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Microstock Photography Forum - General => General Stock Discussion => Topic started by: Artist on August 21, 2012, 09:09
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I am planning to buy a wacom pad for my illustrator work but I am totally confused which model should I go for.
I checked there official website and found that there are many products available in different sizes. Can anyone suggest me which model should I go for
Products available are:
- Intuos5 Tablets (5 Sizes)
- Bamboo Tablets 3rd Generation (6 Sizes)
and few other models
I have to basically work on few brush tools to make some line arts/illustrations and on few detailing.
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I would go for one of the Intuos models - I have the Intuos 3 in the 6 x 11 size which I love (my earlier intuos was the larger 12x9 and was really a bit big).
I had thought of upgrading to the 5 series because of the touch capabilities (not for Photoshop or Illustrator) as I often find myself doing that on my tablet and wondering why nothing's happening! I saw some negative reviews for it, so I shelved that idea for the moment. You might check that out before buying,
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I have the Intuos 3 in the 6 x 11 size
I've got one of those too (6x8). It's fun to use, but I still prefer drawing with a mouse. To each his own, you never know until you try it out, all that, etc.
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I figure they would all do the job and it would depend on your budget. I have a small cintiq and it works great. Before that an Intuos4 which was good. @Cthoman I used a mouse for years and I think a lot of Adobe Illustrator users do.
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I have a Bamboo Pen and Touch tablet. I havent had much time to test it out but once or twice in Illustrator. I've also been leaning more towards doing 3d and some artists use a tablet for that but I haven't attempted it yet. It works good but a bit of a pain to get used to it. It's on the smallish side which is fine.
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If you don't want to spend a lot of money, and just want to try it out for a time and get used to it, and only need the basics, you could start with the Bamboo or the other Bamboos which have various other enhancements like wifi and touch capabilities.
I just bought a small Intuos 5 because I want more capabilities, like the pen-tilt function in the pens that only comes with the Intuos models. I am working in PS and Painter, though, using the brushes. I have the small size (used a small Bamboo for a couple of years previously) and haven't found a need to go bigger. Unless I could afford a Cintiq!
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I also bought Intuo 5. Have not installed it yet because I want to buy a new laptop for it.
It also comes with Nik Color Efex Pro 4 Select Edition. I heard good things about it and would like to try it out. Any comments?
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I've got an Intuos 3 9x12 A4 which gives 1:1 mapping and it really is a pleasure to use but the whole thing is much wider and longer than my laptop and I agree with jsnover that it is a bit too big for everyday use.
Slightly off topic but if you're ever considering which mouse to buy then the Logitech MX518 Optical Gaming Mouse is extremely accurate with adjustable sensitivty and the weight feels right - had a few now and recommend them for design work to anyone that'll listen :)
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I got my bamboo today. It's difficult... Which tracking mode should I use when retouching in PS? Mouse or pen? I'm better in mouse mode, but do I get anything that way? I will practice pen mode if that's the right way :)
Thanks