Intuos4 Medium or Bamboo Fun? Would the Intuous4 be a better choice or do you think the Bamboo Fun would work just as well?
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I would suggest getting her the bamboo to start, as it is cheaper and if she really enjoys it it will teach her the small learning curve as well as the care for a tablet. If she keeps up with it, the investment of only about a hundred bucks (which is still a lot to me, mind you) will seem small, and when next birthday comes around, you could grab her a bigger better version. Truly, if she does spend a lot of time doing it, this is completely preference here, I would maybe get her the intuos 4 and let her really step into the world of using an intuos. That is from the point of view of someone who was a 13 year old who would love to have had the "big guns" to play with. It may not be ery realistic, though. Something to note is that the pen tips, the "nibs" on the new intuos, are made of a black plastic material that wears down. The new drawing surface of the intuos 4 is slightly rough, so that it feels like paper. When you use the nibs on this surface, it grinds them down quickly, and you are stuck buying replacements like blades for shavers. The previous intuos 3 versions did not have this problem. The intuos 3 surface is smooth, and the tips last forever. A thirteen year old may not be quite ready for an intuos 4 that requires a bit of finesse to use in said circumstance, as worn down nibs apparently can damage your drawing surface, leading to buying replacements for that. Get her a decent bamboo and if she sticks with it, upgra
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Thanks much. I bit the bullet and I just received my Intuos 4. Looking forward to it. Im starting off with Sketchbook Pro and can see how the keys will be very useful once I customize it.Thanks again for the comments.
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Ok so not being that savvy (and just starting my search), which one is better in your opinion? What are the options that matter most? Thanks
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Wacom is the best what you can get, she will be really satisfied. It has no competition! I have iMac 27" that is why I bought Medium size. But S is also good choice for editing. I bought Intuos4 because Intuos5 is still pretty expensive. Difference is between few not REQUIRED functions. I think she will be very happy with this product ;)
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Thank you all. Following Melissa's pointers I found the new Phottix Mitros+. If I am starting out, having no Phottix gear at all, what would be a choice of Phottix gear in addition to the Plus?
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sorry i can't help. i have only used the cth460 tablet. i had another pen for another tablet not bamboo and it wasn't interchangable.
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I can't say, since I don't know what levels of sensitivity you have with the Bamboo. I can say that this is more sensitive than I prefer. I had a large Intuos tablet that quit after 10 years and bought this to replace. I'm sure there is a way to adjust to the right amount, I just haven't taken the time to look through the manual and figure it out. If you would like extra sensitivity, I can promise you won't be disappointed, this is sensitive as heck.
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These are not comparable to Yongnuo's. You can go with a cheaper brand, but they won't be as reliable, don't have the distance, and won't last as long. I have over 10 pocket wizards and a Lightmeter that also connects to my pocket wizards. Never had a misfire. Yongnuo's would be a good start up brand, but then you'll want to work your way up to a more professional level wireless system you'll want something much more durable and trustworthy.
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I agree with the others. My Nano is currently sitting with a broken tail. I have given up on it for a while. The WL Toys V911 would be my choice for next step. Very fun, very durable. I use my Double Horse 9116 Tx for mine. Plus you can get bind and fly replacements for 20 to 25 on Ebay.
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Hi Mike, good question. It's kind of hard to tell. I used some nibs on the intuos 4 that were rubber, unfortunately they wore down after a while. The one I have for the Bamboo Feel seems to react like rubber and the comments others have made say that it is rubber. Either way, it feels similar to rubber if that helps.
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I would go with the DS. I had both the DS and Leapster for my son and he definitely played with the DS more. There are plenty of games for a four year old as well as for us adults. All in all the selection of games available for the DS is over 1000, so there's plenty to choose from.
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I've never used any Yongnuo... I don't do cheap ..I tell you this, I've been shooting for over 36 years and Pocketwizards are cream of the crop. I'm a professional photographer. If you have a budget go with that, but as my golden rule is...INVEST IN THEY SELF...You get what you pay for.
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I would say stick with the mini, I think the maxi will be too much to manage (the frame/handlebars and running board are much larger). My kids are also tall and they rode the mini until at least age 5.
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With all the other types of "note taking" devices on the market, I wouldn't recommend the Wacom Inkling as a "note taker" because its design is geared more towards sketching, then using that sketch in a software graphics program... Everyone is different when it comes to "note taking"; personally, I find it easier to just use a recording device (digital or tape, your choice), then playing back the recording later on to pull out the key points of what the speaker presented... Scribbling notes, for me at least, while someone is lecturing or giving a talk takes my attention away from what is being presented at the moment... In the end, as I'm sure you understand, the choice is yours... Good luck and happy note taking...! With all the other types of "note taking" devices on the market, I wouldn't recommend the Wacom Inkling as a "note taker" because its design is geared more towards sketching, then using that sketch in a software graphics program... Everyone is different when it comes to "note taking"; personally, I find it easier to just use a recording device (digital or tape, your choice), then playing back the recording later on to pull out the key points of what the speaker presented... Scribbling notes, for me at least, while someone is lecturing or giving a talk takes my... » Read More With all the other types of "note taking" devices on the market, I wouldn't recommend the Wacom Inkling as a "note taker" because its design is geared more towards sketching, then using that sketch in a software graphics program... Everyone is different when it comes to "note taking"; personally, I find it easier to just use a recording device (digital or tape, your choice), then playing back the recording later on to pull out the key points of what the speaker presented... Scribbling notes, for me at least, while someone is lecturing or giving a talk takes my attention away from what is being presented at the moment... In the end, as I'm sure you understand, the choice is yours... Good luck and happy note taking...! « Show Less
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This was not a good choice for me. Ours is the same with nothing helping...I bought two; only one is left and barely alive. I went with bamboo and was very pleased.
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When I researched my purchase, I found that the most small tablet users preferred the larger size of a medium, and that many Large users said that the Medium is pretty much the perfect size (Unless you are used to drawing or painting on a large canvas). I personally recommend the medium size. However, if you are only using the small for photo touch-ups you'd be fine though. Now as for the difference in tech, you'll have better line variation on the pro, but If I had to choose between size and line depth... Well, I guess I'd go with size. Lots of hours on a cramped drawing interface does not sound productive to me. I recommend ponying up a little more and just getting the Pro Medium, you'll be happy you did. Lastly, the Intous 4 Medium isn't alot different (different finish, no wireless, harder buttons) and can be found cheaper if the price is just a little out of your budget.
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[THIS ANSWER IS BASED OFF THE INTUOS PRO, AS I HAVE HAD EXPERIENCE USING ONE] The Intuos series (at least from my experience with one) has a smaller pen to surface responsive area where with the Bamboo Create, nearly the whole surface reacts to the pen. However, an Intuos I used has a very smooth surface to use the pen on, and this one has more of a rougher feel to it, as if actually drawing on paper. I think the Intuos has a better quality overall, but the Bamboo Create can hold it's own very well. Also, the Intuos I had used had a scroll wheel on it; this does not have one.