Descent mouse for precision Photoshop work?

photoshop · 17 Jan 2014 at 20:09

Hi Guys,

I'm using a cheap £10 Gigabyte mouse at the moment which i find isn't the best and also the cable at 1.5m is just a tad short.

Don't want to spend loads- £30 is max budget.

Not sure if wired or wireless is better for detailed work...?!

Anyway, any help would be appreciated.

IC3 · 17 Jan 2014 at 20:33

Logitech g400, MS IE 3.0 (low sens only 400dpi)

photoshop · 17 Jan 2014 at 20:34

IC3 said:
Logitech g400, MS IE 3.0 (low sens only 400dpi)

Ahh so the lower the DPI the better it is for detailed/precision work?

just Scott · 17 Jan 2014 at 20:51

photoshop said:
Ahh so the lower the DPI the better it is for detailed/precision work?

No, DPI is just hardware sensitivity. MIE 3.0 just happens to be a very accurate mouse with low DPI.

You want something with low amounts of mouse prediction/angle snapping. Angle snapping will help you draw straight lines, but will also force straight lines when you might not want them.

Go for anything with a flawless optical sensor: Razer Deathadder, Logitech G400, Zowie EC/FK/AM, MS Wheel Mouse Optical, etc.

photoshop · 17 Jan 2014 at 20:52

Thank you

DanielCoffey · 21 Jan 2014 at 14:33

You might also want to see if you can pick up a second-hand tablet and pen. Once you have adjusted to the absolute positioning, you may find it does what you want very well indeed.

TwsT · 21 Jan 2014 at 16:21

H2F Scott said:
No, DPI is just hardware sensitivity. MIE 3.0 just happens to be a very accurate mouse with low DPI.

You want something with low amounts of mouse prediction/angle snapping. Angle snapping will help you draw straight lines, but will also force straight lines when you might not want them.

Go for anything with a flawless optical sensor: Razer Deathadder, Logitech G400, Zowie EC/FK/AM, MS Wheel Mouse Optical, etc.

mie 3.0 love <3