ISO 1007-2000 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 1007:2000 — Photography — 135-size film and magazine — Specifications. This International Standard specifies dimensions, frame-numbering and latent-image bar-code systems (DX), magazine barcode and related mechanical and electrical features for 135 (35 mm) film and daylight-loading magazines used with 135-size cameras.

Abstract

Sets out mechanical, dimensional and identification requirements for 135-size film and magazines, including film length dimensions, latent-image frame numbering, dual-track latent-image digital bar-codes for DX identification, magazine bar-code content (DX number and number of exposures), camera auto-sensing areas, visible information panel requirements, film pull-out force and spool attachment strength. The standard excludes bulk 35 mm film for reloading and single-use camera applications.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed current after periodic review).
• Publication date: June 2000 (2000-06).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 37.040.20 (photographic paper, films and cartridges).
• Edition / version: Edition 3 (ISO 1007:2000).
• Number of pages: 38 pages.

Key bibliographic and lifecycle information above is taken from ISO’s record for ISO 1007:2000 (including confirmation reviews).

Scope

Applies to 135-size photographic film and daylight-loading 135-size magazines. Specifies the physical dimensions of film and magazines, frame-numbering systems (half- and full-frame schemes), latent-image digital bar-codes for manufacturer/film-type identification (DX coding), magazine bar-code content and locations, camera sensing areas for automatic detection of film attributes, and mechanical performance limits such as pull-out force and spool attachment strength. The standard does not apply to bulk 35 mm film intended for reloading, reloadable magazines, or 135-size film/magazines used exclusively in single-use camera assemblies.

Key topics and requirements

• Dimensional specifications for 135 film lengths, perforations and magazine geometry.
• Latent-image frame-numbering schemes (half-frame and optional full-frame placements) and their spacing.
• Dual-track 23-bit latent-image digital bar-code format for DX identification (location and dimensions).
• Magazine bar-code format and information content (DX number and number of exposures) and placement on magazines.
• Camera auto-sensing areas and information panel requirements for electrical and visual film identification.
• Mechanical performance requirements: film pull-out force and film-spool attachment strength limits.

These topics ensure interchangeability between film manufacturers, camera makers and processing/printing equipment.

Typical use and users

Primary users are photographic film manufacturers, cartridge/magazine producers, camera and camera-accessory designers (mechanical and electronic sensing interfaces), photographic processing labs and print-service providers that read latent-image codes for automatic printing, and standards/quality engineers working in photographic product compliance. Museum conservation and archival units may consult the standard for identification and handling guidance for historic 135 film cartridges.

Related standards

ISO 1007:2000 is part of the photography standards produced under ISO/TC 42. Closely related standards include ISO 897:2000 (identification of the image-bearing side on roll films and 126/110/135 formats) and other ISO photographic standards covering film speed, image quality and format definitions; earlier editions of ISO 1007 (for example ISO 1007:1995) are superseded by this 2000 edition.

Keywords

ISO 1007, 135-size, 35 mm film, film magazine, DX code, latent-image bar-code, frame numbering, film dimensions, film cartridge, camera sensing, photographic standard.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 1007:2000 is an ISO International Standard titled "Photography — 135-size film and magazine — Specifications" that defines physical, identification and mechanical requirements for 135 (35 mm) film and daylight-loading magazines.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers film and magazine dimensions, frame-numbering conventions, latent-image digital bar-codes (DX), magazine bar-code information and placement, camera auto-sensing areas and certain mechanical performance limits such as pull-out force and spool attachment strength. It excludes bulk film for reloading and single-use-camera-only magazine implementations.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Film and magazine manufacturers, camera designers and engineers, photographic labs and printers that read DX/latent-image codes, conformity assessment bodies and archivists concerned with handling and interoperability of 135 cartridges.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 1007:2000 is the third edition published in June 2000. ISO’s record shows the 2000 edition was reviewed through periodic confirmation cycles and was confirmed as current during reviews (most recently in 2025), so the 2000 edition remains the active published version. Users should always verify the current status before purchase or formal citation.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes. It is part of the ISO/TC 42 (Photography) family of standards that define formats, identification, measurement and test methods for photographic materials and equipment; several related ISO standards address film identification, speed, format dimensions and image-quality measurements.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: 135-size, 35 mm, film magazine, DX code, latent-image bar-code, frame numbering, film dimensions, camera auto-sensing.