Digital BW, The Print

What size you think you need somewhat depends on what your prior experience
is.  Mine goes back to the old SummaGraphics tablets.  I currently have the
Intuos3, and the precision and sensitivity allows a much smaller tablet than
I would have thought, comparing to memory of the older ones.  I went for a
large one due to a 3200x1200 display space, but with a steady hand, a
smaller one would work fine.  The only downside to too big is desk space if
that matters; you can program the tablet to be smaller if you want shorter
hand strokes.  For masking and retouching, it is the right tool, for sure.

OTOH, I’m not sure how it will help back difficulties.  I would consider
setting up a standing workstation with a really good mat to stand on.  It
takes weeks to get use to, but is much better for your back.  My Wife spent
years, and too much money on all kinds of special chairs, and ergonomic
consultants before figuring that out.  Yoga and core body exercises help
tremendously as well, but now I’m way off topic.

Best regards,
John Moody

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[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of john dean
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 2:41 PM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] Wacom Tablet for Photoshop Retouching?

I have a friend/photographer who is having real back difficulties when
working hours at a time when retouching her work for neurotic
corporate clients on a short time schedule.

She wants to buy a Wacom or similar pressure sensitve pen and tablet.
Since I don't use one I'm not sure what is the best available now for
the money. From the days when I did use one I remember it makes sense
to buy as large of one as possible. For me anything smaller than 11x14
is not worth the trouble. Do you guys use the newer ones? What is out
there? Where does she shop online?

John




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