IS 12568 : 1988 Methods for testing black and white photographic enlargers

UDC 771.318.5 : 620.1 MED 32
Reaffirmed 2020

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers the methods for testing black and whitephotographic enlargers for amateur and professional use in ordinaryphotographic practice.

1.2 More critical tests may be required for at least somefunctions of enlargers for photogrammetry, photoengraving and otherspecial purposes, which have not been covered in this standard.

1.3 Some characteristics of enlargers such as ease of operation,good workmanship and finish, and sturdiness cannot be subjected tospecific testing. However, they are important and should not beoverlooked.

2 References

IS 2 :1960 Rules for rounding offnumerical values

IS 5673 : 1970Methods of test for still projectors