I've added a Bamboo to my gears

[Jun Gregorio]

I've been interested a long time get one of this Wacom unit.
I'm curious how much better it is to use.

Well while I was in Calgary a month ago, my bro-in-law was complaining of carpal tunnel syndrome and I suggested using a pen rather than mouse. Lo and behold it was on the local weekly ad and the price was right so I decided to get it during my lunch break last Friday. Isn't impulse buying great?

I chose the non-mouse model since I can still use my existing thumb-wheel. I've also been told that once you go pen, you never go back. So no sense getting the higher priced model.

Anyone else using the pen & tablet for PP'ng.

[Sylvia Ramos]

I use the Wacom Intuos 3. The writing area is about 6"x8". I wanted something bigger than the Bamboo because I bought it for drawing. This was before I got really into the bird photography. Using the tablet is certainly better than the touchpad in my laptop! One of my best buys, I think it's really worth it, even if I only do very basic kinds of photo editing.

[Manny Illana]

oohhhh.... the tablet! i wanted one even way before for my designing needs......
and i thought you purchased a "kawayan" stick and wondered where you were using it for... hahaha!

[Ding Carpio]

I have the old cheapo Wacom with a tiny writing space for a number of years now and only use it occasionally. Somehow, my hand gets cramped and I find the feel unnatural. Do let us know how that Bamboo works out with you. I may upgrade.

[Teddy Regpala]

I have the old Wacom Graphire2 Graphire 3, which has a 4"x6" 4"x5" area.
I seldom used it, so it went to the boxes as it's only gathering dusts on my desk.

Since I can't afford to buy a new one, I recently brought it back to commission. I used it once in a while if a photo needs serious PP'ing.
But I still can't get used to it, and finding myself going back using the mouse!
I don't edit a lot, so that's the reason I can't get used to it.
And yes, there are times using a pen is a lot better than using a mouse, you'll just need to "learn" how to use it more.

If I'm going to buy a new one, I'll go for the Wacom Intuos 4 (or at least the Intuos 3) though.

By the way Jun, I thought you're using the bamboo as a monopod. ;D

Regards.

[Ding Carpio]

Jun 22, 2009 20:55:51 GMT Teddy Regpala said:

I have the old Wacom Graphire2, which has a 4"x6" area.
I seldom used it, so it went to the boxes as it's only gathering dusts on my desk.

Since I can't afford to buy a new one, I recently brought it back to commission. I used it once in a while if a photo needs serious PP'ing.
But I still can't get used to it, and finding myself going back using the mouse!
I don't edit a lot, so that's the reason I can't get used to it.
And yes, there are times using a pen is a lot better than using a mouse, you'll just need to "learn" how to use it more.

If I'm going to buy a new one, I'll go for the Wacom Intuos 4 (or at least the Intuos 3) though.

By the way Jun, I thought you're using the bamboo as a monopod. ;D

Regards.

Interesting. That's exactly what I have and I have exactly the same experience. Can't pin down what it is but I also gravitate towards the mouse.

[Jun Gregorio]

@ Teddy and Ding, sorry for the late reply. I didn't noticed your comments.

I do love the play on words when making my titles ;D

so far it's slow trying to unlearn my brain from using the mouse and substitute the pen. My main motivation for switching-over is pp work on some of my pics.

nice comment on Bamboo monopod. How about a tripod?

Off Topic: I know a Californian company that manufactures mountain bikes made entirely of bamboo frames ;D Although his bikes cost in the neighbourhood of $4k. His intent was to share the technology to 3rd world countries to manufacture a cheaper low-cost design.