Computer mouse
Posted 04/04/2016 - 16:51 - Helpful Comment
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I prefer a Logitech Trackman Marble (Trackball) to a mouse unfortunately they only do a wired version. There is a similar wireless one where the ball is operated by the thumb instead of the fingers.
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Posted 05/04/2016 - 13:40
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Algernon wrote:
I prefer a Logitech Trackman Marble (Trackball) to a mouse unfortunately they only do a wired version. There is a similar wireless one where the ball is operated by the thumb instead of the fingers.
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Thank you Algernon, i'll have a look at the trackman
I prefer a Logitech Trackman Marble (Trackball) to a mouse unfortunately they only do a wired version. There is a similar wireless one where the ball is operated by the thumb instead of the fingers.
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Posted 05/04/2016 - 13:43
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Forgot to say i only use the gaming mouse for photography and surfing not for gaming
Posted 05/04/2016 - 14:15 - Helpful Comment
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I'm curious about what buttons a gaming mouse has that are useful for photo editing?
The only improvement I would be looking for is a way of precisely marking arcs for cut-outs etc. Sadly all the software seems to be still lacking here. Even years ago CAD programs were able to draw a smooth arc between 3 dots that you put on the screen. Editing software still can't do that. Possibly a stylus might help.
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The only improvement I would be looking for is a way of precisely marking arcs for cut-outs etc. Sadly all the software seems to be still lacking here. Even years ago CAD programs were able to draw a smooth arc between 3 dots that you put on the screen. Editing software still can't do that. Possibly a stylus might help.
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Posted 05/04/2016 - 16:44 - Helpful Comment
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I use an old, very small Wacom tablet and stylus. For a while it was my only "mouse" but I do less and less editing nowadays (to go with less and less photography ) so I now have a normal Logitech wireless mouse too.
I think gaming mice are more upright than normal mice - so ease the wrist and chances or RSI.
I think gaming mice are more upright than normal mice - so ease the wrist and chances or RSI.
Posted 05/04/2016 - 17:29 - Helpful Comment
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My new pc came with a wireless keyboard and mouse. I have reverted to using a wired mouse though. The wireless one used batteries too quickly for my liking even when I remembered to turn the thing off when it was not in use. Extra faff for no real benefit as far as I was concerned.
Regards, Philip
Posted 05/04/2016 - 17:56 - Helpful Comment
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Batteries aren't a problem with Logitech stuff. The small dongle uses USB power and the Logitech M570 Trackball Cordless I've had for six years still has the original two AA Duracells in it. I bought it to use hand held with a laptop. It's a thumb ball but I prefer the finger ball which is only available wired. The wire is not a problem and I often use it rested on the arm of an armchair. I've now got three of them. They don't wear out. £22.99 from Amazon.
Some reviews here...
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Some reviews here...
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Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
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Algi
Posted 05/04/2016 - 18:08 - Helpful Comment
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Gaming meece have very fine control, and wireless could suffer from lag, so if it's control you want then it's another wired gaming mouse I'm afraid!
Posted 07/04/2016 - 00:12
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JohnX wrote:
Gaming meece have very fine control, and wireless could suffer from lag, so if it's control you want then it's another wired gaming mouse I'm afraid!
Yep it's all about control, i think i'll be getting another wired and thank you
Gaming meece have very fine control, and wireless could suffer from lag, so if it's control you want then it's another wired gaming mouse I'm afraid!
Posted 07/04/2016 - 00:18
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Algernon wrote:
I'm curious about what buttons a gaming mouse has that are useful for photo editing?
The only improvement I would be looking for is a way of precisely marking arcs for cut-outs etc. Sadly all the software seems to be still lacking here. Even years ago CAD programs were able to draw a smooth arc between 3 dots that you put on the screen. Editing software still can't do that. Possibly a stylus might help.
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i wouldn't be using the controls, it's just that the gaming mouse has more precision when editing and i as i do some intricate editing it's what i need, also i would only use my index finger as that has the most control, sorry you can't find an editing tool for the arcs but if i can find one for you i will let you know
I'm curious about what buttons a gaming mouse has that are useful for photo editing?
The only improvement I would be looking for is a way of precisely marking arcs for cut-outs etc. Sadly all the software seems to be still lacking here. Even years ago CAD programs were able to draw a smooth arc between 3 dots that you put on the screen. Editing software still can't do that. Possibly a stylus might help.
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Posted 07/04/2016 - 00:19
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Thanks everyone, looks like it'll be a wired gaming mouse then, thanks for your input
Posted 07/04/2016 - 09:40
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Hi Maria,
I use my 3D CAD system every day with a Logitech wireless M545 mouse and don't have any problem with control. I have used the Logitech wireless mice for probably 10 years and with their Set Point software loaded I have programmed a button by my thumb as the middle mouse button which I think helps with RSI on my middle finger. The single AA battery is supposed to last for 18 months and the last mouse I had it was definitely over a year.
The only thing that I would say was that the last wireless mouse, an M525, only lasted about 18 months before I started to get problems with the click becoming unreliable. Around 2 years ago there were quite a few people on the internet complaining about it and I did consider going to a gaming mouse only because I was thinking the gaming mice would have uprated micro switches on the buttons. In the end, as I say, I stuck with the std Logitech range and this one is fine.
I really prefer wireless because there is no wire (!) to clutter up the desk and I also use a logitech keyboard (K340) which uses the same micro USB dongle as the mouse to communicate with the computer. I must have had the keyboard 5 years and I don't remember ever replacing the 2 AA batteries.
By the way, and you may well know, but you can get wireless gaming mice!
I changed over from a Logitech wingman wired mouse with a rubber covered metal ball that was suggested to me at the time because I needed a proper middle mouse button. (In fact it is on ebay at the moment, andymat62).
There does seem to be a reasonable choice of mice around now (unless you are left handed!) so good luck with your search.
I use my 3D CAD system every day with a Logitech wireless M545 mouse and don't have any problem with control. I have used the Logitech wireless mice for probably 10 years and with their Set Point software loaded I have programmed a button by my thumb as the middle mouse button which I think helps with RSI on my middle finger. The single AA battery is supposed to last for 18 months and the last mouse I had it was definitely over a year.
The only thing that I would say was that the last wireless mouse, an M525, only lasted about 18 months before I started to get problems with the click becoming unreliable. Around 2 years ago there were quite a few people on the internet complaining about it and I did consider going to a gaming mouse only because I was thinking the gaming mice would have uprated micro switches on the buttons. In the end, as I say, I stuck with the std Logitech range and this one is fine.
I really prefer wireless because there is no wire (!) to clutter up the desk and I also use a logitech keyboard (K340) which uses the same micro USB dongle as the mouse to communicate with the computer. I must have had the keyboard 5 years and I don't remember ever replacing the 2 AA batteries.
By the way, and you may well know, but you can get wireless gaming mice!
I changed over from a Logitech wingman wired mouse with a rubber covered metal ball that was suggested to me at the time because I needed a proper middle mouse button. (In fact it is on ebay at the moment, andymat62).
There does seem to be a reasonable choice of mice around now (unless you are left handed!) so good luck with your search.
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