Appendix 8 8-1

Appendix 8

Comparison of Equivalent, Internationally Recognized Film System Classes

Manufacturer /
ASTM (1) DIN (4) EN (4) ISO (2) RCC-M (5) BS (3)
Film type

AGFA (6)

Structurix D2 special G1 C1 GI 1 A

Structurix D3 1 G1 C2 GI 1 A

Structurix D3 s.c. 1 G1 C2 GI 2 A

Structurix D4 1 G2 C3 GI 3 A

Structurix D5 1 G2 C4 G II 3–4 A

Structurix D7 2 G3 C5 G III 4 B

Structurix D8 2 G4 C6 G III 5 B

Fuji (6)

IX 25 1 G2 C3 GI 3 A

IX 50 special G1 C1 GI 1 A

IX 80 1 G2 C3 GI 3 A

IX 100 1 G2 C4 G II 3–4 A

IX 150 2 G4 C6 G III 4–5 B

Kodak (6)

DR special G1 C1 GI

M 1 G1 C2 GI

MX125 1 G2 C3 GI

T200 1 G2 C4 G II

AA400 2 G3 C5 G III

CX 3 G4 C6 G III

B W-B G III

(1) ASTM E 94-93 / ASTM E 94-84 A

(2) ISO 5579
(3) BS 2600: Type A: high contrast – very fine-grain
Type B: high contrast – fine grain
(4) Classification in accordance with DIN EN 584-1 as compared with DIN 54117 T1 which has been replaced.
(5) French standard
(6) Provided that the appropriate proof of suitability is furnished, equivalent film types produced by other film
manufacturers may also be considered.