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traderjohn Loc: New York City

srt101fan wrote:

Getting ready to replace a malfunctioning computer mouse. I'm finding the array of choices overwhelming!

Speaking strictly from the standpoint of photo editing, are there any issues I should consider in the selection of a mouse? Is the ability to adjust sensitivity important?

I like this better than a mouse... Wacom Cintiq 16

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

I think it's great that there are so many non-mouse suggestions when OP asked about a mouse.

Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

I have gotten away from using a mouse. Use my track pad. But if I were going to revert to using a tracking devise strictly for photo editing I would go back to using a pad and pen devise. Just a consideration.

dbrugger25 Loc: Raleigh, NC

I have a Locitech MX Master 3 that is comfortable, precise, rechargable and has a lot of features. It is a bit expensive but I recommend it.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

PHRubin wrote:

As an aside (nothing to do with photos editing): I just bought an LED cordless mouse for the Mrs. She liked it except for 1 thing - she never remembers to turn off the thing when she leaves the computer. I had to get her a USB mouse.

Don’t most wireless mice timeout into a standby mode? All my mice are battery powered and last long enough that I’m taken by surprise when a battery needs replacing.

srt101fan

Manglesphoto wrote:

Do you like the one you are using now? if so why not go with what you'er used to?

The mouse I have (and need to replace) came with an HP computer many years ago. No direct replacement that I can see. Besides, I think I'm ready for a wireless mouse. And, coming back to my original question, are there differences in mouse specs that make photo editing easier? It doesn't look like it based on the responses so far...

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

srt101fan wrote:

The mouse I have (and need to replace) came with an HP computer many years ago. No direct replacement that I can see. Besides, I think I'm ready for a wireless mouse. And, coming back to my original question, are there differences in mouse specs that make photo editing easier? It doesn't look like it based on the responses so far...

The main problem is steadiness. Slow the mouse tracking speed down a bit and steady it against the edge of your free hand when needed. Works for me.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

yssirk123 wrote:

The Logitech M705 (wireless) is the best mouse I've used:

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-M705-Wireless-Marathon-Mouse/dp/B087Z733CM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LIPLFSI8SPAG&keywords=logitech+m705&qid=1638966878&sprefix=logitech+m70%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

srt101fan wrote:

Getting ready to replace a malfunctioning computer mouse. I'm finding the array of choices overwhelming!

Speaking strictly from the standpoint of photo editing, are there any issues I should consider in the selection of a mouse? Is the ability to adjust sensitivity important?

Mac or Windows PC? If Mac:

I use both the MacBook Air's trackpad (best in the industry, according to every reviewer I've ever read) and the Apple Magic Mouse. Both are more than sufficient for my needs.

If I were a photo retoucher, or a computer artist doing vector graphics, I'd want a Wacom tablet of some sort.

My wife uses a top-end Logitech mouse on her work PC. She has tried lots of PC keyboards and mice (our closet is littered with them) and hasn't really found any of them that she likes as much as the Apple keyboards and mice. My last Logitech mouse seemed fine, so long as I used their software to set it up.

TKT Loc: New Mexico

One has to match mouse OS sensitivity with any physical limitations you may have. I have PD and am 81 years old and find that a trackball type of mouse works the best for me. This has taken me several years to figure out.

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

Sensitivity is controlled by MS Windows

Karl's Bird Photography Loc: Oregon

bwana wrote:

If you're really serious about photo editing, go with a tablet and pen. See: https://www.wacom.com/

bwa

jackm1943 Loc: Omaha, Nebraska

srt101fan wrote:

Getting ready to replace a malfunctioning computer mouse. I'm finding the array of choices overwhelming!

Speaking strictly from the standpoint of photo editing, are there any issues I should consider in the selection of a mouse? Is the ability to adjust sensitivity important?

I use a Logitech mouse but I'm left handed. The mouse, I presume like all computer mouses, is right handed. I have gotten used to it so it's not a major problem but I would prefer a left handed option if they're available.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

jackm1943 wrote:

I use a Logitech mouse but I'm left handed. The mouse, I presume like all computer mouses, is right handed. I have gotten used to it so it's not a major problem but I would prefer a left handed option if they're available.

I’m pretty sure you can switch the buttons through your OS settings.

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

Longshadow wrote:

Eww. Touch pads. Yuck also.
I can run a mouse anywhere, except draw a straight line or circle.

If you're using PSE (and I imagine this works on PS as well), select your tool (pencil, brush) and the size.
Move your mouse cursor to the start of the straight line and click once. Move the cursor to the end of where the straight line should be, press the Shift button, and click again. Done.
There is a way for circles as well, but can't remember it, will have to look for it.
Happy drawing with the mouse!