This International Standard specifies procedures that enable a camera operator to produce microfilm of
appropriate quality of presentation and legibility, capable of yielding scanned images of acceptable quality.
This International Standard specifies methods for microfilming documents on 16 mm and 35 mm silver-gelatin
microfilm, including orientation of images on microfilm, use of non-image areas and information required to
facilitate identification of the microfilm.
This International Standard applies to microfilming using rotary and planetary cameras.
This International Standard does not apply to the filming of technical drawings, maps and plans and
newspapers, for which specific International Standards exist [1-3].
DIN ISO 6199:2008 Referenced Document
ISO 10550:1994 Micrographics; planetary camera systems; test target for checking performance
ISO 11962:2002 Micrographics - Image mark (blip) used with 16 mm and 35 mm roll microfilm
ISO 18906:2000 Imaging materials - Photographic films - Specifications for safety film
ISO 3334 Micrographics - ISO resolution test chart No. 2 - Description and use
ISO 6148:2001 Photography - Micrographic films, spools and cores - Dimensions
2008DIN ISO 6199:2008-12 Micrographics - Microfilming of documents on 16 mm and 35 mm silver-gelatin type microfilm - Operating procedures (ISO 6199:2005)
2008DIN ISO 6199:2008 Micrographics - Microfilming of documents on 16 mm and 35 mm silver-gelatin type microfilm - Operating procedures (ISO 6199:2005)
1970DIN ISO 6199:1995-06 Micrographics - Microfilming of documents on 16 mm and 35 mm silver-gelatin type microfilm - Operating procedures