billroach2717

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.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

I like and use Lexar Professional card reader.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1141181-REG/lexar_lrw400crbna_professional_usb_3_0_dual.html

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.

billroach2717

Thanks. That looks good.

billroach2717

Thanks. Some good things to think about.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

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Strodav Loc: Houston, Tx

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.

tcthome Loc: NJ

If you have the $, Benq monitor Check out their website.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=benq

https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor.html

Get an xrite i1display pro for monitor calibration also. https://www.xrite.com/categories/calibration-profiling/i1display-pro

Baysitter11 Loc: Cincinnati

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.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

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

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.

AR Farm Gal Loc: Piggott, AR (NE AR)

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?

MG Audet

Take a look at BenQ monitors. I have a 240 (24 inch). They make much larger ones as well.

rfmaude41 Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)

I always use a Wacom Tablet (either medium or large size)