# If there really is a decline in mirrorless and DSLR sales, as CIPA is saying, has the interchangeable lens camera had its day?

> Interesting and, in some categories, surprising news from Japanese photo industry body and data tracker, CIPA (the Camera and Imaging Products Association).

- **Source:** [Digitalcameraworld](https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/if-there-really-is-a-decline-in-mirrorless-and-dslr-sales-as-cipa-is-saying-has-the-interchangeable-lens-camera-had-its-day?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a38551ce8976fcb37ce013a)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #mirrorless
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