Which tablet????

[LDamm]

I was shopping for a new mouse to work with Photoshop. I wanted some extra buttons for shift and alt. But at the prices for good mice, I started looking at tablets.

Are they really good for photo editing in PS?

Which ones are people using?? (budget please, I'm broke)

Thanks
Lee

[highbarger]

Originally Posted by LDamm

I was shopping for a new mouse to work with Photoshop. I wanted some extra buttons for shift and alt. But at the prices for good mice, I started looking at tablets.

Are they really good for photo editing in PS?

Which ones are people using?? (budget please, I'm broke)

Thanks
Lee

If you use brushes in PS, a tablet is very helpful. If your workflow is mainly color correction, cropping and resizing, you may not get much out of one. I use an old 4x6 Wacom tablet for cloning, painting in layer masks and freehand drawing. For many other tasks, like clicking buttons and making rectangular selections, the mouse still gets its share of work. I'm left handed but use the mouse right handed, so it's easy for me to switch between the two.

[JDArt]

Originally Posted by LDamm

Are they really good for photo editing in PS?

Tablets are good in general - for photoshop and for general "mouse" work. I use a Wacom (smallest one) and have for years. Helps you avoid repetitive stress injuries, in addition to its more obvious benefits.

[LDamm]

Originally Posted by highbarger

I'm left handed but use the mouse right handed, so it's easy for me to switch between the two.

I'm trying to learn all the brushes, cloning, maskes, odd selections, so it sounds like I should try one.

I, to, am left handed for writing, but do everything else right handed. I was wondering which hand I would use the pen in.( My left is useless with a mouse)

Lee

[highbarger]

Originally Posted by LDamm

I'm trying to learn all the brushes, cloning, maskes, odd selections, so it sounds like I should try one.

I, to, am left handed for writing, but do everything else right handed. I was wondering which hand I would use the pen in.( My left is useless with a mouse)

Lee

Sounds like it would work very well for you. Stylus in one hand, mouse in the other... just don't try to use them simultaneously, though. It really confuses the computer

[StinkyDaddy]

I like the small Wacom as well.

I use both the pen and the wacom mouse.

Wm.

[LDamm]

Thanks all for the feedback.

I think I'll put a tablet on the Christmas list.

Can I do any better than the Wacom Bamboo Fun (small) for my first tablet?

Lee

[DAVE PROUTY]

I have Wacom Bamboo tablet, and find it nice to work with. However, a tablet takes quite a bit of getting used to. Play a good bit to familiarize yourself and have a blast! I use it mostly in Painter; in Photoshop, it's kind of tedious for maneuvering about. it really is mostly a "get used to it" thing. I think you'll realy love using one.

[fredlef]

My wife has a larger wacom that she uses but we;ve had an old smaller one sitting around for a long time and i finally got it out a couple of weeks ago and started using it. I don't use it exclusively and it does take getting used to but I am getting there - patience and persistence!

[KmH]

If you can qualify for a student discount:

Wacom Intuos3 Tablet 4x6 Refurbished (Limited Supply) at Academic Superstore

[Worm324]

I have a 9x12 wide screen Wacom Tablet and it is awesome!! My editing time and efficiency went way up since i purchased it. I think it was around 4 bills though

Best,
Jay

[LDamm]

Thanks all for the input.

I picked up a Bamboo Fun (small) the other day. LOVE IT!!!!!

Took less than one game of Solitare to get used to it.

I made a couple custom pens for it so I have opacity on the pressure. Should end up to be a powerful tool if I ever learn Photoshop.

I need a small keyboard so the two will fit on my desk pullout.

It keeps getting better as I fill in the pop up menu. What are people putting in their pop up menu? I would assume some keyboard shortcuts?

Thanks again
Lee

[golfer]

Just read these posts on tablets, and had a question.
Do you need a tblet pen and mouse, and the the tablet mouse work with you computer screen as well or, do you need one of each?
I have Adobe programs, do I need any other software to make the system work for me?

[LDamm]

Originally Posted by golfer

Just read these posts on tablets, and had a question.
Do you need a tblet pen and mouse, and the the tablet mouse work with you computer screen as well or, do you need one of each?
I have Adobe programs, do I need any other software to make the system work for me?

The Bamboo Fun is plug and play. However, when you load its software, you gain a lot of setup you can do with the pen and tablet.

The tablet comes with a pen and a mouse that works only of the tablet.

You do not need a mouse at all, the pen can do everything but type. Although my regular mouse still works normal as long as the pen is away from the tablet.

So short answer, you use the software that comes with the tablet, and you can use pen only, pen with tablet mouse, pen with your mouse, or either mouse at any time, your choise. Very versitle.

Hope that made sense.

Lee

[golfer]

LDamm; thank you, that is most helpful.
Wonder if there is any advantage of larger vs; smaller tablet. fAre they all the same resolution?

[LDamm]

Originally Posted by golfer

Wonder if there is any advantage of larger vs; smaller tablet. fAre they all the same resolution?

Hopfully someone that has used both can answer that. I have only used the one I have. At this point I like the fact that I can cover the whole screen without moving my hand.