| » Forum Index » Problems and solutions » Topic: what pad do you use...wicom? |
|
Posted on 02/03/06 3:12:13 PM |
|
mr.pbody
*** Posts: 138 Reply  |
what pad do you use...wicom?
hi all! for those that use a pad which one do you find that works rather well with ps...and what size? i've been looking at wicom but they are awfully expensive. i've also heard that some brands don't play out very well in photoshop (???). |
Posted on 02/03/06 4:27:25 PM |
|
trinityofone
Guest Reply |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
I use a Wacom (I've always pronounced it Way-com but according to the 'Photoshop Guys' on Photoshop TV, it's Wah-com) Graphire 2. It's a small tablet and really precise operations can be a little wobbly but on the whole, it great and invaluable for shading, etc. The Graphire is not massively expensive, I think they're around 60-70UKP. Once you've got the hang of it, you'll wonder how you survived without one! _________________ It must be Thursday, I never could get the hang of Thursdays |
Posted on 02/03/06 5:45:39 PM |
|
Steve Caplin
Administrator Posts: 7047 Reply  |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
Wacom's really the only one to use. I have the smallest Intuos tablet - an A6 sized active area - and I find it easily big enough, even on my 23 inch monitor. Remember what I say in the book, though: they do take a week or two to get used to. But it's worth the effort! |
Posted on 02/03/06 9:57:08 PM |
|
Bob
Expert Expressionist Posts: 130 Reply  |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
I also use a Wacom. I've had a Graphire model for several years and have found it to be entirely adequate. But, when it becomes necessary to replace it, I'll get the Intuos. I've also found the smallest tablet easily big enough. In fact, I find the larger tablets require too much hand motion to suit my tastes. But, if you like to draw with large sweeping motions or have issues with small muscle motor skills, you may find the larger tablets more satisfactory. |
Posted on 02/03/06 10:07:10 PM |
|
uk2usadaz
Designer Dynamo Posts: 70 Reply  |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
Wacom Intuos 1 9x12 and its way too big for me. But it was very cheap. $150 had it 3 years now. I find the larger tablets require too much hand motion to suit my tastes. ** Nod's head agrees ** _________________ Look upwards and share the wonders that I see. |
Posted on 03/03/06 9:08:42 PM |
|
paul 2005
Guest Reply |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
I have a cheapo small Wacom, but it works great. I used to have an A3 GTCO one years ago but couldn't afford the desk space any more  |
Posted on 04/03/06 12:35:38 PM |
|
maiden
Golden Gif Gagster Posts: 471 Reply  |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
I too have a Wacom, one of the cheaper versions without pen tilt and I must confess to not using it as much as I should. _________________ mad as a badger and twice as furry |
Posted on 04/03/06 4:06:41 PM |
|
Dek_101
Apocalyptic Artisan Posts: 175 Reply  |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
I have a wacom tablet too ...erm .. somewhere? ... I've had it about 18 months .. it's still in the box .... I've tried using it a few times but I really haven't managed to get the hang of it yet ... all my photoshopping is done on the track pad on my laptop ... I don't even own a mouse .... Awwwww 
|
Posted on 06/03/06 11:31:25 AM |
|
samuel graham walker
Guest Reply |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
Hi All, I am trying to get to grips with a Nisis tablet,does anyone have any information as regards quality etc, |
Posted on 07/03/06 00:26:42 AM |
|
Steve Mac
Grunge Genie Posts: 539 Reply  |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
Dek There is a website that has a training DVD specifically for the Wacom tablet being used with Photoshop. Check it out, you could get a lot more from your tablet than you think. www.photoshopcafe.com _________________ Steve Mac |
Posted on 12/03/06 02:47:31 AM |
|
Pierre
Constructional Confabulator Posts: 637 Reply  |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
I hve a good old Graphire tablet (Wacom is up to Grapphire 4 now) that is 4 X 5 and I find it a bit too small for the amplitude of my hands/arms gestures. I would recommend minimum 6X8 or even 9X12, depending on your available desk space and if you want to use their mouse (which works good and never gets clogged) I like the ability to use keys on the tablet (you can assign your shortcut keys or alt - ctrl- etc). I tried it before and really loved it. I just went on their site and saw that they now have that on a Grapphire 4 tablet (used to be only on the more expensive Intuos series). Grapphire4 6X8 is about 200 US$, not cheap, but worth the money. And their technology last longer then the computer's! I would change mine, but it works just fine and my wife does not allow me to... 
Pierre _________________ |
Posted on 13/03/06 4:46:42 PM |
|
pauline
Centenary Challenger Posts: 213 Reply  |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
I have an intuos 3 ( 9 x 12. ) If I were to do it over I would go for a 6 x 8 which would be the perfect size. I find the 9 x 12 on the large size but got it for the same price as a 6 x 8 from e-bay. Couldn't pass up a good deal and didn't have the opportunity to try one out before purchasing. I love my tablet and wouldn't be without it. Since I'm also a painter I didn't find there was much of a transition for me and it feels much more natural than the mouse. _________________ Pauline |
Posted on 13/03/06 10:28:51 PM |
|
DaltonX
Raster Reanimator Posts: 259 Reply |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
I can't remember a time when I didn't use a wacom pad....at the minute I use the Graphire2 6x8 ...had it now for a couple of years and like Pierre said... this is my second computer...and still the same pad... so they are well worth the money to last so long..... before that I had 3 smaller wacom pads... wore them all out lol... I think this is about the right size for me now tho.... much better than the smaller ones.... was about £189 when I got it... I think the new Graphire4 is around the same price...and is definitely next on my Christmas list 
Oh yeah, with my Northern Irish accent I've always pronounced it.. 'Whack-em!' 
DaltonX |
Posted on 02/04/06 8:51:31 PM |
|
tank172
ThreeDee Thriller Posts: 692 Reply  |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
I've had my Wacam for a little over a month...already, the felt on the bottom of my mouse is wearing away very quickly. The corners especially have been worn down to the rubber! Is this normal, or should I purchase more felt? For a $200 investment...I want to keep it in top shape by not scratching my tablet! |
Posted on 13/04/06 8:58:00 PM |
|
Alareth
* Posts: 4 Reply  |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
I just picked up an Intuos3 4x5 tablet a few days ago. I had originally intended to get a Graphire but decided to splurge on the "better" model. I haven't done much more than fiddle with it yet. Heck, I'm still trying to come to grips with using Photoshop, my background has been Paint Shop Pro. _________________ Ignorance can be fixed, stupidity lasts a lifetime. |
Posted on 14/04/06 01:09:22 AM |
|
DaltonX
Raster Reanimator Posts: 259 Reply |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
Just noticed that the new graphire4 doesn't come with a mouse  ... well that sucks eggs!  .... looks like it'll hafta be the Intuos for me next then... sheesh!_________________ DaltonX |
Posted on 14/04/06 01:28:46 AM |
|
Alareth
* Posts: 4 Reply |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
I generally don't use the mouse that comes with the pad. My mouse has custom adjustable settings for resolution. It helps when I need to do fine work. _________________ Ignorance can be fixed, stupidity lasts a lifetime. |
Posted on 14/04/06 01:47:24 AM |
|
DaltonX
Raster Reanimator Posts: 259 Reply |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
I never use the mouse in Photoshop... but it is handy for surfing or for other applications... I look forward to seeing sum of your fine work _________________ DaltonX |
Posted on 14/04/06 11:21:44 PM |
|
stefan
Detail Demon Posts: 401 Reply  |
Re: what pad do you use...wicom?
I've got a cheapo Wacom 4X5 " at the mo and it's been great but I want to upgrade to an Intuos A4 with one of those lovely pens that have Pressure-sensitivity with 1,024 levels. The one I've got now is not really letting me get "in control" the way I want to, especially when you want to paint in fog or light. As for Dek doing everything on the track pad of his laptop...............RESPECT! |