Wacom Bamboo

[Thomas]

Anyone used it before? Thinking of getting one for myself so wondering if it's good enough for Photoshop work?

http://www.wacom-asia.com/bamboo/

[Ricky]

Pretty cool, i like the name itself. :grin:

[madmacs]

does it replace the graphire series? graphire is good enough for casual photoshop. for more precise photoshop i think intuos range would be better.

[Thomas]

Hehe using it now... I'll post up some personal review after a few days.

BTW, I have just spoken to Wacom. We might be having a MO soon :cheers:

[Ricky]

does it replace the graphire series? graphire is good enough for casual photoshop. for more precise photoshop i think intuos range would be better.

Not really, personally am using the graphire series for commerical work is more than sufficient for me. Designer might need intuos for faster speed. Whereas Wacom Bamboo is more for hobbyist who wish to pick it up for a start and for a good price too. :)

[Thomas]

Agree with Ricky.

I have used the Bamboo for a day now. Not too bad for sensitivity and it is rather accurate when doing edging out. Handwriting recognition on Mac works fine too. The 4 customisable buttons on the tablet are useful but I do not use them because I am too used to keyboard shortcuts and actions (in Photoshop). A recommendation from me is to put one of the arrow buttons as Command+P (Mac) or Control+P (Win) so that you can easily toggle between your current image and the last change (Photoshop).

As I am using a 4x6 size tablet, I find it may be a little small when doing really precise work and drawings. However, it still beats using a mouse for accurate work. If you have a spare USB port, you should also plug in a mouse to complement the tablet.

Personally I don't like the 6x9 one as I find it too big for me. I would have to move my arm a lot more than needed to get to the areas I want. Unless you are in serious DI work, I recommend getting the 4x6 one. In addition, the 4x6 fits nicely into a laptop bag so it's easy to carry around.

A review will be posted for use in Illustrator once I begin working on my project. :)

Just my short review. Heh :coolnod:

[leejiing]

when is the MO?? Interested in getting the Bamboo Fun (Silver)... keep me posted :)

[sexalicious]

i'm interested too. just tried it out today

[rOnGrEn]

interested in the Bamboo also.. Hope the price will be good! :clap2:

[rOnGrEn]

any updates?

[pk2]

i think one of our SGshoot active member, joanne from SLCC may start MO within this 2 weeks.. so guys, get ready your $$$ Wahahahaha!!!!

[Signo5]

Alamak!!!
Just bought it (Bamboo Small) yesterday....how come I didnt read this email earlier......:knock1:

But wat to do....anyway got free DVD-R (25 pcs)....

[harrynkl]

Alamak!!!
Just bought it (Bamboo Small) yesterday....how come I didnt read this email earlier......:knock1:

But wat to do....anyway got free DVD-R (25 pcs)....

is the small one useful?

[Signo5]

is the small one useful?

ok...but of courselah the bigger the merrier but wat to do....no more budget...already spent on the Oly body....:cry:

[harrynkl]

ok...but of courselah the bigger the merrier but wat to do....no more budget...already spent on the Oly body....:cry:

E3? :thumbsup:

[Signo5]

E3? :thumbsup:

hehehe...paiseh lah to say yes... :grin:

this weekend got shoot and maybe i share with u all the fotos..ok?

[harrynkl]

hehehe...paiseh lah to say yes... :grin:

this weekend got shoot and maybe i share with u all the fotos..ok?

:thumbsup: i be at suntec fountainof weath can test ur E3:grin:

[Signo5]

:thumbsup: i be at suntec fountainof weath can test ur E3:grin:

Are u referring to the millenia shoot for Ms Chinatown (@ 3pm)?
Cos, after my morning shoot, i may drop by there...but depends whether I can squeeze among the very many photographers who alredi stand by there early...:happy1:

[Ricky]

Ok enough of OT. There's a MO going on in the market place for Bamboo.
http://www.sgshoot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1733

[DesignerWhere]

A Graphire 3 is good enuff for me:clap:

[Ricky]

A Graphire 3 is good enuff for me:clap:

Am using Graphire for a year already. Good stuff. :coolnod:

[DesignerWhere]

Am using Graphire for a year already. Good stuff. :coolnod:

I used mine for around 3 years alredi.... was doing my animation project n it came in very handy..... after that become my photo editing tool.... have been impossible to use a mouse ever since.:grin: