Photoshop... tablet?

[Glitter]

Hi

Just wondering if anyone can recommend a graphics tablet/pen?

Thanks,
Deb

[Venomator]

Wacom A6 ... :thumbs: ... inexpensive but damned fine tool ... :D




EDIT ... Reviewed by yours truly HERE (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=17586&highlight=Wacom) ... :D


HTH ... ;)


:p

[BRASH]

I got an A4 Aiptek off ebay for £60 a wee while ago. Delighted with it and a lot cheeper than Wacom

[Chappers]

I use a Wacom Graphire tablet. Bit more expensive but works great. However I would say any of the Wacom range would be a good choice

[Anima Templi]

ditto. Intuos 2. Best investment I've made. Look out for Intuos 2 bargains as they have been replaced by the Intuos 3. Mine cost €99.

[Jonnyreb]

depends what you want to spend Deb....

You can get a Wacom bamboo for a good price, or go mad like me and get the Intuos3 A4, or insane like Mike and get the A3 version!!

Def recommend wacom though - just discipline yourself to use it

[Glitter]

Thanks guys... I'm looking on ebay as I type:thumbs:

[oldgit]

I've got an A5 Graphire4 (Wacom) and use it all the time with PS2.

[Glitter]

If anyone spots a good deal... please let me know... thanks x x x

[Canon Bob]

Deb,

What size are you looking for ?

Bob

[Glitter]

Bob - i'm not fussy.... its my first one so unsure as to whats best....?

[moomike]

...or insane like Mike and get the A3 version!!

:lol: :lol:
I'm downgrading soon though as I need the space :lol:

Totally agree with Jonny though & will highly recommend one, you'll definitely notice the difference when you start to use it - I hate using a mouse now, it's like drawing with a bar of soap :gag:

[Canon Bob]

I've got a Graphwire 3 5x4 that I don't use...picked up an oversize A4 version once I'd got the hang of it. There's a few minor scuffs on it but nothing serious.

I think it's the one reviewed here http://www.trustedreviews.com/peripherals/review/2004/08/05/Wacom-Graphire3-Classic-Pen-Tablet/p1

....see what other people think first though....no rush.

Bob

[Glitter]

Bob, I'm PMing you x

[Ugs]

Got a Wacom Bamboo a week ago and now have the buttons on the pen and tablet set to suit me.
Took a little while to get used to it but would not go back to a mouse again for any application. Got it set so that I can now do almost anything with one hand whilst cuddling a JD in the other :)
One question though: I notice that they sell replacements for the "nib". How does it wear out? (Most of the time the pen is used held slightly off the tablet surface) .. also does it just suddenly stop working or is there a noticeable "slowdown" or summat when it gets near being worn out?

[Canon Bob]

....One question though: I notice that they sell replacements for the "nib". How does it wear out? (Most of the time the pen is used held slightly off the tablet surface) .. also does it just suddenly stop working or is there a noticeable "slowdown" or summat when it gets near being worn out?

The nib is pressure sensitive in certain modes (editting) and the harder you press, the heavier the line (dependant on the feature selected).

Bob

[Ugs]

The nib is pressure sensitive in certain modes (editting) and the harder you press, the heavier the line (dependant on the feature selected).

Bob

aha! I thought it might be something like that. I should be OK then as I dont use that feature. I prefer using the brush controls in PS to set weight etc.
One advantage of using the pen is that I no longer get cramp in the little finger of my right hand that I used to get with the mouse :)
Cheers.

[Jonnyreb]

Its not so much as case of the nib wearing out Ugs, bu there are nibs that replicate the feel of a felt-tip pen, a nib that is spring-loaded (better tactile return on the pressure sensitive setting) and one other that i haven't worked out yet ;)

[Ugs]

Its not so much as case of the nib wearing out Ugs, bu there are nibs that replicate the feel of a felt-tip pen, a nib that is spring-loaded (better tactile return on the pressure sensitive setting) and one other that i haven't worked out yet ;)



I like the idea of the spring loaded nib. The main reason I dont use the sensitivity settings is that there is no "feed back" so I find it hard to keep a consistant line. I will have to do a search and try one of those if they do them for the Bamboo.
I love trying something new to me - thanks:)

[AndyBorzi]

I have a Wacomb Bamboo (A6) and thought I am still getting used to it I love it!

Plus it is a perfect size for my desk (sits in front of the keyboard)...any bigger then I would have no room for anything else.

[snapshot]

I can suggest the Wacom A6. This device is so inexpensive than other tablets out in the market and this does everything the other expensive tablets can do.

[Glitter]

Thanks for all the info x