid consumer confusion by standardizing the method of presenting the image stabilization performance 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 image stabilization performance 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 twelve 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-010-2024 Exif metadata for XMP
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-010-2024 | |
| Exif metadata for XMP | ||
| Publication | 2024-02-27 | |
| Deliberated by | Standard Development Working Group, Exif Metadata Sub-Working Group | |
| History | 2012-01 Published: CIPA DC-010-2012 2017-08 Revised: CIPA DC-010-2017 2020-04 Revised: CIPA DC-010-2020 |
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CIPA DC-006-Translation-2021 Stereo Still Image Format for Digital Cameras
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-006-Translation-2021 | |
| Stereo Still Image Format for Digital Cameras | ||
| Publication | 2021-12-23 | |
| Deliberated by | Standard Development Working Group | |
| History | 2008-08 Published: CIPA DC-006-Translation-2008 2021-12 Revised |
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CIPA DC-007-Translation-2021 Multi-Picture Format
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-007-Translation-2021 | |
| Multi-Picture Format | ||
| Publication | 2021-12-23 | |
| Deliberated by | Standard Development Working Group | |
| History | 2009-02 Published: CIPA DC-007-Translation-2009 2021-12 Revised |
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CIPA DC-003-Translation-2020 Resolution Measurement Methods for Digital Cameras
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-003-Translation-2020 | |
| Resolution Measurement Methods for Digital Cameras | ||
| Publication | 2020-09-29 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, Resolution Sub-Working Group | |
| History | 2003-12 Published: CIPA DC-003-Translation-2003 2020-09 Revised |
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| 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 of CIPA Standards upon the addition/modification of Mandatory Provisions pursuant to the revision of CIPA Standards on this occasion. However, neither CIPA nor any of its members shall warrant that Essential Intellectual Property Rights are not included in these CIPA Standards, and shall take any responsibility even if the CIPA Standards do include Essential Intellectual Property Rights. [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-004-Translation-2020 Sensitivity of Digital Cameras
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-004-Translation-2020 | |
| Sensitivity of digital cameras | ||
| Publication | 2020-09-29 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, Sensitivity Sub-Working Group | |
| History | 2004-07 Published: CIPA DC-004-Translation-2003 2020-09 Revised |
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| 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 of CIPA Standards upon the addition/modification of Mandatory Provisions pursuant to the revision of CIPA Standards on this occasion. However, neither CIPA nor any of its members shall warrant that Essential Intellectual Property Rights are not included in these CIPA Standards, and shall take any responsibility even if the CIPA Standards do include Essential Intellectual Property Rights. [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-002-Translation-2020 Standard Procedure for Measuring Digital Still Camera Battery Consumption.
| Standard Title | CIPA DC-002-Translation-2020 | |
| Standard Procedure for Measuring Digital Still Camera Battery Consumption | ||
| Publication | 2020-01-21 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group | |
| History | 2003-12 Published: CIPA DC-002-Translation-2003 2020-01 Revised |
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| 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-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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| History |
2009-09 Published: CIPA DC-009-Translation-2009 2010-04 Revised: CIPA DC-009-Translation-2010 2020-09 Confirmed |
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| Note | Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) and Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) jointly established this standard. | |
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 | |
| History | 2005-11 Published CIPA DC-005-2005 2019-06 Confirmed |
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| Note | This was proposed to be a CIPA standard on 2005-04-06 by the following FotoNation Inc. | |
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 | |
| History | 2003-02 Published CIPA DC-001-2003 2019-06 Confirmed |
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| 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. DPS parameter values addition supplements for "CIPA DC-001-2003 Rev. 2.0 or later" is here. |
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Common to Film Camera & Digital Camera
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CIPA AD-001-Translation-2020 Cross recess for machine screws for precision instruments (#0)
| Standard Title | CIPA AD-001-Translation-2020 | |
| Cross recess for machine screws for precision instruments (#0) | ||
| Publication | 2020-06-25 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, Camera Element Sub-Working Group | |
| History | 2020-07 Published: CIPA AD-001-Translation-2020 | |
| Note | ・This CIPA standard has been prepared as a result of newly reviewing related items based on Japan Camera Industrial Standard JCIS 8-70 ・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 Standards upon the establishment, addition, or modification of Mandatory Provisions pursuant to the enactment of CIPA Standards on this occasion. However, neither CIPA nor any of its members shall warrant that Essential Intellectual Property Rights are not included in these CIPA Standards and shall take any responsibility even if the CIPA Standards do include Essential Intellectual Property Rights. |
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CIPA AD-002-Translation-2020 Screwdriver bit for cross recessed head screws for precision instruments (#0 screwdriver bit)
| Standard Title | CIPA AD-002-Translation-2020 | |
| Screwdriver bit for cross recessed head screws for precision instruments (#0 screwdriver bit) | ||
| Publication | 2020-06-25 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, Camera Element Sub-Working Group | |
| History | 2020-07 Published: CIPA AD-002-Translation-2020 | |
| Note | ・This CIPA standard has been prepared as a result of newly reviewing related items based on Japan Camera Industrial Standard JCIS 9-70 ・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 Standards upon the establishment, addition, or modification of Mandatory Provisions pursuant to the enactment of CIPA Standards on this occasion. However, neither CIPA nor any of its members shall warrant that Essential Intellectual Property Rights are not included in these CIPA Standards and shall take any responsibility even if the CIPA Standards do include Essential Intellectual Property Rights. |
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CIPA AD-003-Translation-2020 Cross recessed head machine screws for precision instruments (#0 machine screws)
| Standard Title | CIPA AD-003-Translation-2020 | |
| Cross recessed head machine screws for precision instruments (#0 machine screws) | ||
| Publication | 2020-06-25 | |
| Deliberated by | Technical Working Group, Camera Element Sub-Working Group | |
| History | 2020-07 Published: CIPA AD-003-Translation-2020 | |
| Note | ・This CIPA standard has been prepared as a result of newly reviewing related items based on Japan Camera Industrial Standard JCIS 10-70 ・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 Standards upon the establishment, addition, or modification of Mandatory Provisions pursuant to the enactment of CIPA Standards on this occasion. However, neither CIPA nor any of its members shall warrant that Essential Intellectual Property Rights are not included in these CIPA Standards and shall take any responsibility even if the CIPA Standards do include Essential Intellectual Property Rights. |
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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.