Programme of work


BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS


Mechanical Engineering Department

Programme of Work




MED32 : Photographic Equipment


  • Scope : Formulation of standards on: a) Terminology, material requirements, measurements, tests, calculations and performance for photographic equipment and accessories including cameras but excluding chemicals, paper and film. b) All types of equipment and accessories used in silent and sound motion picture projectors (including still projectors), sound recording and reproduction including dimension cinematographic films. Note 1 - The scope does not include components of cinematographic equipment which are already explicitly covered by the scope of other committees, such as acoustics, Recording, electric lamps, glassware. Note 2 - Video recording equipment is excluded. Note 3 - Formulation of standards on photographic materials is covered in inorganic Chemical and photographic materials sectional committee, CHD 1. Co-ordination of work with ISO/TC 42 Photography and ISO/TC 36 Cinematography..
  • Liaison :
    ISO TC 36 - Cinematography - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 42 - Photography - Participating (P)

Published Standards

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
Reaffirmation Details
No. of Amendments
Degree of Equivalence
1.
IS/ISO 1039 : 1995
ISO 1039:1995
Reviewed In : 2023
CINEMATOGRAPHY - CORES FOR MOTION-PICTURE AND MAGNETIC FILM ROLLS DIMENSIONS ADOPTION OF ISO 1039: 1995
March, 2023
-
Identical under single numbering
2.
IS 10567 : 1983
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Dimensions and designations of optical filter mounts for photographic equipment
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
3.
IS 10750 (Part 1) : 1983
Reviewed In : 2022
Shutter Cable Release, Photographic - Part 1 : Fitting Dimensions of Tip and Socket
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
4.
IS 10917 : 1984
ISO 2720
Reviewed In : 2021
Exposure meters (photoelectric type) for general purposes
February, 2021
-
Indigenous
5.
IS 11164 : 1992
ISO 1948
Reviewed In : 2023
Photography - Front Lens Barrels Up To 127 Mm Dimensions Important To The Connection Of Auxiliaries
March, 2023
-
Indigenous
6.
IS/ISO 11315-1 : 1997
ISO 11315-1:1997
Reviewed In : 2023
Photography Projection in indoor rooms Part 1: Screen illumination test for still projectors
March, 2023
-
Identical under single numbering
7.
IS/ISO 11315-2 : 1997
ISO 11315-2:1997
Photography Projection in indoor rooms Part 2: Screen luminance test for still and video projection ADOPTION OF ISO 11315-2: 1997
-
Identical under single numbering
8.
IS 11541 : 1985
Reviewed In : 2021
Position and dimensions of image area produced by 16 mm motion picture camera aperture and maximum projectable image area
February, 2021
-
Indigenous
9.
IS 11932 : 1986
Reviewed In : 2021
Recorded Characteristics for Magnetic Sound on Full Coat 16 Mm Motion Picture Film
February, 2021
-
Indigenous
10.
IS/ISO 1222 : 2010
IS/ISO 1222 : 2010
Reviewed In : 2023
Photography — Tripod Connections
November, 2023
-
Indigenous
11.
IS/ISO 1230 : 2007
ISO 1230 : 2007
Reviewed In : 2022
Photography - Determination of Flash Guide Numbers for Electronic Flash Equipment
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
12.
IS 12774 : 1989
Reviewed In : 2021
Positions And Width Dimensions Recording And Producing Head Gaps And Sound Records For Three-four Or Six-track Magnetic Sound Records On 35 Mm And Single-track On 17.5 Mm Motion-picture Film Containing No Picture
February, 2021
-
Indigenous
13.
IS 12775 : 1989
Reviewed In : 2021
Cinematography - Reproduction Characteristics Of A Chain Frequency Response For Reproduction Of 35 Mm Photography Sound
February, 2021
-
Indigenous
14.
IS 13421 : 1992
Reviewed In : 2023
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Cinematography - Six-track magnetic sound records on striped release prints - locations and dimensions
March, 2023
-
Indigenous
15.
IS 14621 : 1998
ISO 2827
Reviewed In : 2020
Determination of dielectric constant of wood under microwave frequencies - Method of test
August, 2020
-
Indigenous
16.
IS 14622 : 1998
ISO 5763
Reviewed In : 2020
Indian timbers for furnitures and cabinets - classification
August, 2020
-
Indigenous
17.
IS 15047 : 2002
ISO 8581
Reviewed In : 2022
Photography - Electronic Flash Equipment - Connectors to Synchro-Cord
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
18.
IS 15049 : 2002
ISO 519
Reviewed In : 2022
Photography - Handheld Cameras - Flash Connector Dimensions
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
19.
IS 15050 : 2001
ISO 1755
Reviewed In : 2022
Photography - Projector Slides - Dimensions
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
20.
IS 15357 (Part 1) : 2003
ISO 11315-1
Reviewed In : 2020
Photography - Projection in Indoor Rooms - Part 1 : Screen Illumination Test for Still Projection
August, 2020
-
Indigenous
21.
IS 15357 (Part 2) : 2003
ISO 11315-2
Reviewed In : 2020
Photography - Projection in Indoor Rooms - Part 2 : Screen Luminance Test for Still and Video Projection
August, 2020
-
Indigenous
22.
IS 15485 : 2004
ISO 10157
Reviewed In : 2020
Photography - Flash Exposure Meter - Requirements
August, 2020
-
Indigenous
23.
IS 15486 : 2004
ISO 8478
Reviewed In : 2020
Photography - Camera Lenses - Measurement of ISO Spectral Transmittance
August, 2020
-
Indigenous
24.
IS/ISO 1754 : 2010
IS/ISO 1754 : 2010
Reviewed In : 2023
Photography - Cameras Using 35 mm Film and Roll Film - Dimensions of Pictures Sizes
November, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
25.
IS/ISO 1793 : 2005
ISO 1793 : 2005
Reviewed In : 2022
Cinematography-Reels for 16 mm Motion-picture Projectors (Up tp and Including 610 m capacity: 38 cm size)-Dimensions
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
26.
IS/ISO 18906 : 2000
ISO 18906 : 2000
Reviewed In : 2022
Imaging Materials - Photographic Films - Specifications for Safety Film
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
27.
IS/ISO 25 : 1994
ISO 25 : 1994
Reviewed In : 2022
Cinematography - Camera Usage of 16 mm Motion-Pictures Film - Specifications
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
28.
IS/ISO 2721 : 2013
ISO 2721 : 2013
Reviewed In : 2023
Photography — Film-based Cameras — Automatic Controls of Exposure
November, 2023
-
Identical under single numbering
29.
IS/ISO 2910 : 2018
ISO 2910:2018
Reviewed In : 2023
CINEMATOGRAPHY SCREEN LUMINANCE AND CHROMINANCE FOR THE PROJECTION OF FILM MOTION PICTURES
March, 2023
-
Identical under single numbering
30.
IS/ISO 491 : 2002
ISO 491 : 2002
Reviewed In : 2021
Cinematography 35 mm Motion- Picture Film and Magnetic Film - Cutting and Perforating Dimensions
June, 2021
-
Identical under single numbering
31.
IS/ISO 516 : 2019
516
Camera Shutters — Timing — General Definition and Mechanical Shutter Measurements (First Revision)
-
Identical under single numbering
32.
IS/ISO 517 : 2008
ISO 517 : 2008
Reviewed In : 2021
Photography - Apertures and Related Properties Pertaining to Photographic Lenses - Designations and Measurements
June, 2021
-
Indigenous
33.
IS/ISO 518 : 2006
ISO 518 : 2006
Reviewed In : 2020
Photography - Camera Accessory Shoes, with and without Electrical Contacts for Photoflash Lamps and Electronic Photoflash Units - Specification
August, 2020
-
Indigenous
34.
IS/ISO 69 : 1998
69
CINEMATOGRAPHY 16 MM MOTION-PICTURE AND MAGNETIC FILM CUTTING AND PERFORATING DIMENSIONS
-
Identical under single numbering
35.
IS/ISO 71 : 2014
ISO 71:2014
Reviewed In : 2023
CINEMATOGRAPHY 16 MM NEGATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOUND RECORD ON 16 MM 3516 MM AND 3532 MM MOTION PICTURE FILM POSITIONS AND DIMENSIONS Adoption of ISO 71:2014
March, 2023
-
Identical under single numbering
36.
IS 7848 : 1975
Reviewed In : 2021
Studio spot lights for use in motion picture studios
February, 2021
-
Indigenous
37.
IS/ISO 8622 : 1998
ISO 8622 : 1998
Reviewed In : 2022
Cinematography - Magnetic Sound Records on 70 mm Motion-Pictures Releases Prints with Magnetic Stripes - A-Chain Reproduction Characteristics
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
38.
IS/ISO 8950 : 1994
ISO 8950 : 1994
Reviewed In : 2022
Cinematography - Audio Records on 70 mm Motion-Picture Release Prints with Magnetic Stripes - Recorded Cahracteristic
March, 2022
-
Identical under single numbering
39.
IS 9125 : 1992
Reviewed In : 2023
Arc lamp carbons for use in cinemas
March, 2023
-
Indigenous
40.
IS/ISO 9336-1 : 2010
ISO 9336-1 : 2010
Reviewed In : 2022
Optics and Photonics - Optional Transfer Function - Application Part 1 Interchangeable Lenses for 35 mm Still Cameras
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
41.
IS 9916 : 1981
Reviewed In : 2020
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Distance Scale Markings of Photographic Lenses
August, 2020
-

Standards Under Develpoment

Projects Approved

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Preliminary Draft Standards

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Drafts Standards in WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Draft Standards Completed WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Finalized Draft Indian Standard

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Finalized Draft Indian Standards under Print

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MED 32 (24570)
CINEMATOGRAPHY B-CHAIN ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC REPONSE OF MOTION-PICTURE CONTROL ROOMS AND INDOOR THEATRES SPECIFICATIONS AND MEASUREMENTS


Aspect Wise Report

 
 Product:   5
 Code of Practices :    6
 Methods of Test :   6
 Terminology :   0
 Dimensions :   20
 System Standard :   0
 Safety Standard :   1
 Others :    3
 Service Specification :    0
 Process Specification :    0
 Unclassified :    0
 


Annexure-I :List of Indian Standards Withdrawn/Superseded

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
1.
IS 10547 : 1983
Reviewed In : 2012
Camera Accessory Shoes for Photoflash Lamps and Electronic Photoflash Units
2.
IS 10739 : 1983
Reviewed In : 2021
Dimensions for model I - Cartridge camera interface and take up core drive of 8 mm type S motion picture camera cartridge
3.
IS 10784 : 1983
Reviewed In : 2017
Dimensions of small flash connections for hand-held cameras
4.
IS 10822 : 1984
Reviewed In : 2021
Dimensions for projection reels for 8 mm type S motion picture film
5.
IS 10835 : 1984
Reviewed In : 2017
Tripod Connections Photographic
6.
IS 10861 : 1983
Reviewed In : 2021
Dimensions for sprockets for 8 mm type S motion picture film
7.
IS 10906 : 1992
ISO 1754
Reviewed In : 2018
Photography - Cameras using films 35 mm and 16 mm film - Picture sizes
8.
IS 10912 : 1992
ISO1203
Reviewed In : 2018
Photography - Roll film cameras - Back window location an picture sizes
9.
IS 11085 : 1984
Reviewed In : 2022
Dimensions for tape splices for 8 mm motion picture film for projector use
10.
IS 11528 : 1985
Reviewed In : 2016
Dimensions for reels for 16 mm motion picture projectors up to and including 120 m capacity 18 mm size
11.
IS 11577 : 1985
Reviewed In : 2020
Dimensions for projectable reels for 8 mm type S motion picture film for use with projection cassettes
12.
IS 11591 : 1985
Reviewed In : 2016
Camera usage of 16 mm motion picture film
13.
IS 12018 : 1986
Reviewed In : 2016
A-chain Reproduction Characteristics of Magnetic Sound Records on 35 Mm And 70 Mm Striped Prints
14.
IS 12293 : 1988
Reviewed In : 2021
Recorded characteristics of magnetic audio records for motion picture film 8 mm type S
15.
IS 12310 : 1988
Reviewed In : 2021
Flutter test film for 8 mm type S Audio reproducers magnetic type
16.
IS 12568 : 1988
Reviewed In : 2020
Methods for Testing Black and White Photographic Enlargers
17.
IS 12638 : 1988
Test Procedures for Germanium Gamma-ray Detectors
18.
IS 12639 : 1988
Test Procedures for Germanium Detectors For X and Gamma Radiation
19.
IS 12748 : 1989
Reviewed In : 2016
Motion Picture Safety Film
20.
IS 12749 : 1989
Reviewed In : 2016
Cinematography - 65 And 70 Mm Unexposed Motion-picture Film - Cutting And Perforating Dimensions
21.
IS 12773 : 1989
Reviewed In : 2016
Cinematography - Recorded Characteristics Of Magnetic Sound Record On 35 Mm Motion Picture Magnetics Film
22.
IS 14620 : 1998
ISO 1230
Reviewed In : 2014
Fusion bonded epoxy coated reinforcing bars - Specification
23.
IS 15046 : 2001
ISO 2721
Reviewed In : 2017
Photography - Cameras - Automatic Controls of Exposure
24.
IS 15048 : 2001
ISO 9336-1
Reviewed In : 2017
Optics and optical instruments - Optical transfer function application Part Intechangeable lenses for 35mm still cameras
25.
IS 15357 (Part 3) : 2003
Reviewed In : 2008
Photography - Projection in Indoor Rooms - Part 3 Classification of Transmitting Projection Screens and Measurement of their Transmitted Luminance Levels
26.
IS 15484 : 2004
Photography - Overhead Projectors - Methods for Measuring and Reporting Performance Characteristics
27.
IS/ISO 3023 : 1995
ISO 3023 : 1995
Reviewed In : 2022
Cinematography - 65 mm and 70 mm Unexposed Motion-Picture Film - Cutting and Perforating Dimensions
28.
IS 4495 : 1992
Reviewed In : 2018
Cinematography - light output of narrow gauge film projectors - Method of measurement
29.
IS 4496 : 1968
Reviewed In : 2021
Screen luminance for the projection of 16 mm film by incandescent lamps
30.
IS 4497 : 1977
Reviewed In : 2020
Steel wardrobes Adjustable Type - Specification Second Revision
31.
IS/ISO 519 : 1992
ISO 519 : 1992
Reviewed In : 2021
Photography - Hand-Held Cameras - Flash-Connector Dimensions
32.
IS 5260 : 1969
Reviewed In : 2021
Buzz-track test film 16mm see IS5260 to5266
33.
IS 5260 (Part 5266) : 1969
Reviewed In : 2021
Buzz-track test film 16 mm IS 5260 1969 to IS 5266 1969 in one volume
34.
IS 5261 : 1969
Reviewed In : 2021
Sound focusing test film 16 mm - SEE IS 5260 TO IS 5266
35.
IS 5262 : 1969
Reviewed In : 2021
Registration test film 16 mm - SEE IS 5260 TO IS 5266
36.
IS 5263 : 1969
Reviewed In : 2021
Multi-frequency test film 16 mm - SEE IS 5260 TO IS 5266
37.
IS 5264 : 1986
Reviewed In : 2021
3150 Hz Flutter Test Film for 16mm cinematograph prjectors - SEE IS 5260 TO IS 5266
38.
IS 5265 : 1969
Reviewed In : 2021
Sound-and-picture test film 16 mm - SEE IS 5260 TO IS 5266
39.
IS 5266 : 1969
Reviewed In : 2021
400 Hz signal level test film see IS5260 to5266
40.
IS 5353 : 1969
Reviewed In : 2021
Screen luminance for the projection of 35 mm film on matt and directional screens
41.
IS 5636 : 1970
Reviewed In : 2021
cans for 16 mm projector spools
42.
IS 5673 : 1970
Reviewed In : 2020
Methods of tests for still projectors
43.
IS 5674 : 1970
Reviewed In : 2020
16 mm Projector Spools
44.
IS 5700 : 1977
Reviewed In : 2020
Cinematograph screens
45.
IS 5778 : 1970
Reviewed In : 2020
Still Projectors
46.
IS 6084 : 1971
Reviewed In : 2021
Dimensions for 16 mm motion picture film
47.
IS 6085 : 1979
Reviewed In : 2016
Dimensions for 35 mm motion picture film
48.
IS 6095 : 1971
Reviewed In : 2021
Cans for 35 mm Motion Picture Films
49.
IS 6096 : 1971
Reviewed In : 2021
Dimensions for sprockets for 35 mm motion picture projectors
50.
IS 6097 : 1971
Reviewed In : 2021
Dimensions for cores for motion picture magnetic film
51.
IS 6119 : 1971
Reviewed In : 2021
Carbon Arc Lamps for Motion Picture Projection
52.
IS 6561 : 1972
Reviewed In : 2021
Buzz - track test film see IS 6561 to IS 6564
53.
IS 6561 (Part 6564) : 1972
Reviewed In : 2021
Specifications for test films for 35mm motion- picture sound reproducers photographic type
54.
IS 6562 : 1972
Reviewed In : 2021
1000Hz balancing and signal level test film see IS 6561 to IS 6564
55.
IS 6563 : 1972
Reviewed In : 2021
sound focusing test film see IS 6561 to IS 6564
56.
IS 6564 : 1972
Reviewed In : 2021
scanning beam uniformity test film see IS 6561 to IS 6564
57.
IS 6933 : 1973
Reviewed In : 2021
35 mm portable motion picture projectors
58.
IS 6937 : 1986
Reviewed In : 2021
Overhead projectors first revision
59.
IS 7390 : 1986
Reviewed In : 2021
3150 Hz flutter test film for 35 mm motion picture sound reproducers photographic type
60.
IS 7397 : 1986
Reviewed In : 2021
B-chain electro-acoustic response of motion picture sound reproduction system
61.
IS 7791 : 1975
Reviewed In : 2021
Projector alignment test film for 35 mm motion-picture sound reproducers
62.
IS 9534 : 1980
Reviewed In : 2021
Projectors usage of 8 mm type S motion picture film for direct front projection
63.
IS 9535 : 1980
Reviewed In : 2021
Dimensions for 8 mm type S motion picture raw stock film
64.
IS 9552 : 1980
Reviewed In : 2021
Camera usage of 8 mm motion picture film perforated type S
65.
IS 9577 : 1980
Reviewed In : 2021
Positions and dimensions of image area produced by 8 mm type S motion picture camera aperture and maximum projectable image area
66.
IS 9915 : 1981
Reviewed In : 2015
Lens Aperture Markings Still Cameras
67.
IS 9948 : 1981
Reviewed In : 2012
Shutter Exposure-time Markings Still Cameras


Annexure-II :List of Indian Product Standards

SI. No.
IS No. & Year
Title
1.
IS 10917 : 1984
ISO 2720
Reviewed In : 2021
Exposure meters photoelectric type for general purposes
2.
IS 15047 : 2002
ISO 8581
Reviewed In : 2022
Photography - Electronic Flash Equipment - Connectors to Synchro-Cord
3.
IS 15485 : 2004
ISO 10157
Reviewed In : 2020
Photography - Flash Exposure Meter - Requirements
4.
IS 7848 : 1975
Reviewed In : 2021
Studio spot lights for use in motion picture studios
5.
IS 9125 : 1992
Reviewed In : 2023
Arc lamp carbons for use in cinemas