What is an "LVT"?
The LVT is an ultra-high resolution, continuous tone Film Recorder that exposes directly on photographic transparency and negatives films. LVT is an acronym for "light valve technology", which was the original exposure moderating mechanism when the film recorder was first introduced by Kodak. The current version uses LED technology, which replaced the earlier light valves.

How High is the Resolution?
The LVT uses fixed, optical resolutions for exposing. The resolutions are commonly referred to as "RES40, RES80, etc.". RES is the number of pixels per millimeter, therefore RES80 is an expose resolution of eighty pixels per millimeter or 2,032 pixels per inch. The ultra-high resolutions are further enhanced by the continous tone nature of film and this device. Continuous tone devices offer ultra-smooth gradations and subtle transitions. There are no "dots" as in inkjet output.

4 x 5 Film Optical Fixed Resolutions (Live Image Area is 3.5" x 4.5")
RES	20	24	30	40	48	60	80
DPI	508	609.6	762	1016	1219.2	1524	2032
RGB	11.6 Mb	16.7 Mb	26.2 Mb	46.5 Mb	67 Mb	104.7Mb	186.1 Mb
Pixel(x)	1778	2133	2667	3556	4267	5334	7112
Pixel(y)	2286	2743	3429	4572	5486	6858	9144

8 x 10 Film Optical Fixed Resolutions (Live Image Area is 7.5" x 9.25")
RES	20	24	30	40	48	60
DPI	508	609.6	762	1016	1219.2	1524
RGB	51.2 Mb	73.8 Mb	115.2 Mb	204.9 Mb	295 Mb	461Mb
Pixel(x)	3810	4572	5715	7620	9144	11,430
Pixel(y)	4699	5638	7048	9398	11,277	14,097

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