The Camera and Photo Imaging Show 2020 has been cancelled

The Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has announced the cancellation of its headline event, CP+ 2020. Like the GSMA and its MWC 2020, it has done so out of regard for the health and safety of its would-be attendants, exhibitors and staff members, who would have been at increased risk of contracting the novel 2019 coronavirus as a result of mingling at the show.

The CIPA describes CP+ as the "world premiere" imaging device showcase, at which consumers have the opportunity to experience new and upcoming cameras hands-on. Therefore, the latest Olympus and Nikon DSLRs could have been on display at this conference.

CP+ 2020 had been scheduled to take place from February 27 to March 1, 2020 at the PACIFICO Yokohama convention center in Japan. The event would also have featured the conferral of CIPA awards, photography beginner's tutorials and exhibitions from relevant companies such as Western Digital and BenQ Japan.