Wacom Graphire Tablet - What Size?

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

07/25/2004 10:23:19 AM · #1

I am looking at getting a tablet for more precise editing and was wondering what size is best. Any input would be appreciated.

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

07/25/2004 10:36:14 AM · #2

Check out //www.wacom.com They have a click-through to help you with the various considerations.
I'm happy with my Wacom Graphire 3 at home. I tend to work from my wrist and have a small pen stroke. If I were doing more in the way of drawing and graphic art, I would appreciate the Intuos 2 12x12 that I have on my desk at work. Desk size is definitely a consideration as the 12x12 is really unwieldy if you haven't got the space. I've only used the two and for a relatively short time, but the one big advantage I see is that the Intuos line comes with a more pressure sensitive pen--handy for more control over brush strokes, drawing and the like.
My personal choice (I didn't choose the one at work.) was driven by availability at the time and $99 price-tag. I figure I can always upgrade if I outgrow it.
Note that the mice on both are sluggish. The Intuos has a mouse with a spring loaded wheel which is very handy for web surfing and scrolling through large documents. I run out of room to manipulate the mouse on the Graphire 4x6 and often resort to my wired mouse when I'm not doing much with the pen.
Hope this helps.

KevinRiggs

Canon EOS-1Ds

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

07/25/2004 11:27:32 AM · #3

Checked Wacom's website out and followed the link that lets you know what size would be good for you. First question: What type of user are you? Photography (he said happily). I'm greeted with the next question and a sidebar photo of a guy but somethings up. Hey, that photo is reversed. The hand grip appears to be on the left side of the camera, not the right. Did someone make a lefthanded camera body or did a graphics person just flip that image?

hehe

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

07/25/2004 11:39:25 AM · #4

Kevin,
I think it's done with mirrors. =p

SMW409

Nikon D70

07/26/2004 07:06:36 AM · #5

I've had a 4x5 tablet for a few years now. Desk space being at a premium this works fine for me. The work space scales to the screen size and works well with any application.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

07/26/2004 08:53:37 AM · #6

Does anyone find the Graphire 3 line limiting in anyway compared to the Intuos line? (i.e. features that you wish the Graphire 3 had)

ddmckinney1954

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

07/26/2004 10:16:55 AM · #7

I got the12x12 in January and love this tablet....however if I had it to do over would go with the smaller size

pfellner

Nikon D70

07/26/2004 10:33:31 AM · #8

I'm on my 3rd 6x8 over the years and I love it. It's got great resolution and is easy to work with. I can't imagine doing masks in PS without one. A couple friends of mine have 12x18s which, don't get me wrong, are great but quite clumsy, not to mention expensive.

Imagineer

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

07/26/2004 10:49:51 AM · #9

I use an Intuos Sapphire A5 size tablet. Both mouse and pen are quickly toggled and it's ideal for most 'brush' strokes. The tablet can be scaled to the screen so your hand movements are scaled up to the visible area.

digistoune

Canon EOS-20D

07/26/2004 10:55:54 AM · #10

I started with a Graphire 4x5 which I donated to my son. He loves it. Replaced with the Intuos 6x8 and I love it. Just big enough without taking over my desk.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

07/26/2004 11:20:06 AM · #11

From what I've read, the Graphire 3 line has only 512 settings for the pen pressure whereas the Intuos has 1024. Are 512 settings enough?

The reason I'm asking is I can get a Graphire 3 4x5 for $99 CDN at Best Buy. It sounds like it would be a good starter tablet.

biohazard

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 35mm f/2.0

07/27/2004 08:06:15 AM · #12

I would never had said this before because i have used this companies diskettes and other media and they have been bad but.... Trust.

I bought a Trust graphics tablet for £30 about 6 months ago. It only has 512 pressure levels but is the one bigger than the 6 by 4 size. I have been very impressed with it so far. No problems, very accurate.

printer4u

Nikon D700

07/27/2004 08:55:55 AM · #13

I've had a 6x8 for at least 6 years and love it! perfect size for me and works well in all applications. I couldn't live without it.