ISO 6053:1979

Photography — Shutter cable release tip and socket — Dimensions

Specified are the shape, basic dimensions and technical requirements of the screw threads of the shutter cable release tip and socket. The standard has been prepared with a view to ensuring the international interchangeability of cable releases.

Photographie — Embout et prise du déclencheur souple — Dimensions

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-1979
• ICS: 37.040.10 - Photographic equipment. Projectors
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 42 - Photography
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 42 - Photography
• Current Stage: 9020 - International Standard under periodical review
• Start Date: 15-Jan-2026
• Completion Date: 15-Jan-2026

Overview

ISO 6053:1979 specifies the shape, basic dimensions and technical requirements for shutter cable release tips and sockets used in photography equipment. Its purpose is to ensure international interchangeability of cable releases by defining the screw-thread profiles, dimensional tolerances and constructional details for tip and socket fittings.

Key Topics

• Scope: Dimensions and technical requirements for screw threads of shutter cable release tips and matching sockets (see figures referenced in the standard).
• Socket variants: Two permitted socket types
  • Type 1 - with tapered threads (preferred)
  • Type 2 - with parallel threads (permissible if release force ≤ 10 N)
• Mechanical requirements:
  • No failure of the cable when a resisting force of 20 N is applied to the guided plunger (1 N ≈ 0.1 kgf).
  • Plunger extension: minimum 12 mm extension beyond end of tip under load; when relaxed the plunger must not extend beyond the tip end.
• Thread geometry and tolerances:
  • Thread profile and basic dimensions are given (figures in the standard).
  • The bisector of the flank angle must be perpendicular to the bolt axis; pitch measured parallel to the axis.
  • Maximum deviation of half the flank angle: ±30′ (minutes of arc).
  • Maximum deviation of thread pitch: ±0.02 mm between any two turns.
• Constructional guidance: For Type 2a, the cone should guide the plunger smoothly into the hole.

Applications

ISO 6053 is practical for:

• Manufacturers designing or producing shutter cable releases, tips and sockets to guarantee compatibility across brands.
• Photographic equipment repair shops and parts suppliers selecting or replacing cable release fittings.
• Quality and compliance engineers verifying thread dimensions and tolerances for interchangeable mechanical connections in cameras and accessories.
• Product designers or hobbyists who need standardized dimensions for custom or replacement shutter release parts.

Who Should Use This Standard

• Camera and accessory manufacturers
• Precision mechanical engineers in photographic equipment
• Component suppliers and parts distributors
• Service centers and restoration professionals

Related Standards

• Developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 42 (Photography). For broader interoperability and product compliance, consult other ISO photography and mechanical thread standards published by ISO/TC 42 or relevant ISO machining/thread standards when designing mating parts.

Keywords: ISO 6053, shutter cable release, cable release tip, socket, screw threads, dimensions, tapered threads, parallel threads, photographic equipment, interchangeability.

Standards Content (Sample)

International Standard
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Photography - Shutter cable release tip and socket -
’ Dimensions
Photographie - Embout et Prise du dklencheur souple -- Dimensions
First edition - 1979-12-15
Ref. No. ISO 6053-1979 (EI
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flexible shutter release, fitting ends, junction, specifications, screw threads, dimensions.
Descriptors : photography, photographic equipment,
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- Price based on 2 pages
Foreword
ISO (the international Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of
national Standards institutes (ISO member bedies). The work of developing Inter-
national Standards is carried out through ISO technical committees. Every member
body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been set up has the
right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental
and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to
the member bodies for approval before their acceptance as International Standards by
the ISO Council.
International Standard ISO 6053 was developed by Technical Committee ISO/TC 42,
Photography, and was circulated to the member bodies in August 1977.
lt has been approved by the member bodies of the following countries :
Switzerland
Australia France
Austria Germany, F. R. Turkey
Belgium Italy United Kingdom
USA
Canada Japan
Czechoslovakia South Africa, Rep. of USSR
Y ugoslavia
Egypt, Arab Rep. of Spain
No member body expressed disapproval of the document.
International Organkation for Standardkation, 1979
Printed in Switzerland
INTERNATIONALSTANDARD
ISO 6053-1979 (E)
ahutter cable release tip and socket -
Photography -
Dimensions
0 Introduction There shall be no failure of the cable when a resisting forte of
20 N* is applied to the guide
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Norme internationale
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Photography - Shutter table release tîp and socket - Dimensions
Première édition - 1979-12-15
Réf. no : ISO 6053-1979 (FI
CDU 771.368.2
Descripteurs : photographie, matériel photographique, déclencheur souple, embqut, raccordement, spécification, filetage, dimension.
Prix basé sur 2 pages
Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une fédération mondiale
d’organismes nationaux de normalisation (comités membres de I’ISO). L’élaboration
des Normes internationales est confiée aux comités techniques de I’ISO. Chaque
comité membre intéressé par une étude a le droit de faire partie du comité technique
correspondant. Les organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouverne-
mentales, en liaison avec I’ISO, participent également aux travaux.
Les projets de Normes internationales adoptés par les comités techniques sont soumis
aux comités membres pour approbation, avant leur acceptation comme Normes inter-
nationales par le Conseil de I’ISO.
La Norme internationale ISO 6053 a été élaborée par le comité technique ISO/TC 42,
Photographie, et a été soumise aux comités membres en août 1977.
Les comités membres des pays suivants l’ont approuvée :
Afrique du Sud, Rép. d’
Égypte, Rép. arabe d’ Suisse
Allemagne, R. F. Espagne Tchécoslovaquie
Australie France Turquie
Autriche
Italie URSS
Belgique Japon USA
Canada
Royaume-Uni Yougoslavie
Aucun comité membre ne l’a désapprouvée pour des raisons techniques.
0 Organisation internationale de normalisation, 1979 0
Imprimé en Suisse
NORME INTERNATIONALE ISO 60534979 (FI
Photographie - Embout et prise du déclencheur souple -
Dimensions
Le câble ne doit présenter aucune anomalie lorsqu’on exerce
0 Introduction
une résistance de 20 N* sur la tige guidée.
La présente Norme internationale a été préparée en vue d’assu-
rer I’interchangeabilité internationale
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