Graphics Tablets

• Pitmatic

  Member

  May 15, 2011 at 11:36 am

  Ok

  I am thinking very seriously about getting a graphics tablet and from what i have read wacom is the job etc but which one to get and is size important are the bigger sizes better for the money and capability

  I dont want to get the wrong size or buy a brand that will just break after a short while and i get into the whole having to buy twice disaster

  Any thoughts :)

  Mark
  climberhunt

  Participant

  May 15, 2011 at 12:42 pm

  Wacom Bamboo are the business to start, PC world have them for €79. I would not see the need for a large model to start out. And they come in at about €250-300.

  Rgds,
  Dave.
  Pitmatic

  Member

  May 15, 2011 at 9:27 pm

  Thanks what ae the advantages of the larger models? if any?

  apart from pen pressure can the tablet sense pen rotation of is that a pricey feature?
  stcstc

  Member

  May 16, 2011 at 7:02 am

  i use an A5wide wacom. dont use a mouse,and love it

  I have tried both couple of small tablets and couple of the cheap ones too. and none of them were great. its worth investing in a decent sized wacom

  talk to paddy barker, he sells them
  BarkerPhotographic

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  May 16, 2011 at 9:39 pm

  The Wacom Intuos 4 Medium is the best option for most people. At present there are two nice offers, One is the medium tablet and a full Photoshop CS5. The second is a bundle with Adobe Lightroom 3 and is available with either the Wired or Wireless tablet. Check them out here: http://www.barkerphotographic.ie/search.php?searchname=wacom+medium” onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false;
  yorizz

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  May 17, 2011 at 9:04 am

  Tablets are great. I have one and the mouse is gathering dust somewhere in a cupboard. The size of the tablet matters. Not the bigger, the better, but it has all to do with your ‘eye-hand-coordination’. Think of when you draw, are you happier with a fine pen, drawing really fine intricate details, moving only your fingers or are you happier with cruder material and move more from your wrist or even you elbow? If you’re more of the ‘fine’ kind a small tablet would be good for you, if you’re more of the ‘grand gesture’ go for a larger one. Maybe you should try one somewhere before you buy?
  Pitmatic

  Member

  May 17, 2011 at 9:27 am

  I think yorizz has hit the nail on the head there I didnt think about the tablet size suiting your style I need to find somewere to try them out! darn it!