I'm having a new computer built and am pretty secure with the big decisions made. I am looking for advice on the peripherals however. May I please hear your suggestions for: Monitor (single); Mouse; Keyboard; and Card Reader. Thanks in advance.
DirtFarmer
Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA
Many years ago I gave up on my mouse and started to use a trackball. It does not need clear real estate on your desk. It sits in one spot and you just move the trackball around with your thumb. You can use it as long as you can reach it, even under a pile of papers (the normal state for my desk).
About 5 years ago I got a Logitech Ergo wireless trackball. The old wireless trackball I had used an AA battery. The Ergo model I got can be plugged into a USB port to charge the internal battery. Only have to do it for a few hours a month.
The ball is fairly easy to remove for cleaning. You do get dust accumulating in the trackball pocket, much like you have to clean out the mouse occasionally.
The Ergo model has a button that controls the trackball speed. Toggles between normal and slow speed. The slow speed is useful for fine work on images.
For image work you could consider a tablet. The trackball takes a bit of getting used to but the tablet takes more getting used to. Once you are comfortable with it people say it's really invaluable. I'm not used to it yet but I can see its advantages.
For the future, consider dual monitors. I find it very useful to have Lightroom on one monitor and Photoshop on the other.
Thanks. Some good things to think about.
DirtFarmer
Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA
billroach2717 wrote:
Thanks. Some good things to think about.
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I use my photography PC for gaming as well so I like Steelseries keyboards and Razer mice. On the photography side I like Sony mem cards so I have a Sony XQD / SD card reader and a Dell UP2716D photo monitor. For close masks, I added a Wacom tablet.
TriX
Loc: Raleigh, NC
Me too - excellent quality.
DirtFarmer wrote:
Many years ago I gave up on my mouse and started to use a trackball. It does not need clear real estate on your desk. It sits in one spot and you just move the trackball around with your thumb. You can use it as long as you can reach it, even under a pile of papers (the normal state for my desk).
About 5 years ago I got a Logitech Ergo wireless trackball. The old wireless trackball I had used an AA battery. The Ergo model I got can be plugged into a USB port to charge the internal battery. Only have to do it for a few hours a month.
The ball is fairly easy to remove for cleaning. You do get dust accumulating in the trackball pocket, much like you have to clean out the mouse occasionally.
The Ergo model has a button that controls the trackball speed. Toggles between normal and slow speed. The slow speed is useful for fine work on images.
For image work you could consider a tablet. The trackball takes a bit of getting used to but the tablet takes more getting used to. Once you are comfortable with it people say it's really invaluable. I'm not used to it yet but I can see its advantages.
For the future, consider dual monitors. I find it very useful to have Lightroom on one monitor and Photoshop on the other.
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I totally agree here. I started using a track ball several years ago and found it to be so much more precise and easier on my wrist. Not for everyone. When my husband uses my computer for a quick “something”, he grumbles about how hard it is to use. But , I love mine.
Check out any of the BenQ hardware-calibrated monitors - the model numbers will begin with an SW prefix.
BudsOwl
Loc: Upstate NY and New England
DirtFarmer wrote:
Many years ago I gave up on my mouse and started to use a trackball. It does not need clear real estate on your desk. It sits in one spot and you just move the trackball around with your thumb. You can use it as long as you can reach it, even under a pile of papers (the normal state for my desk).
About 5 years ago I got a Logitech Ergo wireless trackball. The old wireless trackball I had used an AA battery. The Ergo model I got can be plugged into a USB port to charge the internal battery. Only have to do it for a few hours a month.
The ball is fairly easy to remove for cleaning. You do get dust accumulating in the trackball pocket, much like you have to clean out the mouse occasionally.
The Ergo model has a button that controls the trackball speed. Toggles between normal and slow speed. The slow speed is useful for fine work on images.
For image work you could consider a tablet. The trackball takes a bit of getting used to but the tablet takes more getting used to. Once you are comfortable with it people say it's really invaluable. I'm not used to it yet but I can see its advantages.
For the future, consider dual monitors. I find it very useful to have Lightroom on one monitor and Photoshop on the other.
Many years ago I gave up on my mouse and started t... (
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I am also a trackball user for at least the last thirty years. My laptop has a pad, but i still prefer using a trackball with it.
billroach2717 wrote:
I'm having a new computer built and am pretty secure with the big decisions made. I am looking for advice on the peripherals however. May I please hear your suggestions for: Monitor (single); Mouse; Keyboard; and Card Reader. Thanks in advance.
I am in the market for a computer that will handle Lightroom's big needs to work efficiently. Would you please share the specs of the computer that you bought?
Take a look at BenQ monitors. I have a 240 (24 inch). They make much larger ones as well.
DirtFarmer wrote:
Many years ago I gave up on my mouse and started to use a trackball. It does not need clear real estate on your desk. It sits in one spot and you just move the trackball around with your thumb. You can use it as long as you can reach it, even under a pile of papers (the normal state for my desk).
About 5 years ago I got a Logitech Ergo wireless trackball. The old wireless trackball I had used an AA battery. The Ergo model I got can be plugged into a USB port to charge the internal battery. Only have to do it for a few hours a month.
The ball is fairly easy to remove for cleaning. You do get dust accumulating in the trackball pocket, much like you have to clean out the mouse occasionally.
The Ergo model has a button that controls the trackball speed. Toggles between normal and slow speed. The slow speed is useful for fine work on images.
For image work you could consider a tablet. The trackball takes a bit of getting used to but the tablet takes more getting used to. Once you are comfortable with it people say it's really invaluable. I'm not used to it yet but I can see its advantages.
For the future, consider dual monitors. I find it very useful to have Lightroom on one monitor and Photoshop on the other.
Many years ago I gave up on my mouse and started t... (
show quote)
I always use a Wacom Tablet (either medium or large size)
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