Digital cameras

CPC v2.1 Code: 47215

About digital cameras

cpc code 47215 covers the digital camera industry, a vital component of the broader photography and imaging sector. Digital cameras have become ubiquitous in modern life, enabling individuals and businesses to capture, store, and share visual content with unprecedented ease and flexibility. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, supporting a wide range of applications, from personal photography to commercial and industrial imaging needs.

Production process

The production of digital cameras involves a complex process that combines advanced electronics, optics, and software engineering. Key steps include the assembly of the camera body, the integration of the image sensor, the development of the image processing software, and the testing and quality control procedures to ensure the final product meets industry standards.

Production inputs

The digital camera industry relies on a range of inputs, including high-precision optical components such as lenses and image sensors, as well as specialized electronic components like microprocessors, memory chips, and display modules. Additionally, the industry requires advanced software and firmware to power the camera's functionality, as well as various raw materials for the camera body and other structural components.

Production outputs

The primary output of the digital camera industry is, of course, the digital cameras themselves, which are then consumed by a wide range of end-users, including individual consumers, professional photographers, and businesses in various industries. The output of this industry may also be used as inputs for other related industries, such as 47216 Photographic and cinematographic equipment, 58232 Software publishing, and 95240 Repair of consumer electronics.

Family tree for digital cameras

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/47'>47: Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/472'>472: Television and radio transmitters; television, video and digital cameras; telephone sets</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4721'>4721: Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/47215'>47215: Digital cameras</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/47211'>47211: Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/47212'>47212: Transmission apparatus not incorporating reception apparatus</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/47213'>47213: Television cameras</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/47214'>47214: Video camera recorders</a>"]

    

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