Anyone using a Wacom tablet?

Hi,
I am thinking of purchasing a Wacom Intuos III size 6x8 any of you that have experience using this tablet that has any thoughts on good and bad about it? I want it to edit pictures with rather than using my mouse I am hoping it will be easier to make small and more accurate adjustments with a pen than it is with a mouse.
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Permalink Reply by Kevin Wise on May 26, 2009 at 11:36am

The only regret I have with mine is I bought the 4X5. Great tool.

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Permalink Reply by Tony Locke on May 26, 2009 at 12:31pm

I use one, have had the Intuos 6x8 for about a year now. I spend most of my day working in Photoshop CS3 (I co-own a digital photo lab), and have no idea how I got along without it! It's become my main mouse for pretty much everything I do on screen, even browsing the web. I have a track-ball too, but find myself reaching for my Wacom pen by habit, even at home on my laptop.

There is a learning curve for sure, which is where most people give up. But I plowed thru it, knowing this would be a much better tool for the work I do, took at least of couple weeks, and it has paid off. There is no way I could do some of the creative brush work and/or restorations I do with a simple mouse, or even my track-ball which I'm very good at too. I used it for my CAD work for many years, but now it's pretty much all Wacom.

The pen pressure feature did take some additional learning too, but again, what a great tool to have. That's the main difference between the Bambo and the Intous, is the amount of pressure range, and the build quality. Mine's bullet proof.

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Permalink Reply by durga Garcia on May 26, 2009 at 2:47pm

I could not work without my wacoms!! I took to it right away, just set up your preferences first. Now find a mouse hard to work with.
I do like the smaller size of pad, less hand movement needed.
I think it is a must for artistic types.
The Bamboo is cheap and does alot, try it, if you don't like, it is easy sold
good luck
durga Garcia

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Permalink Reply by Mike Larson on June 11, 2009 at 9:30pm

I have one. It takes getting use to, but without question the pen is mightier than the mouse. Especially useful when more accurate selection and drawing/painting is required in Photoshop.

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Permalink Reply by Dennis Mulder on June 12, 2009 at 2:01am

Great tool, specially when you are used to it. Good for your health (better than the mouse) and brilliant accuracy.

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Permalink Reply by Aralerm on June 12, 2009 at 11:09am

Hi I was thinking to do the same. There is the new Intuos 4 out there that apparently is even better. Maybe check on websites such as deviantart or imaginefx.co.uk for reviews...they can help for sure to let you decide.

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Permalink Reply by Keith Birmingham on June 25, 2009 at 3:30pm

Hello Shippey,
I am wondering the same thing along with some other stuff regarding the use of PhotoShop. So, I will keep an eye on your post. My problem - I cannot draw a straight line with a computer that is programed to do just that.

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Permalink Reply by Tony J on June 25, 2009 at 6:24pm

i love mine. i have an older one and sometimes it's WAY better than having a mouse. it takes some getting used to but after a while, you'll love it.

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Permalink Reply by Shippey on July 14, 2009 at 12:45am

Thanks guys. Lots of input I am glad to see that at least some of you love your wacom tablets. There were so many comments in the beginning that didnt like it... But it hasn't scared me away. I will get mine soon in a few weeks so we will see how long it will take me to get used to it. Wish me luck.. ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Deb Levy on July 14, 2009 at 12:16pm

Hi Shippey,
I have a wacom intros III and use it all the time for my photo edits. It allows me more control over edits as you can decide how much of a change you want by the pressure and brush size you select. the tablet also allows you more precise edits of small areas of the photos such as the eyes.

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Permalink Reply by Sean on July 14, 2009 at 8:37pm

I use mine for illustration only. To awkward for retouch work (for me)

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Permalink Reply by Blair Marie on July 15, 2009 at 1:30pm

I don't own one, but I've used one a lot. It's great for digital artworks, such as drawing/painting on the computer, but I find that for regular photography, it's a pain.
I do love it though. It's very responsive to the pen, and I like that when you flip it over it knows to erase. It makes life so much easier. It takes a long time to get used to though....