Author Topic: Wacom A6 Intuos3 - thoughts (Read 5395 times)

leaf · « **on:** February 03, 2006, 11:30 »

Well i got the 4X5 today, and am very satisfied so far. I am also very happy that i didn't get a larger tabler. I have configured everything so the mouse pointer on the screen moves about as fast as i think it should, and i am using (Yes i measured it with a ruler) only 1/3 of the tablet... Granted my screen is only a 15 laptop, a larger tablet would be a total waste of real estate both on my desk, and on the tablet, not to mention having to spend another $100 for it.

I think i will be happy editing with it, although I have only just tested it a little.

leaf · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2006, 11:32 »

I forgot to mention that it was the intuos3 that I am talking about.

leaf · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2006, 16:20 »

Well after a day of editing photos, a few more thoughts.

I have the tablet (when using the mouse) on absolute positioning now, so that the screen is represented by the pad. If i move the pen to the top right corner of the pad, it goes to the top right corner of my screen. I am still however only using 70% of the available space so am very satisfied with the size I purchased. I wouldn't want a larger one.

One other thing I found out, which is very nice, is you can program the buttons and how everything works depending on which program you are using. So for example, when using photoshop, i have the two buttons on the pen as shortcuts for pressing the f key (full screen) and ctrl+0 (fit image to screen) ... very handy. Then when i go into another program, like windows explorer, or firefox, the buttons on the pen are the regular left and right click.
And in case you are wondering how i am 'clicking' with the pen when the buttons are used for other functions... well, touching the pen down on the pad is a 'click'. This happens to work very well and is very intuitive, just like a laptop touchpad.

overall opinion.
Still very satisfied.
It was great for doing selective masking.. MUCH easier than with a mouse.

uploaderz · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2006, 04:26 »

yeah, that looks likea nice tool. Perhaps I'll have to put it on my wish list.

scrappinstacy · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2007, 21:08 »

Leaf, you've had this for quite awhile now. Still like it? Is it worth the money? Anyone else have any opinions since I've been thinking about buying one? Thanks.

leaf · « **Reply #5 on:** May 28, 2007, 02:41 »

yep, still have it and us it every day. If i had to go back to editing with a mouse i would go bonkers. I use the tablet pen just for photoshop and a regular mouse for other computering.

I have the pressure sensitivity of the mouse to change the diameter of the brush. that works great when dodging and burning or trying to paint a layer mask which i do very often. Some people however use opacity for the brush pressure... but i think i'll stick to diameter

and yes, i am also still happy with the size of pad i got. it is a space hog on your desk so anything bigger would not be practical, and i don't even use the full area with a 20" monitor - so a larger pad would also be pointless.

scrappinstacy · « **Reply #6 on:** May 28, 2007, 13:04 »

Thanks for the insight and prompt reply, Leaf.

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