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#80790 4-Apr-2011 19:35

Hi

My present to myself later this year is going to be a graphics tablet as I'm repairing some historic family photos with Photoshop. Just wondering if any forum users have experience of the different models and brands. I've seen a DSE one for $149 and then the Wacom Bamboo Craft for around $300. The Wacom has excellent reviews online.

Any suggestions much appreciated.

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#455259 4-Apr-2011 19:58

On the pro photog forums everyone swears by Wacom. It's probably cheaper to outsource the whole job though. I use retouchup.com and I think they have a sister company that does it, but I forget the name right now.

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#455264 4-Apr-2011 20:01

timmmay: On the pro photog forums everyone swears by Wacom. It's probably cheaper to outsource the whole job though. I use retouchup.com and I think they have a sister company that does it, but I forget the name right now.

I enjoy "playing" so think I'd get a lot of enjoyment from buying a tablet. Just a question of whether to pay a little more and buy a superior product. Well supposedly superior I guess. Thanks for the info.

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#455267 4-Apr-2011 20:05

The Wacom is of high quality...

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silverbirch

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#455270 4-Apr-2011 20:08

Thanks - it seems that way from reviews. The DSE slimline sounds ok and I've had good experience with their products but this seems worth a more specialised company.

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#455282 4-Apr-2011 20:27

I have the Wacom Intuos4 Tablet, 8" x 13" and find it superb to use.

It all depends on what you may use it for in the future, but you may want to consider this...
Wacom Intuos4 Tablet 4" x 6" - $377.42

Although that Bamboo Craft does look interesting with the multi-touch support.

But yeah, you can't go wrong with a Wacom really.

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#455287 4-Apr-2011 20:33

OK - thanks. Looks as though it's Wacom then. Not sure I want to spend quite that much for an intermittent hobby, much as I know I'd love it!!

Thanks for your input.

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#455301 4-Apr-2011 20:57

I'm told bigger isn't always better with tablets. I used one once but didn't like it much, apparently they can take a while to get used to.

Like I said I outsource detailed retouching so I don't need one. It's too time consuming.

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#455312 4-Apr-2011 21:11

timmmay: I'm told bigger isn't always better with tablets.

I think I could agree with you on that one. My 8" x 13" is probably a tad too big for what I use it for. I'd say most people can get away with a mid sized tablet similar to the Bamboo Craft.

That being said, I would love to get my grubby little hands on one of these one day...
http://www.wacom.com/cintiq/cintiq-21ux.php

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#455321 4-Apr-2011 21:31

Really appreciate the advice and information - thanks people.

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