tablet and stylus recommendations

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/20/2022 01:20:05 PM · #1

Do you use a tablet and stylus to edit your photos?

I used to have a Wacom that I liked. Then, I got a Surface pro that let me draw with the stylus directly on the monitor (which could lay almost flat). That was a dream!

Now, that has died and I have a new computer. I gave my other pad away, so need to get another one.

I'm talking about the kind without a screen. Just a pad and stylus.

Any recommendations?

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

07/20/2022 01:39:11 PM · #2

I am still using a Wacom tablet I bought in 1995, so I'm inclined to recommend them again.

I actually use one of their smallest tablets, but unless you're creating paintings bigger isn't always better, since when using it for cloning or masking I'm almost always zoomed-in real close anyway and working with small motions. They did make one with a screen you could work on which was very pricey way back when -- they may have something more economical now -- I suggest browsing their website directly rather than retailers ...

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

07/20/2022 02:21:52 PM · #3

Thanks, Gen!

That is what I did... after you suggested it.

I got a medium size... I had a small one one time that frustrated me when I kept running into the sides.

I appreciate your help!

Donnyy

08/29/2022 03:08:33 AM · #4

I also use Wacom tablet and had no complaints at all. Maybe I'm just used to it. Sometimes you want to try something new, but why, if the old one works well :)

roz

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO

08/29/2022 04:41:50 AM · #5

i love my Wacom ..
Ive got a couple of sizes .. one fairly small and the other about 8x10" .. they're both great ..
never use a mouse .. :)

11/13/2022 02:43:31 PM · #6

Lydia, what did you decide on in the end?
My dog just ate my Wacom pen, and it was such an old model that they don't have pens anymore :-(. So I need to replace it. Not sure what to do. I liked my wacom, will probably go with another one, just curious what you decided on.

11/13/2022 03:02:53 PM · #7

Originally posted by kasaba:

Gotta love dogs! Ha!

Thatâ��s a bummer.

I got a medium Wacom, but then my computer fixed itself, and I returned the Wacom without trying it out. Soâ�¦. I canâ��t help as much Iâ��d like to.

Let us know what you doâ�¦ for when my Surface Pro dies again. :)

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED

11/14/2022 09:28:23 AM · #8

Originally posted by Lydia:

.... got to love IT ... when it "fixes itself" ;-P

ErinKirsten

Nikon Z9

11/14/2022 11:52:20 AM · #9

I use a Wacom Intuos Pro medium and love it but honestly I donâ��t use the rotary buttons much (I use a lot of keyboard shortcuts with my left hand) and probably donâ��t â��needâ�� them.

11/14/2022 01:20:05 PM · #10

Originally posted by kasaba:

Originally posted by Lydia:

Gotta love dogs! Ha!

Thatâ��s a bummer.

I got a medium Wacom, but then my computer fixed itself, and I returned the Wacom without trying it out. Soâ�¦. I canâ��t help as much Iâ��d like to.

Let us know what you doâ�¦ for when my Surface Pro dies again. :)

.... got to love IT ... when it "fixes itself" ;-P

Ha! Yes!

It turns out that it was only overheating.

Fixed that and itâ��s all good. For now. :)

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED

11/15/2022 11:56:25 AM · #11

Originally posted by ErinKirsten:

What does the rotary button on the Wacom do?
I have been looking at the XP pen Deco Pro, and it has that nifty double button, and I thought that is really handy, but maybe it "looks better than it is"? What I mean is whether it is so much better than using the keyboard, as you said. Also I am so used to the size and hardness adjustment on the Wacom Pen, I love that feature.

ErinKirsten

Nikon Z9

11/15/2022 01:13:06 PM · #12

Originally posted by kasaba:

Originally posted by ErinKirsten:
I use a Wacom Intuos Pro medium and love it but honestly I donâ��t use the rotary buttons much (I use a lot of keyboard shortcuts with my left hand) and probably donâ��t â��needâ�� them.

What does the rotary button on the Wacom do?
I have been looking at the XP pen Deco Pro, and it has that nifty double button, and I thought that is really handy, but maybe it "looks better than it is"? What I mean is whether it is so much better than using the keyboard, as you said. Also I am so used to the size and hardness adjustment on the Wacom Pen, I love that feature.

There are four points that you can toggle in between and set them to do what you want and then use the rotary to execute the feature; for example, I have one button set to layers and I can use my finger to rotate up or down on my layers. Another button is set for the size of my brush so I can use my finger to increase or decrease the brush size, etc. I am trying to train my brain to use it - but I spent so many years using shortcuts on my keyboard with my mouse that my old brain is struggling to switch. I LOVE the idea, just not sure I â��neededâ�� to pay for that feature as I am having to work to make it work and I donâ��t HAVE to have it.