Wacom’s Bamboo Tablets; A Prime Tool For Image Editing
Most serious digital photographers know that using a graphic tablet is the best way by far when it comes to editing and making selections in Photoshop and other imaging applications. There is a learning curve when switching from a mouse to a pen, but after using one I don’t know of any photographers who would go back to the old method. Along with the finer control you have by holding a pen, and the more natural feeling of drawing compared to moving a mouse around (a method I compare to drawing with a bar of soap), you also gain functionality.
The most popular brand of tablet has long been the Wacom line, with the Intuos3 being the serious user’s choice, and the Graphire Bluetooth a good option for those needing a wireless device. The drawback for more casual users, however, has been price. At $229.95 for the smallest (4x6) version of the Intuos3, justifying a tablet is difficult for the casual user. In response to that, Wacom has introduced the Bamboo and Bamboo Fun tablets.For digital photography, the Bamboo Fun is the better choice.
DetailsBamboo: $79 (4x6 only)Bamboo Fun: $99 (4x6), $199 (6x8)Requirements: Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, or Macintosh OS X 10.3.9 or later, available USB port.For more information, contact Wacom Technology Corporation, 1311 SE Cardinal Court, Vancouver, WA 98683; (360) 896-9833; wacom.com/.
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Jon Canfield is the author of several books on digital imaging and printing. A popular instructor at BetterPhoto.com, Canfield also teaches workshops for the Panasonic Digital Photo Academy (digitalphotoacademy.com). You can reach Canfield via e-mail at: jon@joncanfield.com.
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