Wacom Bamboo tablets

[F34R]

I am looking for a pen style tablet to use for editing pictures with photoshop(CS6). Will one of these work well?

Also is this a good brand to go with? I am currently looking at the the create tablet. Not sure what one I would use for editing pictures.
For those that use photoshop, is one of these really of use in the long run? I have never used one or the other and would like to know what people think that own them. As an artist I am feeling limited by using a mouse where as having a pen tool would feel at home and allow me to use the lassoing thing fast and on point.

http://www.wacom.com/en/products/pen-tablets/bamboo

[tg318is]

I've been using the Intuos 4 for the last year and it's great. It takes a little getting used to but once you get the hang of it, it becomes very natural. If you want a decent tab I'd stay clear of the bamboo range though.

[glnr13]

the bamboos have an ever so slight lag to them. the intuos line is much better, easy to find on clist for a fair price compared to retail. the 5 is by far my favorite and the cintiqs are a blast to use but too pricey for me.

you'll get the hang of it in less than 2 days and you'll wonder why you haven't been using a tablet all these years.

[eskimo810]

Wacom is the industry and consumer standard when it comes to tablets. Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm fairly sure there is no reason to go with a different brand. I haven't used this current generation of Bamboo tablets but I did have a last-gen one before it was broken in an accidental and completely avoidable fashion. No, it's not quite as awesome an experience as the more professional level Intuos lineup I had at school, but it was still wonderfully useful. If the extent of your requirements is to guide the lasso in photoshop, f34r not, it will do that and much more.

I bought mine for the same reasons as you, for the natural and precise guidance of the cursor. You can draw with it in Photoshop if you have some patience and a good mind for hotkeys; I ended up using it mostly in Illustrator as it made using the pen tool x100 times easier/faster. There were moments where I transitioned from artwork to web browsing, etc. and found myself still comfortably using the stylus.

So my Bamboo was cool, I'm not sure of the quality of these newer ones, as they are approximately 1/3 of the price that mine was. However, if you plan on using this for many hours of the day I would recommend finding an Intuos as has been mentioned. They really are all over CL, so give it a shot.

[Fusion]

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[cbouchez]

I have a wacom intuos 4 medium just got it about a month ago and I need to get used to it. but I do like the way it works.

[LEANE30]

I have that same track ball that I took to work for my 9-5. Limiting movement to just two digits is saving me from so much pain. (Deep scarred tissue and jacked tendons on my dominant hand.) I swear by that track ball. The wireless has good range, made for a fun April fools I did to a co worker.

I use an intuos 3. Circa 2003. One of the best interface investments I have ever made, was around $300 something back then plus extra pens. I would pass on the airbrush pen if you are an Adobe user, consider it if your primary suite is Corel. The chisel maker pen is a must if you ink in illustrator. The bamboo touch seems like an interesting one, never been too tempted to upset though as I am sure I do not fully utilize it's resolution as is.

Do not go for a large one unless you are the standing type. Your arm will tire out. To small is no good unless it's higher resolution. Keep in mind it maps top your screen, but on a computer you can always zoom in and out. They have different aspect ratio models, factor in your screen type and probable future screen types when choosing your pads aspect ratio.

I would consider looking for used. Seems many people buy these thinking it will make them better at drawing then realize it is it's own medium that demands mastery and if you don't have the skill with pen and paper, pen and screen is no different. Undo is cool tho. Lol. Seriously consider used, I've seen new in box for sale for dirt cheap from many disenfranchised quitters

[eskimo810]

I have that same track ball that I took to work for my 9-5. Limiting movement to just two digits is saving me from so much pain. (Deep scarred tissue and jacked tendons on my dominant hand.) I swear by that track ball. The wireless has good range, made for a fun April fools I did to a co worker.

I use an intuos 3. Circa 2003. One of the best interface investments I have ever made, was around $300 something back then plus extra pens. I would pass on the airbrush pen if you are an Adobe user, consider it if your primary suite is Corel. The chisel maker pen is a must if you ink in illustrator. The bamboo touch seems like an interesting one, never been too tempted to upset though as I am sure I do not fully utilize it's resolution as is.

Do not go for a large one unless you are the standing type. Your arm will tire out. To small is no good unless it's higher resolution. Keep in mind it maps top your screen, but on a computer you can always zoom in and out. They have different aspect ratio models, factor in your screen type and probable future screen types when choosing your pads aspect ratio.

I would consider looking for used. Seems many people buy these thinking it will make them better at drawing then realize it is it's own medium that demands mastery and if you don't have the skill with pen and paper, pen and screen is no different. Undo is cool tho. Lol. Seriously consider used, I've seen new in box for sale for dirt cheap from many disenfranchised quitters

Track ball has a purpose, but I think we can all agree that it won't be able to do what a tablet can. I'm not really sure why it popped up in this thread at all. As far as the used tablet market goes you seem to be spot on. I was known as an artist in high school and I can remember a few instances of peers asking me about tablets, buying them, and doing nothing with them as their enthusiasm couldn't quite overcome a complete lack of confidence and skill.

[Fourbanger]

I've never used one, but Monoprice has some for pretty cheap and they have good reviews: http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...08&cp_id=10841

[Threehz]

I have an Intuos 3, very precise. It definitely takes a minute to get used to, but pretty quick learning curve.

[JoeyZ]

I've used both the intuos line and a Bamboo. Its all on your preference. I think that if you've never had a one before, get the Bamboo. They do have a slight drag to them and it feels a lot more natural (almost like drawing on paper) as opposed to the Intuos or Graphire if you find an old one of those.
Deff stay with a well known brand though. The cheapo ones are terrible.

[87e30]

How much are you really doing? I think if you're just looking to lasso then A) there are some better/faster selection methods for certain things and B) you can be pretty darn good on a mouse. I do everything on an apple trackpad and feel like I've gotten pretty efficient. Sure a tablet would be nice, but they aren't cheap...

* disclaimer for most a trackpad is not effective, for me I only had a laptop for years and it's what I got comfortable with.

Edit so I just watched their videos and now I want one... lol. Still stand by the fact that you don't need one though. If you get one would be interested to see how you like it.

[JamesE30]

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