TIPA has member magazines from nine European countries plus Australia, Canada, China, USA and South Africa. Today, with the affiliation of the CJPC of Japan, it is able to reach more than 10 million enthusiastic photography amateurs and professionals in the world.
The General Assembly selected the best photo and imaging products in 2011 in 40 categories. So far in 21 years the association has given to the world photo and imaging industry over 430 awards for products from over 70 companies from 15 countries.
Best Professional Lens
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Best D-SLR Entry Level
Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i / Kiss X5
Best Superzoom Camera
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Best Innovative Design
CASIO EXILIM TRYX EX-TR100
Best Premium Camera
Fujifilm FinePix X100
Best D-SLR Professional
PENTAX 645D
Best Photo Software
Nik Software Complete Collection
Best General Compact Camera
Nikon COOLPIX P300
Best D-SLR Advanced
Nikon D7000
Best D-SLR Expert
Olympus E-5
Best Expert Compact Camera
Olympus XZ-1
Best Rugged Compact Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 / DMC-TS3
Best Compact System Camera Expert
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Best Digital Camera Back
Phase One IQ, series
Best Entry Level Camcorder
Samsung HMX-Q10
Best Compact System Camera Entry Level
Samsung NX100
Best Expert Lens
Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
Best Expert Camcorder
Sony Handycam NEX-VG10
Best Imaging Innovation
Sony SLT, Translucent Mirror technology
Best Entry Level Lens
Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
Best Tripod
Vanguard Auctus Plus 323CT
Best Photo Bag
Vanguard Skyborne, series
Best Pocket Camcorder
JVC PICSIO GC-WP10
See the complete list at www.tipa.com
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