Getting a little more accurate

[fish]

As I improve my photoshop skills, I'm finding that the mouse is just not optimal for fine movements. What do y'all use? A pen/tablet? Any recommendations?

[ian408]

As I improve my photoshop skills, I'm finding that the mouse is just not optimal for fine movements. What do y'all use? A pen/tablet? Any recommendations?
Funny you should mention it. I was thinking about a wacom tablet and
pen. I was thinking something in the 6x8 like this Wacom Tablet (http://www.wacom.com/productinfo/intuos.cfm)

Ian

[AltPro]

As I improve my photoshop skills, I'm finding that the mouse is just not optimal for fine movements. What do y'all use? A pen/tablet? Any recommendations?

I've become quite fond of my Logitech Marble Mouse, sort of a roller ball that is operated by the index finger and the clicks are operated by the thumb and ring finger. It's a USB device and works fantastic with fairly decent accuracy in PS.

[peachmaan]

The pen thingy would be effective.... but can't you raise the sampling rate on your mouse in the mouse properties a little more??

[dkapp]

I use the wacom 6x8 tablet, and I'll never go back to a mouse for photo work. It feels so natural, and the accuracy is amazing.

If you live near an Apple store, they have some on display that you can use.

http://www.apple.com/retail/

Dave

[fish]

Thanks for the responses. I notice there are several models of wacom tablets. A local computer shop has a Wacom Graphire3 6X8 USB Tablet White (CTE630PE) for $170.

[lynnma]

Thanks for the responses. I notice there are several models of wacom tablets. A local computer shop has a Wacom Graphire3 6X8 USB Tablet White (CTE630PE) for $170.I have one Fish...absolutely a must... you'll never go back.. the control is just like drawing, just amazing..mines the Intuos 2.

[lynnma]

Funny you should mention it. I was thinking about a wacom tablet and
pen. I was thinking something in the 6x8 like this Wacom Tablet (http://www.wacom.com/productinfo/intuos.cfm)

IanYes Ian, Iwas just saying to Fish.. I have the Intuos 2.. I absolutely love it. Nothing like a mouse, absolute control, you'll love it.
Lynn

[dkapp]

Thanks for the responses. I notice there are several models of wacom tablets. A local computer shop has a Wacom Graphire3 6X8 USB Tablet White (CTE630PE) for $170.

I have the intuos2.

Dave

[pathfinder]

Yes Ian, Iwas just saying to Fish.. I have the Intuos 2.. I absolutely love it. Nothing like a mouse, absolute control, you'll love it.
Lynn
I have a 6x8 or so Graphire tablet and I have installed it and removed it twice - I just cannot seem to coordinate with the screen and the pen as well as I can with the 4 button wheelmouse. Maybe I should give it another try, seems like most folks prefer the pen.

I wonder if the people who prefer the pen tend to be Apple users where the mouse only has one button - or not. For me, control does not come from manual dexterity, but working at the appropriate resolution on the screen. If I can see it on the screen, I can follow it with the mouse - at least I think I can anyway http://www.dgrin.com/images/icons/lickout.gif.

[wxwax]

Good point, 'finder. If I'm having trouble with the ol' hand-eye coordination, I just bump the zoom. Eventually I get to the pixel stage, and that's big enough to navigate with a mouse. In the past I had thought about getting a tablet, but I seem to be making do without, so I'll persevere.

[zero-zero]

I have an Intuos and an Intuos 2 in my studio, both A4 size. Like many others, I'll never go back to photoshopping with a mouse. The tablet is so much faster and natural, and you get pressure AND tilt sensitivity. Get one. You won't regret it for a minute.

That said, there are operations I prefer to do with the mouse, but if I had to choose just one, I'd go with the pen.

No need to get a big one, a medium or even small graphire will do just fine if you're not going to be doing long hours with it. Plus it takes up less space on your desk.

[cletus]

Fish,

I've got a wacom that's just sitting right now (actually I've got two, an old serial port model, and a newer USB model). I keep meaning to start using it again, but I just haven't.

I am interested to know what type of mouse you're using. I've got an optical mouse on my machine at work and I find it extremely easy to use with accurate results. I have a much harder time with the mechanical ball type mouse that I've got at home. If you don't have an optical mouse, give one a try. They're inexpensive and even if it isn't the answer for your photoshop work, you'll still have a better mouse for everything else you do on the computer.