What is ISO 12231‑1 about?
ISO 12231 -1 is the first part of the ISO 12231 series of standards that is applicable to supplemental vocabulary. ISO 12231‑1 defines terms used in electronic still picture imaging that has not been defined by other ISO/TC 42 standards, technical specifications, or technical Reports.
Who is ISO 12231‑1 for?
ISO 12231‑1 on electronic still picture imaging terminology is useful for:
- Photographers
- Electronic imaging personnel
- Photo builders
Why should you use ISO 12231‑1?
Electronic still picture imaging concepts are drawn from traditional photography, electronics, video, and information technology. In some cases, the concepts are redefined to apply to electronic still picture imaging. For example, unlike traditional photography, measurements cannot be defined in terms of “film” or “sensitized material”, since images acquired by digital image capture devices are stored electronically and are not immediately exposed on film. The meaning of shutter and exposure time is also different for digital image capture devices because an electronic imaging sensor typically has image acquisition characteristics that are different from those of film.
ISO 12231‑1 provides a vocabulary that standardizes the use and meaning of terms associated with electronic still picture imaging that was not defined by other ISO/TC 42 deliverables. It is organized alphabetically and follows natural (English) word order wherever possible.
What’s changed since the last update?
ISO 122311:2020 supersedes BS ISO 12231:2012, which is withdrawn.
The main changes are as follows:
- ISO 12231 was renamed ISO 122311
- The formatting has been switched from a comprehensive vocabulary standard to a supplemental vocabulary standard, supplementing the ISO Online Browsing Platform
- Unlike previous editions of this document, this edition no longer includes terms and definitions that were defined by other ISO/TC 42 deliverables (Standards, Technical Specifications or Technical Reports)