CIPA 2024 numbers for January-May 2024 indicate an interesting trend: the first half of 2024 is shaping up to become the best in a long time regarding gear sales. Overall, better figures from interchangeable cameras join a rise for compact, built-in lens cameras to provide the industry with the best sales figures for the last three years. These optimistic numbers need some broader context, so please read on – the plot thickens. CIPA, the Camera and Imaging Products Association collects and publishes camera sales figures from multiple manufacturers, including the most significant players in the hybrid camera market. These figures may provide some interesting insights regarding the state of the imaging market, but as with all statistics, they should be approached with a sense of criticism and a bit of caution. Many different factors may affect the numbers. Methodology – what is measured and how it’s counted CIPA counts camera sales in both units and sale value. The numbers are divided into different segments such as DSLR, Mirrorless, respective lenses, built-in lens camera vs. interchangeable lens camera. CIPA uses the term “DSC,” which stands for Digital Still Camera, a term that probably covers most hybrid cameras. While cine gear is not included in these figures, it’s mostly the same manufacturers who make these cameras, the same mounts used across the systems, etc. A successful still-hybrid market will surely project on the Cine segment. Total camera shipment 2024. Image credit: CIPA May 2024 figures CIPA 2024 numbers reveal some interesting figures:...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 22 July