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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f1.7 ASPH
 03/20/2012 10:21:07 AM · #1
...and how long did it take you to get used to it to the point you would never use a mouse? I've just got mine and it feels awkward. I know that playing with it for just a few minutes isn't really 'experience' and I will be doing some basic stuff to get myself used to it, I just wondered how long it has taken others.

I need to setup my Intuos5 to do stuff for photoshop and I'm trying to figure out how to setup the express keys for the functions I want...I really want one to be 'Open Nik Efex' but I can't figure out where to do that...still need to play around with it and watch more youtube...everyone makes it look so easy...I can't wait to be one of those people.
Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 03/20/2012 11:24:44 AM · #2
I used to have an Intuos3 at work and after about a week I never touched the mouse. I can't give any advice about the key setup, I was using it for software development at the time.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 03/20/2012 02:17:21 PM · #3
I have a Wacom Bamboo Pen & Touch. I draw/write left handed and use my mouse with my right hand. I only use my Wacom for editing, and I think it's a nice setup with the tablet on the left and the mouse on the right. I can switch between keyboard shortcuts and the mouse with my right hand while doing the fine motor work with my left hand.

I don't think I'll ever go exclusively to the tablet, but I imagine those who do use it exclusively took a shorter amount of time to get used to it.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II
 03/20/2012 03:00:41 PM · #4
I wish I could help you more setting up the shortcut keys Jason, but I have only had my Intuos 4 a short while and haven't changed any of those from the default yet. As I remember though, Wacom had several good tutorials on their site and I'm pretty sure one of them deals with key adjustments.
I still use my mouse quite a bit and have gradually started moving the pen more into the workflow. I think transitioning gradually may be the the key to avoiding frustration- baby steps :)
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 03/20/2012 03:03:44 PM · #5
my a4 intuos just arrived :) playing with it now hehe
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