They do have machines which can vary the intensity of the laser and make
continous tone film -- looks just like a real neg. The machines are
called film recorders, and they usually output to either 4x5 or 8x10
film. The cost is quite high -- on the order of $150.
> They can't change the
> intensity of the laser which exposes the film, so it's black or nothing.
> That's why you need to use a linescreen, otherwise you're picture will
> come out looking like kodalith.
That should have read "otherwise YOUR picture..." I hate it when others
make that mistake. *ugh* I'm so humiliated.
<fingers flying>
David