ISO 3664:2009Withdrawn

Graphic technology and photography — Viewing conditions

Technologie graphique et photographie — Conditions d'examen visuel

This edition has been replaced by ISO 3664:2025.

Abstract / scope

ISO 3664:2009 specifies viewing conditions for images on both reflective and transmissive media, such as prints (both photographic and photomechanical) and transparencies, as well as images displayed in isolation on colour monitors.

ISO 3664:2009 applies in particular to:

  • critical comparison between transparencies, reflection photographic or photomechanical prints and/or other objects or images;
  • appraisal of the tone reproduction and colourfulness of prints and transparencies at illumination levels similar to those for practical use, including routine inspection;
  • critical appraisal of transparencies that are viewed by projection, for comparison with prints, objects or other reproductions; and
  • appraisal of images on colour monitors that are not viewed in comparison to any form of hardcopy.

ISO 3664:2009 is not applicable to unprinted papers.

Life cycle

Replaces

ISO 3664:2000WithdrawnViewing conditions — Graphic technology and photographyInternational Standard · Published 24 Aug 2000 · ISO/TC 42

Replaced by

ISO 3664:2025PublishedGraphic technology and photography — Viewing conditionsInternational Standard · Published 11 Jul 2025 · ISO/TC 42