What features should I look for in a Wacom Tablet?

[Big Mike]

They should all work. It's just an interface device like a mouse. The difference is that it also has a pressure sensitivity which can be set to something like brush size, brush density etc. Really, not any different that a gaming mouse with a bunch of buttons that can be configured.

 

[kathyt]

They should all work. It's just an interface device like a mouse. The difference is that it also has a pressure sensitivity which can be set to something like brush size, brush density etc. Really, not any different that a gaming mouse with a bunch of buttons that can be configured.

They are supposed to be much better then using a mouse. I am probably going to have arthritis in my one hand. I know where that sentence is going to lead with Jdubs and runnah.

 

[jwbryson1]

They are supposed to be much better then using a mouse. I am probably going to have arthritis in my one hand. I know where that sentence is going to lead with Jdubs and runnah.

Just remember: JHubs (Good) :hug:: Runnah (Bad) :mrgreen:

 

[runnah]

They should all work. It's just an interface device like a mouse. The difference is that it also has a pressure sensitivity which can be set to something like brush size, brush density etc. Really, not any different that a gaming mouse with a bunch of buttons that can be configured.

They are supposed to be much better then using a mouse. I am probably going to have arthritis in my one hand. I know where that sentence is going to lead with Jdubs and runnah.

You should do an ergonomic evaluation of your workspace. I did one and I've found that I feel way better.

 

[jwbryson1]

They should all work. It's just an interface device like a mouse. The difference is that it also has a pressure sensitivity which can be set to something like brush size, brush density etc. Really, not any different that a gaming mouse with a bunch of buttons that can be configured.

They are supposed to be much better then using a mouse. I am probably going to have arthritis in my one hand. I know where that sentence is going to lead with Jdubs and runnah.

You should do an ergonomic evaluation of your workspace. I did one and I've found that I feel way better.

No doubt that would help.

 

[Big Mike]

They should all work. It's just an interface device like a mouse. The difference is that it also has a pressure sensitivity which can be set to something like brush size, brush density etc. Really, not any different that a gaming mouse with a bunch of buttons that can be configured.

They are supposed to be much better then using a mouse. I am probably going to have arthritis in my one hand. I know where that sentence is going to lead with Jdubs and runnah.

In terms of sensitivity of movement, they are better than the old ball mouses (mice)...but a newer mouse can be pretty good as well. I just got a new mouse for my day job (3D CAD design etc.). It's a gaming mouse, with several customizable buttons and sensitivity control.

I do know people who use their pen/tablet for everything...but I don't find that comfortable. Maybe with a larger tablet and enough space to set it up with good ergonomics, it could be better.

 

[Murray Bloom]

I use an Intuos 4 Large. Yes, it's big, but when I used a smaller one, the scaling (ratio between the tablet and my 24" monitor) didn't feel right. Moving to the larger tablet fixed that.

 

[Murray Bloom]

Oops. Duplicate post.

 

[molested_cow]

Had an Intuos 3 a while back, never got a hang of it. Then we had the 21" Cintiq which I thought I'd be using more often since it's more direct. Nope, never really used it for what it was work. Mouse and keyboard work better for me.

 

[MiFleur]

I have a bamboo, I am not a professionnal, but I use it to make color adjustments in camera raw, and to cut around objects in photoshop. the buttons on the left side are customizable, the tablet is pressure sensitive and does everything I need. I have the bigger bamboo, and work with 2 screens on my computer, I have no problems whatsoever with it! As I did not work with any other models, I cannot compare, but it is efficient and not too expensive.

 

[jwbryson1]

So would everybody agree that for an amateur who uses PS just for fun and who is not making a living from photography, that the medium sized Bamboo would suffice, and the Intous 5 model may be more than I need at this point?