This trip to Japan was not just another trade show visit—it felt more like stepping into a live ecosystem of imaging innovation, where ideas, prototypes, and real industry conversations collide. At the heart of it was the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show, one of the most influential photography and video equipment exhibitions in Asia. A Direct Encounter with the Industry While walking through the show floor, I met the founder/lead representative of Taiwan-based imaging accesso

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