graphic tablet

I use PSE 3 and am considering purchasing a graphic tablet to assist primarily in editing/modifying photographs. My limited research indicates that Wacom tablets should be a strong candidate. How about size? 3 x 5 versus 6 x8 And would the extra cost of a higher end tablet, e.g Wacom Intuos (?), versus Wacom Graphfire be justified for such use?

Comments appreciated especially from current users of graphic tablets.

"Chuck Warren" wrote in message

I use PSE 3 and am considering purchasing a graphic tablet to assist primarily in editing/modifying photographs. My limited research indicates that Wacom tablets should be a strong candidate. How about size? 3 x 5 versus 6 x8 And would the extra cost of a higher end tablet, e.g Wacom Intuos (?), versus Wacom Graphfire be justified for such use?
Comments appreciated especially from current users of graphic tablets.

I suggest using one of the Graphire models. If you were heavy into photo editing, then perhaps a Intuos3 model. Your budget and experience level should be considered. I have a 4x5 model, but there are times a 6x8 seem like it would be more useful. You need to look at your work area, your physical attributes, and decide what size would best fit your needs.

"Jimmy" wrote in message

"Chuck Warren" wrote in
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I use PSE 3 and am considering purchasing a
graphic tablet to assist primarily in
editing/modifying photographs. My limited
research indicates that Wacom tablets should be
a strong candidate. How about size? 3 x 5
versus 6 x8 And would the extra cost of a
higher end tablet, e.g Wacom Intuos (?), versus
Wacom Graphfire be justified for such use?

Comments appreciated especially from current
users of graphic tablets.

I suggest using one of the Graphire models. If
you were heavy into photo editing, then perhaps
a Intuos3 model. Your budget and experience
level should be considered. I have a 4x5 model,
but there are times a 6x8 seem like it would be
more useful. You need to look at your work
area, your physical attributes, and decide what
size would best fit your needs.

Just curious. I have an Intuos 3 and never use the
entire 4x5 pad or whatever the smallest pad is.
For me anything that makes me lift my hand loses
some of its usefulness. I would like a pad more
sensetive than the Intuos and would feel the
difference quite a bit to go back to a Graphire.
Am I missing something?

"AKA gray asphalt" wrote in message

Just curious. I have an Intuos 3 and never use the entire 4x5 pad or whatever the smallest pad is. For me anything that makes me lift my hand loses some of its usefulness. I would like a pad more sensetive than the Intuos and would feel the difference quite a bit to go back to a Graphire. Am I missing something?

I mentioned physical attributes, well I have large hands and feel I need more movement than a 4x5 can offer. Desk space, physical attributes or limitations, and personal preference seem to dictate which size one should purchase. For me, I have a 4x5 and wish I had gotten a 6x8. As for Intuos 3 vs Graphire, the Intuos is by far a better graphics tablet. Since Chuck is using PSE3 in his photo work, I felt that the Graphire would be more than adequate. BTW, I suggest that for most photographers the Intuos may be overkill. I have yet to find a need for 1024 sensitivity levels when doing photo editing. But then again, I'm a hobbyist and my demands are not as great as others.

"Jimmy" wrote in message

"AKA gray asphalt"
wrote in message

Just curious. I have an Intuos 3 and never use
the entire 4x5 pad or whatever the smallest pad
is. For me anything that makes me lift my hand
loses some of its usefulness. I would like a
pad more sensetive than the Intuos and would
feel the difference quite a bit to go back to a
Graphire. Am I missing something?

I mentioned physical attributes, well I have
large hands and feel I need more movement than a
4x5 can offer. Desk space, physical attributes
or limitations, and personal preference seem to
dictate which size one should purchase. For me,
I have a 4x5 and wish I had gotten a 6x8. As
for Intuos 3 vs Graphire, the Intuos is by far a
better graphics tablet. Since Chuck is using
PSE3 in his photo work, I felt that the Graphire
would be more than adequate. BTW, I suggest
that for most photographers the Intuos may be
overkill. I have yet to find a need for 1024
sensitivity levels when doing photo editing.
But then again, I'm a hobbyist and my demands
are not as great as others.

Do you use the whole pad or a part of it? I use
about 1/4 th.