kcj Loc: Seneca SC

Does anyone use a pen tablet for Lightroom . I have a Mac and am thinking of buying one . What do you use and do you like it.

CA_CanonUser Loc: Friendswood, TX

Yes, I use a Wacom Intuos almost all the time. When performing some functions in Lightroom, the pen is very handy (necessary). If you ever move a photo to Photoshop for more editing, a digital pad is almost a necessity. I really like my Wacom -- worth every penny it cost.

roicead Loc: delaware

i have a wacom cintiq 13hd. it worked well enough in lightroom, but i really used it more in photoshop and illustrator.

unfortunately, in august which was within 6 months of buying the tablet - and keep in mind this was not one of their cheap tablets - the cable that connects the tablet to the computer broke. looking for a replacement part on their webpage led me to find that a lot of others are having the same problem. then to make matters worse i found out the proprietary cable is backordered and not expected to be in until october 1st. thankfully i have an older tablet pc that i can use as a tablet until i can get a replacement cable. and thankfully i don't earn the majority of my paycheck by using their products, cause i'd be out of a job for several months. i'm sure you'll hear some wacom praise from others, but i can't recommend a wacom tablet at this time due to the way they run their business.

Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

I had one and never found anything necessary with gave it away.

Erik_H Loc: Denham Springs, Louisiana

I have a Intuos small tablet and I don't use it in LR much because the majority of the adjustments are globally done and I find that it's easier to use the mouse with the sliders. However, when I send images to PS, I use the pen almost exclusively.

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

I've been using the Wacom Intuos for several months now. I don't use it much in lightroom; but I find that the control you get with the pen in PS is quite good. Best feature of a pen and tablet is that you can control the pressure of the pen which makes a difference when you are editing. Really like it.

Jrhoffman75 Loc: Conway, New Hampshire

If you also have an iPad there are some apps that allow the iPad to connect to the Mac and act as a pen tablet.

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

Pointless with LR great with Photoshop

Psergel Loc: New Mexico

I am considering buying a Wacom Intuos so I borrowed my daughter's Wacom Bamboo about a week ago. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to master it.
After a gazillion years using a mouse (track ball type) I find the tablet to be so alien as to be almost unusable.
I've tried it in both LR and PS and I don't see much value in LR.
I can definitely see the advantages of it in PS ......pressure sensitivity, better fine control etc but it feels so awkward that I can't seem to be able to use it long enough to train my brain.

Those who are able to adapt to using a tablet seem to love them so I'm going to keep trying but I'm glad I haven't invested in one yet.

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

I believe it depends on your artistic ability, (which I have none to very little). I bought a Wacom, tried it long enough to know it wasn't for me, not even in Photoshop. Returned it. I can see where it could be invaluable for someone who has an artistic blessing. (I can't even write my name legibly sometimes :) _)

bweber Loc: Newton, MA

I use a scratch pad as a mouse with my IMAC. drawing with my finger is more accurate than a mouse. However, I find that using a pen tablet really helps in PP, particularly when dodging and burning layers in Capture 1. I had an older Wacom Bamboo, but I had driver problems that Wacom's poor tech support failed to resolve. I purchased a Huion 610 Pro in June. It is great. Much larger than the Wacom and under $100.00from Amazon.

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

Just curious. Wacom makes tablets to over 20 inches. What do you use your tablet on that is larger than 20 inches?

To answer the ops questions, I have been using Wacom tablets since they first came out. I use an Intuos, but they have newer models now. The thing I have found with their tablets is that every model and computer I installed mine on through the years went flawlessly. It is the only piece of equipment I have installed on many machines over the years and not had a driver issue.

I think the use of a tablet is based upon whether or not you have the hand-eye coordination necessary to operate it. I find them invaluable for detail editing, as most have already stated, but I am also a designer and illustrator for museum exhibits, so I find using a pen very second nature.

As far as acquiring one, places like Ebay and Amazon have used ones for a very good price. There are many people who purchase them and soon find out they don't have the skillset or initiative to learn one, and sell them shortly after purchasing one. They are almost like buying a new one as they have seen little usage.

Hope this helps.

bweber Loc: Newton, MA

I purchased the Huion because of the price, not the size. I know that Wacom makes very good products, but their large tablets cost more than I wanted to spend. I agree that they take some practice, but once you get used to them they are easier, and much more accurate, than using a mouse.

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

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redrocktom Loc: Sedona

It you have a recent version iPad or if considering a new one, that with the new iPencil stylus may serve you well. Not sure how compatible the iPencil is with current version iPads though. Worth looking into.