Digital Cameras and Imaging Devices Under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 Migration from IS 616

Digital cameras, camcorders, and action cameras were registered under IS 616:2017 and must migrate to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 by November 2028.

Products Covered

• Digital still cameras (mirrorless, DSLR, compact)
• Video cameras and camcorders
• Action cameras (GoPro-type)
• 360-degree cameras
• Drone cameras (camera unit specifically)
• Webcams (if marketed as standalone camera product)

Battery Safety in Cameras

Digital cameras use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries — either proprietary removable packs or fixed internal batteries. IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 requires:

• Battery pack documentation (capacity, chemistry, BMS)
• Thermal runaway containment for lithium batteries in the camera body
• Charger safety evaluation for bundled or proprietary chargers

USB-C Charging Cameras

Modern mirrorless cameras increasingly support USB-C charging. This requires evaluation of the USB-C PD circuit. Some professional cameras support 100W USB-C PD charging — this falls under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 specific USB PD requirements.

Flash Safety

Camera flash units discharge high-voltage capacitors (typically 300-400V) to power the xenon flash tube. While this high-voltage is internal, the circuit must be evaluated to ensure the PS3-level energy is properly contained. IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 evaluates the insulation of the flash capacitor circuit from accessible external surfaces.

Hot Shoe and External Flash

The hot shoe connector on cameras provides trigger signals and limited power to external flashes. The hot shoe circuit must not expose unsafe voltages at accessible pins.