ISO 10198-1994 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10198:1994 — Micrographics — Rotary camera for 16 mm microfilm — Mechanical and optical characteristics. Short product description: the standard defines the mechanical, optical, environmental and safety characteristics required for rotary microfilm cameras that record documents onto 16 mm microfilm; available in PDF and paper formats.

Abstract

Specifies mechanical features (synchronization of film and document, document positioning and feeding, document protection, delivery tray and optional features), optical characteristics (exposure and image quality), climatic and electrical requirements, safety, controls and markings for rotary cameras used to record documents onto 16 mm microfilm — used in conjunction with applicable microfilming procedures.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed following periodic review).
• Publication date: 20 January 1994 (published January 1994).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 37.080 — Document imaging applications.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1994).
• Number of pages: 6.

Scope

Defines the mechanical and optical characteristics, environmental/climatic conditions, electrical supply and safety, controls and markings for rotary cameras designed to record documents onto 16 mm microfilm. The standard is intended to be applied together with microfilming operating procedures (see ISO 6199) so that camera design and operator practice together produce acceptable image quality and legibility.

Key topics and requirements

• Synchronization of film transport and document movement to ensure correct image spacing and registration.
• Document feeding, positioning and protection mechanisms to avoid damage and ensure consistent framing.
• Optical requirements: exposure control and image quality metrics appropriate for 16 mm microfilm recording.
• Noise emission and operating temperature limits for reliable camera operation.
• Electrical supply characteristics and safety provisions for commercial use environments.
• Controls, user markings and identification to support correct operation and traceability.
• Compatibility with microfilming procedures and film dimensions standards (cross-reference to ISO 6199 and film-dimension standards).

Typical use and users

Manufacturers of micrographics/rotary microfilm cameras, archival and records-management departments, libraries, governmental records offices, commercial microfilming services and laboratories that design, purchase, certify or operate 16 mm rotary microfilm cameras and associated equipment.

Related standards

Commonly referenced micrographics standards include ISO 6199 (microfilming operating procedures for 16 mm and 35 mm microfilm) and standards on film dimensions and micrographic film handling (for example ISO 6148 series on film and spool/core dimensions). These documents are used together to ensure correct camera design, film handling and operator practice.

Keywords

micrographics; rotary camera; 16 mm microfilm; microfilm camera; image quality; film synchronization; document feeding; ISO 10198; archival imaging.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10198:1994 specifies the mechanical and optical characteristics and related environmental, electrical and safety requirements for rotary cameras that record documents onto 16 mm microfilm.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers synchronization of film and document motion, document feeding and protection, exposure and image-quality characteristics, noise and temperature considerations, electrical supply and safety, controls and markings for rotary microfilm cameras; it is intended to be used together with microfilming procedures.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Camera manufacturers, archives, libraries, records-management professionals, commercial microfilm services and laboratories involved in design, procurement, testing or operation of 16 mm rotary microfilm equipment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10198:1994 was published in January 1994 and has been subject to periodic review; it was reviewed and confirmed and therefore remains a current (confirmed) International Standard.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ISO micrographics family of standards and is used alongside related documents such as ISO 6199 (microfilming operating procedures) and film-dimension standards (ISO 6148 series) to cover end-to-end microfilming practice.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: micrographics, rotary camera, 16 mm, microfilm, synchronization, image quality, document feeding, archival imaging.