Micrographics - Microfilming of documents on 16 mm and 35 mm silver-gelatin type microfilm - Operating procedures (ISO 6199:2005)

2Scope / Description

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].