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09/07/2008 11:11:42 AM · #1 |
Hi.
I'd like to get myself a graphic tablet but would really appreciate some feedback before I buy.
From all I've heard WACOM are the way to go, but for the sake of interest are there other brands that I should consider?
Also, I think I'd prefer a reasonably sized workspace, many of the ones I saw today were small though... does anybody find these comfortable to work with? |
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09/07/2008 11:22:45 AM · #2 |
| Just as a point of reference, the larger the tablet the more area you need to move your hand. That gets a bit tiresome even on 4x6, imo. I have a Wacom Bambo and it's just right for me and only cost around $60 Us dollars. I thought about buying a much larger tablet but am glad that I went small. Others may have different opinions but if you have never really used one before I would suggest entry level and then if you want bigger or feel you need more then upgrade latter and sell you old one. |
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09/07/2008 11:31:06 AM · #3 |
I have a Wacom Graphire and Bamboo - both are only a5 size - but both are excellent.
The areas worth checking are levels of pen sensitivity, and dpi |
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09/07/2008 11:36:11 AM · #4 |
I've only used the 4x6 size, and it is plenty big for touch-up kinds of applications. If you actually want to make "digital paintings" you might want a bigger model.
Also, remember that the tablets have about two inches of "frame" around the active area, so a 4x6 tablet will actually take up about 8x10 on your desk. |
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09/07/2008 12:12:02 PM · #5 |
| I have the Wacom Graphire (the littler one), and I love it. I don't think you'd be sorry about getting a Wacom. I agree with the previous posters - a bigger one just means you have to move your hand around more. Spend the money on pressure sensitivity instead. |
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09/07/2008 12:26:52 PM · #6 |
I have the Graphire Wacom CTE-430 4x5 editing tablet. Bought from a member at FredMiranda for $30.00! Works great and looks brand new. I used it to do the first layer of this photo, then ran through auto painting with PainterX. Didn't go over well here with comments, but doing great on some other sites. Love the pressure sensitivity...but can get out of hand if you don't pay attention.
Message edited by author 2008-09-07 12:27:51.
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09/07/2008 12:32:19 PM · #7 |
I have the 4x6 Wacom and it is great! 4x6 is a good aspect ratio for my monitor. I decided it didn't need to match image aspect ratios, since they change from image to image--but rather the monitor, since you use the pen also to hit buttons in the application, etc. So 4x6 was a little closer for me than a 4x5. But I never actually tried a 4x5, and it may be just fine, or even better for that matter.
It is about 8x10 overall size, as was previously noted. I find that if I push my keyboard forward and plop the pad in its place (shifted right some, as I am right-handed) that works well, and keeps the keys handy when I need them.
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09/07/2008 01:29:05 PM · #8 |
I have the wacom 6X9 and love it, but if you're on a budget ,an excellent tablet.
Frank |
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09/07/2008 08:41:06 PM · #9 |
| Thanks for all of your suggestions. I really appreciate it! |
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12/31/2008 10:20:40 AM · #10 |
I just got the Genius Mousepen 8x6.
Genius 8x6
I quite like it, much easier to do my edits. Though what the others have mentioned about work area on the tablet are very true, you can adjust the useable work area size in the driver options depending on if you are illustrating or using for post processing. It's nice to have the larger surface if you need it, though! I'm still learning the post processing thing. Forcing myself to learn layers inside/out and use them, but I much prefer using this tablet to a mouse. Sooooo much more control. And such an inexpensive upgrade |
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12/31/2008 10:43:15 AM · #11 |
| I got the Wacom Intuos 6x8 for xmas and so far I like it a lot ... the pen sensitivity is great. I agree with the part about moving your hand a lot though, I can see where it might become tiresome if you do a LOT of editing at one time ... it also takes up a fair bit of space on my desk, but I've put it away when it's not in use ... both for desk space and protection. |
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12/31/2008 10:51:03 AM · #12 |
Due to recent experiences of my own, I am forced to ask one question before making any kind of suggestion: How big is your monitor?
Yes, size of your monitor does matter. |
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12/31/2008 11:04:55 AM · #13 |
I use the Graphire 4x5 one at work, and it is nice. One thing to remember about the size, is in the software (at least for mine), you can define the size of the area to use. So if you can afford to get a bigger one, you may wish to, and you can cut down the active area if you like.
I don't use mine for photo work, so I do have the size of the active area cut down so I don't have to move my hand much at all. But you do lose sensitivity when you do that. |
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