Wacomm Tablets
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- k_temp
I need advice on a tablet that im thinking on getting. I'm not a heavy illustrator, just trying to experiment a bit with the device and do some lettering and/or illustration for fun (to start).
Those with experiences with tablets, which one do you think i should get to start?
Wacom Intuos4 Medium Pen Tablet? or Wacom Bamboo Fun Medium?many thanks
- Continuity0
I love the Intuos 4. The medium gives the right balance of usable surface against large monitors. If you're using a medium with a 27" iMac or cinema display, you won't be tiring yourself out dragging the pen all over the place, like you would a large, but your movements won't be hyper-sensitive like they would on a small.
- i have a 27" iMac. I was thinking about the small or med tablet but thanks this helps.k_temp
- Morning_star0
Bought the Wacom Bamboo for my kids last Christmas. It was so good it now resides in my home office, I told the kids it broke. Brilliant value for money and a good entry level tablet.
- fourth0
medium intuos4 all the way. even though I don't illustrate much the tablet is great for accurate work in illustrator, pshop editing and even web design.
when I use a mouse now I feel like a caveman.
and don't spend more for the bluetooth version, I have one and it's ok– would rather have the wired version
- fyoucher10
I have the Wacom Bamboo Fun and Touch Medium from last year (the most expensive Bambo). I'll sell it to you for $90 (less than half price). Used literally like 3 times testing it out. (I have dual monitors, doesn't really work with multiple monitors b/c ratio of screen real estate to tablet space is off).
I'm near Philly but would ship obviously. Have all packaging, everything. Basically brand spanking new.
Lemme know.
- nb0
I have one of these... you can't beat that price.
http://www.monoprice.com/product…
- arne0
the closer the size of the tablet is to the size of the screen the better to handle. so, a small tablet is not really a beginner tablet. maybe as a substitute for a mouse but not for illustration and photoshop. if you want to spend less for now, better get a larger but used one.(i'm using tablets since i use computers early 90s.)
- monNom0
a lot depends on how you like to draw. if you're a big sketchpad drawer that draws from the shoulder, a larger wacom is the way to go. if you're more of a notebook doodler who draws from the wrist and fingers, a small wacom is going to feel more comfortable.
bamboo is a great place to start.
- k_temp0
Thanks for the feedback.
Still haven't decided so I guess i'll just have to go and try it out.From what Ive read, Bamboo is more basic and "for fun" (like the name) and the sensitivity is lesser than Intuos. Intuos has more tools and features and greater sensitivity while drawing, which could come in handy if I want to experiment more and more.
thanks again.
- k_temp0
Just to give you guys a bit of what I'm expecting from a tablet. I'll most likely be doing some handwriting lettering, photo editing (photoshop), doodles and/or ornaments for any projects and some drawings. Everything that can supplement a designer to add some flavor to their work.
No 3D rendering, no realistic shadows/lighting effects in illustrations, nothing that fancy (im not that awesome at illustrating either).
- k_temp0
I need help....
!!!
I've just got my tablet and so far it has been great and fun to fuck around. Ive been using it in inDesign, using is as the mouse, and just to get used to however every time i tried to zoom in or out it goes all the way in or out. It doesnt do small increments but it goes the the closest or farthest that the program is allowed to.
Have you guys experienced this with a tablet? is that something thtat i can fix in options?
I have the Bamboo Capture pen n tool.
thanks