I'm not sure if this should be here, or wherever??
Anyway, i want a graphics tablet. I've decided A4 is the size I want. However the wacom one is £400. There is a nisis one which is only £130 but it only has 512 levels of pressure as opposed to wacom's 1024. Has anyone used the nisis one and would I notice a big difference with the lower level of pressure steps??
I hesitated before spending the money on the Wacom-- I love it! A huge advantage of using it is Wacom's partnership withNik Multimedia
They have a software program called Pen Pallette. I have found it very useful when editing photographs. I didn't answer your question, but those are my thoughts on tablets.
Steve
thanks for the input guys, the nisis one was £130 but I have found it at a web site for £90 as opposed to the wacom's £400 so it might be worth a try as I've a dVD writer to buy as well, I can get the nisis AND a dvd writer and still have £100 left!! I'll try to get my work to buy the wacom and I'll use the cheaper one in the house!! :-)
I don't know about the other brand, but I've been using Wacom's forever, and they are very solidly built and reliable. I've had them outlast several computer systems.
The pressure sensitivity will effect your brush work. the 500+ is probably fine for most work (although the greater sensitivity does feel better). One thing to try is egonomics. Go to a store if you can and try them. The Wacom's pen feels very nice and natural.
Although we have two Wacom tablets, I saw two different size tablets at the recent SPI convention. These tablets have the monitor built into the tablet saving the need for a larger monitor. Wacom is quite proud of them, however as prices are kinda high. Tablets are great and these will reduce desk space substantially.
I had the A4 oversize and it was a pain both because it took up to much space and after a long photoshop session my elbow hurt. Go for the smaller intuos that way you will only use your wrist and forearm, more controllable and less pain
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