Digital BW, The Print

Hi Martin,

> Thanks for the neat techniques!
welcome...

>This does bring up the subject of using
> tablets with PS for photo editing. Like most I use a mouse which is often a
> real pain when trying to refine masks.

It's fine for some basic masking, but I prefer the control with my wacomb.
Having the pressure sensitivity is really the best.  You can achieve perfect
transitions from the variance in diameter and opacity of each stroke
applied.

>  I gather that Wacom is still "the
> brand" in this technology.

Yes... I believe so. right now I'm drooling over the Cintiq. (it's an LCD
monitor).

> What do you recommend in terms of minimum useful
> size and any particular model?

I'd go with the Intuos2. The size depends on your use. I use the 9x12 but
not strictly for photography. I would say it depends on the way you work.
For masks and touch up, spotting, cloning etc you may prefer something
smaller. But, if you like more control to maneuver around your image I'd go
9x12 or larger.  You set the prefs the way you like, totally programmable,
it takes into account your own brush strokes, your own stroke sensitivity,
it's great.

I have the older model, used it for years... time to upgrade? hmmm....
cintiq... 

Carolyn