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Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon

06/02/2008 12:49:35 PM · #1

Mouse. Yup mine went bonkers last night and I was wondering, before I head off to buy another, is there a mouse that is more adapted to Photoshop or just any photographic software in general? What do the pros use in photo retouching shops besides their 4,000$ tablets? If indeed they use a mouse at all. Then, what do the DPC pros use around these parts?

Any recommendations for a mouse before I go off and buy another Logitech? This one lasted 3.5 years, it was a X700.

CassieDoodle

Nikon D200

06/02/2008 12:50:42 PM · #2

DONALD DUCK!

ahem.
sorry.

:)

timfythetoo

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

06/02/2008 12:50:54 PM · #3

Wacom tablet all the way. Nowhere near $4000 either for the graphire.

Message edited by author 2008-06-02 12:51:23.

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/02/2008 01:41:49 PM · #4

I use a Logitech G5 Laser mouse. It's more adapted towards gaming in that you can change the weight and feel of it to your liking but it does very well for Photoshop. It is very accurate and comfortable to hold for long periods of time. You can also change the sensitivity of the mouse on the fly by using the buttons on it. I would highly recommend getting one. Yours for around $40-50 depending on where you get it from.

bergiekat

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

06/02/2008 01:45:22 PM · #5

what the Tooth Fairy said....and....and...the Wacom tablets often come w/a mouse should you choose that over the pen. I use both! :P (And my pictures show the crappiness, too!) Tablets are not that expensive anymore.

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

06/02/2008 03:01:54 PM · #6

I actually have a Bamboo tablet and I like it fine but I want a good mouse too. The mouse that came with the Bamboo can only be used on the tablet so it's not a replacement for an ordinary mouse.

I'll give the G5 mouse a look SamDoe1. Thanks all.

Louis

Nikon D800

06/02/2008 04:02:29 PM · #7

I use MS Wireless Laser Mouse 8000. It has a few quirks, but I really like it. I could never previously get used to wireless mice before, but this one is perfect for me. Been using it at work and home for a year or more now.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/02/2008 04:46:47 PM · #8

Cool thanks Louis, I'll take a gander at that one too at the local FS or BB when I do get over there later tonight or tomorrow.

d56ranger

Canon EOS-20D

06/02/2008 05:10:42 PM · #9

I use a Logitech MX Laser, a programmable 8 button mouse, and a Wacom tablet with my Mac. Because I like the speed of the curser with my mouse, in my opinion, the Wacom mouse "ain't worth a damn;" it lives in the drawer.

yanko

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Carl Zeiss 50mm ZE f/1.4 Planar T for Canon

06/02/2008 05:30:24 PM · #10

Originally posted by bergiekat:

Tablets are not that expensive anymore.

My birthday is coming up so maybe someone could get me this cheap one. :P

Message edited by author 2008-06-02 17:31:10.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

06/02/2008 05:40:37 PM · #11

I saw a Wacom one at 1049CDN. Looked pretty neat.

bergiekat

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

06/02/2008 06:17:40 PM · #12

Originally posted by yanko:

Originally posted by bergiekat:
Tablets are not that expensive anymore.

My birthday is coming up so maybe someone could get me this cheap one. :P

Jeez, Richard...you don't ask for much...rofl! Maybe we can work out some mentoring lessons, lol.

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/02/2008 06:22:40 PM · #13

I like the bigger ergonomic ones. The more crooked and twisted it looks, the more comfortable it is to use.

paddles

Pentax K10D

Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF

06/04/2008 10:00:36 AM · #14

Even the Wacom Graphire tablets are pretty good. I use mine for everything (photo work, general "mousing"; I'm actually holding the pen at the same time as I type ten-fingered) - the only time the mouse gets any use is when my girlfriend wants to use my computer.