Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Adam. A delay would not work for me! Guess I'll stick with my mouse. Tina On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 12:42 PM, Adam Bridge <abridge at mac.com> wrote: > Perhaps it has gotten better but there was always a delay between motion > and effect using the Cintiq screens that I found off-putting. Plus you're > making adjustments to something and your pen is right over the place where > you're making them. > > I'm not a fan although it's been a few years since I played with one. > Before you invest I'd be darn sure to try it out on your images to see if > it works for you. Do all the things you'd normally do. > > Adam > > On 2013 Jun 10, at 8:04 AM, Tina Manley <images at comporium.net> wrote: > > > Has anybody here tried one of the new Wacom Cintiq screens that allow you > > to edit right on the screen? I have a Wacom tablet but never got used to > > using the pen on one screen while watching it on another. They've come > out > > with a reasonably priced Cintiq: > > > http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Cintiq-Interactive-Display-DTK1300/dp/B00BSOSCNE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370876600&sr=8-2&keywords=wacom+cintiq > > > > Tina > > > > > > On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 10:37 PM, <lrzeitlin at aol.com> wrote: > > > >> > >> The shininess does not affect calibration but makes it hard to work on > in > >> some situations. Most of the glossiness can be removed, a suction cup > can > >> pull out the very glossy over-screen leaving a not so shiny one > underneath > >> (it is just held in by magnets) - plus a lot of untidiness. > >> > >> I had forgotten about that downside, madness from Apple IMO > >> > >> john > >> > >> * * * * * > >> > >> Most of the older LED Mac laptops and desktops had matte screens. The > >> glossy screen started in about 2009 at the request of buyers who felt > that > >> glossy screens (as on most PCs) were brighter and easier to clean. I'm > >> writing this on a 12" Mac Powerbook with a matte screen. My older 20" > iMac > >> had a matte screen as well. While many dedicated photographers are Mac > >> users, they are an infinitesimal minority compared to the general Mac > >> buying population. Many after market Mac suppliers will fit a matte > screen > >> to your Mac if you are willing to pay for it. I've managed to adapt to > my > >> current glossy iMac screen. Just sit directly in front of it and > minimize > >> reflections by keeping the room lights subdued. But I still love using > my > >> old Powerbook. > >> > >> Larry Z > >> > >> > >> > >> ______________________________**_________________ > >> Leica Users Group. > >> See http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug< > http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for more information > >> > >> > > > > > > -- > > Tina Manley > > http://tina-manley.artistwebsites.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > -- Tina Manley http://tina-manley.artistwebsites.com