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Does anyone here use graphics tablets for photo editing? If so, does it really make a big difference?
Graphics tablets for photo editing
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drunken fool said:
Apparently they're like marmite.. you either love them or hate them. And just like marmite, im in the latter camp. Ive got one, but after trying it for a few weeks it got put in the cupboard and hasn't been brought out since. A few people I know swear by them though. If you do decide to get one; Get a Wacom one. They are far and above the competition.
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I love my Wacom but don't use it for photo retouching, I haven't got enogh control so just use it for sketching.
If you can get the hang of it then I'm sure it would be pretty good for it.
If you can get the hang of it then I'm sure it would be pretty good for it.
I bought a Wacom tablet some time ago. Really nice tablet but I just couldn't use it as well as I'd hoped. It's not shoved in the cupboard or anything however it does not get used 
That said now the thought is in my head, I might give it another go. A friend of mine has given me a demo of how it should be used and it looked good in the hands of someone who is used to it. I was very impressed the way it worked in Painter.
Maybe try before you buy if you can.
That said now the thought is in my head, I might give it another go. A friend of mine has given me a demo of how it should be used and it looked good in the hands of someone who is used to it. I was very impressed the way it worked in Painter.
Maybe try before you buy if you can.
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I have one, really recommend them, but as said Wacom are the best by far.
For photo retouching a big pad (A4Oversize or A3) is good and for sketching /drawing I believe people tend to go for A5 or smaller.
I much prefer the larger pads, and especially on a high res screen you need the extra pad area for accuracy.
The best thing is pressure sensitivity and tilt if you pad supports it.
For photo retouching a big pad (A4Oversize or A3) is good and for sketching /drawing I believe people tend to go for A5 or smaller.
I much prefer the larger pads, and especially on a high res screen you need the extra pad area for accuracy.
The best thing is pressure sensitivity and tilt if you pad supports it.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17606086&highlight=graphic+tablet
If you try a search on these forums "Graphic Tablet" you will some more views. Hope this helps. I posted on the above thread and like many others mine is gathering dust but I always promise myself that I'll give it another go........
If you try a search on these forums "Graphic Tablet" you will some more views. Hope this helps. I posted on the above thread and like many others mine is gathering dust but I always promise myself that I'll give it another go........