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Hello,

I am thinking of purchasing a graphics tablet. Not knowing too much about them and if it woud suit me, I have decided to purchase used for now and maybe spend better later.

Have seen a Wacom Bamboo CTL-470 Tablet + Pen for £32 and would like to know if this is a good entry point tablet for me and if reasonably priced.

Have just started in the world of PP and thought this would help me learn quicker.

Thanks

Saul.
 
I tried three times to master a tablet and failed miserably.

My advice would be to buy the cheapest second hand tablet you can find. Then if like me it is not for you you can sell it and get most of your money back. If you can master it then I am sure it is much better than using a mouse.

In the end I bought a gaming mouse with adjustable dpi settings. I found this suits me better.
 
Grumps1974 said:
In the end I bought a gaming mouse with adjustable dpi settings. I found this suits me better.
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As my mouse is quite old and dated would a better mouse be another option? Also how/what is adjustable dpi settings used for? :confused:
 
Saul,

What software do you use, LR or Photoshop? If you used brushes a lot in either than worth getting a tablet.

If you are using a PC, have a look at the huion ones on amazon. They do not work well with mac, or they did not when I was looking. I bought a used Wacom intuos small and am happy with it.
 
saul01 said:
As my mouse is quite old and dated would a better mouse be another option? Also how/what is adjustable dpi settings used for? :confused:
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I have found by adjusting the dpi with a gaming mouse I can slow down the mouse movement across the screen. This allows me more accurate control of the mouse for fine work.
 
Also if you do get one put the mouse away otherwise you will find yourself using the mouse more than the pen.
 
I use photoshop, and I have the wacom bamboo - I find it very easy to use, but it did take a little getting used to the 'pressure' response - the harder you press the thicker the line or bigger & stronger the effect.

If you enjoy adding textures, shadows, layers etc and removing or increasing the effect, the wacom will work brilliantly for you - essentially its a 'plug and play' item and I can't stress how simple it is to use.

I used it to make this image by adding textured layers and 'rubbing out' the layer to bring through the original image here and there ;)

not sure if this will upload, cos I've forgotten how to do it on here! https://www.flickr.com/photos/fudgepuddle/21141469488/in/dateposted-public/ or maybe this is how :
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MAL_6898-jam-jar-3[/url] by Maria L, on Flickr[/IMG]

Hope this helps!
 
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sep9001 said:
Saul,

What software do you use, LR or Photoshop? If you used brushes a lot in either than worth getting a tablet.

If you are using a PC, have a look at the huion ones on amazon. They do not work well with mac, or they did not when I was looking. I bought a used Wacom intuos small and am happy with it.
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I have just started, and am using Photoshop on a PC. Mainly am practicing/copying via online tutorials, so only know the very basics just yet. My thought was to learn both as I go alone.

I'll have a look at the Huion ones in a bit.
 
HopefulM said:
I use photoshop, and I have the wacom bamboo - I find it very easy to use, but it did take a little getting used to the 'pressure' response - the harder you press the thicker the line or bigger & stronger the effect.


Hope this helps!
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Which one do you have? As I am managing to find some as low as £25. So may might the bullet and get one.
 
[QUOTE="Grumps1974, post: 7039363, member: 75248" In the end I bought a gaming mouse with adjustable dpi settings. I found this suits me better.[/QUOTE]

Sorry should have asked, what mouse do you have?
 
Grumps1974 said:
In the end I bought a gaming mouse with adjustable dpi settings. I found this suits me better.
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Sorry should have asked, what mouse do you have?
 
Saul

I'm a relatively recent convert to a Wacom table having previously owned a Bamboo and not getting on with it I bought a second hand Intuos Pro. Wow! What a revelation in comparison. I now do all of my editing in LR and PS using the tablet - it is much more natural and intuitive and just by watching a few tutorials on you tube or similar you can really step on your knowledge and learn quickly.

I'd recommend a tablet on condition that you commit to learning how to use it, persevering and not giving up during the initial bedding in period whilst you get used to the significant change.
 
saul01 said:
Which one do you have? As I am managing to find some as low as £25. So may might the bullet and get one.
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Wacom Bamboo - cost about £49 about 2-3 years ago, so could be the one! Green on the back, has two touch buttons, pen and about A5 drawing pad size with a pen that has a button.
 
HopefulM said:
Wacom Bamboo - cost about £49 about 2-3 years ago, so could be the one! Green on the back, has two touch buttons, pen and about A5 drawing pad size with a pen that has a button.
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This is the one I was thinking of

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Just see what serious retouchers use...

Using a pen and tablet is much more natural than a mouse and once you get into it you will never look back.
 
I got one a few years ago, with good intensions and great ideas for it - didn't work out for me, just couldn't get on with it and got rid.
 
Toxic said:
Just see what serious retouchers use...

Using a pen and tablet is much more natural than a mouse and once you get into it you will never look back.
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Won't be classifing myself as a serious retoucher ever I think.
 
Just a quick update, managed to get a used gaming mouse cheap so will have a try with this first.

Thanking you all for your help and advise.
 
sep9001 said:
Also if you do get one put the mouse away otherwise you will find yourself using the mouse more than the pen.
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Denyerec said:
Personally I can't ever imagine using PS without a tablet anymore... :)
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Ditto, but it took me a couple of weeks to get used to it and rather longer to get competent with it. The main thing is that you no longer click / drag / release click to do everything; a single tap of the stylus is all that's required.
 
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