ISO 1019-1982 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 1019:1982 — Cinematography — Spools, daylight loading type for 16 mm motion-picture cameras — Dimensions. This international standard specifies the dimensional characteristics and related requirements for daylight-loading spools used with 16 mm motion-picture film, intended to ensure interchangeability and correct mechanical handling in cameras and processing equipment.

Abstract

Specifies the dimensions and characteristics of daylight-loading spools for various lengths of 16 mm motion-picture film. Notes that spools for high-speed cameras should be balanced and that the given specifications are only partially valid for high-speed camera spools. The dimensions are largely in agreement with those used for microfilm camera spools.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed by ISO review).
• Publication date: 1 October 1982 (Edition 1).
• Publisher: ISO — International Organization for Standardization.
• ICS / categories: 37.060.20 (Cinematography).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1982).
• Number of pages: 3.

Scope

Defines the dimensional requirements and general characteristics for daylight-loading spools designed to hold 16 mm motion-picture film in cameras and related equipment. The scope covers spool external and internal dimensions, compatibility with commonly used 16 mm film lengths, and guidance on balancing for high-speed applications; it does not cover every special-purpose spool design or detailed material specifications.

Key topics and requirements

• Dimensional specification for daylight-loading spools for 16 mm film (flange, hub and overall dimensions).
• Requirements for different film lengths and associated spool configurations.
• Recommendation that spools for high-speed cameras be balanced; noting limited applicability of some specifications to high-speed use.
• Compatibility considerations with microfilm camera spools (substantial agreement in dimensions).
• Interchangeability and mechanical handling criteria to ensure reliable film loading and transport in cameras and processing equipment.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of 16 mm cameras and spools, film laboratory and processing equipment designers, archival and preservation facilities, motion-picture equipment suppliers, and standards/quality engineers responsible for ensuring mechanical compatibility of film handling components.

Related standards

Other ISO standards and technical documents developed by ISO/TC 36 (Cinematography) covering film formats, perforation and handling conventions, and related mechanical interfaces. ISO 1019:1982 replaces the earlier ISO 1019:1975 version; users often consult adjacent cinematography standards when specifying complete film-handling systems.

Keywords

ISO 1019:1982, cinematography, 16 mm, spool, daylight-loading, dimensions, film spool, camera spool, film handling, ISO/TC 36.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 1019:1982 is an international standard that specifies the dimensional characteristics of daylight-loading spools for 16 mm motion-picture cameras.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the dimensions and basic characteristics of daylight-loading spools for various lengths of 16 mm film, compatibility notes for microfilm-style spools, and balancing recommendations for high-speed camera spools.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Camera and spool manufacturers, film laboratories, archivists, equipment designers, and standards/quality engineers involved in motion-picture film handling and interchangeability.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Published on 1 October 1982 (Edition 1) and subsequently reviewed and confirmed by ISO; it replaced the 1975 edition. As confirmed in ISO’s review cycle, the 1982 edition remains the published version unless explicitly withdrawn or superseded by a later ISO publication.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the body of cinematography standards developed under ISO/TC 36 but is not itself a multipart series document; related standards address other film dimensions, perforations, and handling conventions.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Cinematography, 16 mm, spool, daylight-loading, dimensions, film handling, ISO 1019.