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tablet advice..please
Dec 16, 2012 14:42:18   #
Joelbarton87 Loc: Hereford u.k
 
Hi all im looking at getting a tablet for use with photoshop can any one recommend a good one please ......

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Dec 16, 2012 14:52:19   #
CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver
 
The Wacom tablets are the standard. They have the Bamboo which is less expensive but work well. The Intuos line is the more full-featured. I would never go back to a mouse for retouching work.

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Dec 16, 2012 14:55:26   #
CajonPhotog Loc: Shreveport, LA
 
I have heard that you can't go wrong using a Bamboo tablet. I have a Monoprice tablet (off brand) that works ok, but it is really too big, I am all over the tablet trying to apply one effect or another. With a smaller tablet you are not moving your arm/hand near as much. A 6 or 7 inch tablet should be sufficient for most users. I am still learning how to utilize mine but when I get through the learning curve I think all will be ok.

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Dec 16, 2012 15:07:08   #
Joelbarton87 Loc: Hereford u.k
 
It appears that there are a couple of bamboo models which one is the better one ?

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Dec 16, 2012 15:30:34   #
CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver
 
Joelbarton87 wrote:
It appears that there are a couple of bamboo models which one is the better one ?


I believe the difference is just in the size. Smaller can be better as you need to move less to cover the screen. With the Intuos, you can map the tablet area to whatever screen area you want. Not sure about the Bamboo line, however.

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Dec 16, 2012 15:37:59   #
Designerfin Loc: Utah, USA
 
I chose an Intuos for my daughter because of its higher resolution and pen tilt sensitivity, but she is more like a pro user. If this is for a hobby, and you wouldn't miss tilt sensitivity, I think the Bamboo tablets would be a great choice for the money. My daughter used the same Bamboo tablet for several years before getting the new Intuos.

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Dec 17, 2012 09:27:58   #
GHK Loc: The Vale of Eden
 
Joelbarton87 wrote:
Hi all im looking at getting a tablet for use with photoshop can any one recommend a good one please ......


Wacom. You don't need to waste money on a large one - A6 is fine.

GHK

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Dec 17, 2012 18:47:26   #
wmsisk Loc: Chattanooga, Tn
 
I saw the reply to your question and I have one. What is a bamboo tablet and what does it do for me. Is it like an ipad, etc. or what?

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Dec 17, 2012 18:49:34   #
CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver
 
wmsisk wrote:
I saw the reply to your question and I have one. What is a bamboo tablet and what does it do for me. Is it like an ipad, etc. or what?


Just google it. It's all there.

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Dec 17, 2012 18:52:11   #
wmsisk Loc: Chattanooga, Tn
 
OK, Thanks

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Dec 17, 2012 19:03:09   #
BigGWells Loc: Olympia, WA
 
Bamboo Create....I am looking at that one...think it will do just what I need..

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Dec 17, 2012 19:27:43   #
PalePictures Loc: Traveling
 
CaptainC wrote:
Joelbarton87 wrote:
It appears that there are a couple of bamboo models which one is the better one ?


I believe the difference is just in the size. Smaller can be better as you need to move less to cover the screen. With the Intuos, you can map the tablet area to whatever screen area you want. Not sure about the Bamboo line, however.


I agree with the captain. Have both the large into Intuos 4 and the small Intuos 5. I only use the small one. Smaller is better with this tablet. It is pretty much the industry standard for retouching and compositing. I haven't use a mouse for almost two years.

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Dec 17, 2012 19:37:56   #
imagesintime Loc: small town, mid-America
 
wmsisk wrote:
I saw the reply to your question and I have one. What is a bamboo tablet and what does it do for me. Is it like an ipad, etc. or what?


Try this http://cameratico.com/guides/how-to-choose-wacom-pen-tablet/

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Dec 17, 2012 22:40:48   #
ab7rn Loc: Portland, Oregon
 
CaptainC wrote:
Joelbarton87 wrote:
It appears that there are a couple of bamboo models which one is the better one ?


I believe the difference is just in the size. Smaller can be better as you need to move less to cover the screen. With the Intuos, you can map the tablet area to whatever screen area you want. Not sure about the Bamboo line, however.


I have the Bamboo, and it fits my screen. 22 inch If you use photoshop and navigator you can do great detail work.

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