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Brand | Wacom |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Operating System | Windows, Mac OS |
Special Feature | Pen |
Specific Uses For Product | personal |
About this item
- Edit digital photos, paint and draw with the natural feel of a pen on paper
- 4 Express Keys for quick shortcuts and a pressure sensitive pen
- Active Area: 5.8 inch x 3.6 inch
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For beginners | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Easy to use | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Tech Support | 4.0 | — | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Light weight | 3.2 | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Battery life | — | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Sold By | toys texas | Andu US | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
active surface area | 5.8x3.6 | 4.17 x 2.6inch | 6 inches x 3.7 inches | 8.50" x 5.31" | 5.98" x 3.74" | 8.50" x 5.31" |
operating system | Windows, Mac OS | Windows 7 or later, MAC OS 10.12 or later, Android 6.0 or later, Linux Ubuntu | Android,Os,Windows | Android,Os,Windows | Android,Os,Windows | Android,Os,Windows |
connector type | usb | — | usb,wireless | usb,wireless | usb,wireless | usb,wireless |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB-A, Bluetooth | USB-A, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB-A | USB-A, Bluetooth |
pressure sensitivity | — | 8192 levels | 4096 levels | 4096 levels | 4096 levels | 4096 levels |
model name | — | Inspiroy | Intuos S | Intuos M | Intuos S | Intuos M |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 10.9 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches |
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Item Weight | 14.9 ounces |
ASIN | B005HGBEZ2 |
Item model number | CTH470 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #544 in Computer Graphics Tablets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 27, 2011 |
Department | drawpads & digitizers |
Manufacturer | Wacoal(????) |
Language | English |
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Product Description
Enhance. Engage. Personalize. The Bamboo Capture pen tablet helps you take your digital imagery to the next level.
Works with Adobe Photoshop Elements (included in the box) and scores of other photo software applications for editing, perfecting, and having fun with your digital images. Restore old photos, make your portraits come alive, remove unwanted details, improve skin tones, and create your own compositions.
Bamboo Capture also features multi-touch input, so you can use the tablet to zoom in on your photos, scroll through albums, and navigate your way around your computer, using the familiar gestures of a mobile device.
Ergonomic, battery-free pen with two programmable switches Attached penholder for convenient pen storage Reversible for right- or left-handed users Textured work surface for pen-on-paper feel Standard USB connection for both Mac and PC Interactive tutorial helps you make the most of your Bamboo Specifications - Tablet Dimensions (WxH) 10.9 inches x 6.9 inches (287 mm x 176 mm) Active Area (WxH) 5.8 in x 3.6 in (147 mm x 92 mm) Tablet Weight 0.92 lbs. (14.8 oz.) (420g) Pressure Levels 1024 Max Data Rate 133 pts/second Accuracy +/- 0.5mm (0.02 in.) for pen Connectivity Standard USB Orientation Reversible for right- or left-handed users System Requirements - PC Windows 7, Vista SP2 or XP SP3 Mac Mac OS X (10.5.8 or higher) Hardware Also requires color display, powered USB port, and CD/DVD drive In the box - Bamboo Capture Pen and Tablet Full software bundle - Adobe Photoshop Elements, Autodesk SketchBook Express and Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0 Removable USB connection cord Nib puller and 3 replaceable pen nibs Quick Start Guide Installation CD (includes driver software, Bamboo Dock, interactive tutorial and user's manual) Free offer from Shutterfly for an 8 x 8 customizable photo book Free offer fo
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Customers like the performance, quality and ease of installation of the graphic tablet. For example, they mention it works well, produces great quality work and is well worth the affordable price. Some appreciate the tutorials. Opinions are mixed on touch sensitivity, size, software, and comfort.
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Customers like the performance of the graphic tablet. They say it works well, is easy to use, and is still usable. Some mention that the drivers it installs initially work ok, but then it does a driver update that causes it to work better with the natural flow of a work desk. It's a wonderful tool with great potential and is very pleasurable to use.
"...It's pretty responsive and it worked really well. I then proceeded to test it on Illustrator. It was fantastic...." Read more
"...This is definitely not an Intuos, but it is really good...." Read more
"...EDIT (1 week later): The tablet seems to be working fine...." Read more
"...Other than that it was certainly worth the experience, and I'd certainly buy another tablet!" Read more
Customers like the quality of the graphic tablet. They say it runs smoothly, produces great quality work, and is a solid entry-level pen tablet for photographers learning Photoshop. The hardware is top-notch and feels well made. It's an excellent tablet for sketchwork and is reliable. Customers also mention that it's sturdy and perfect for their needs.
"...That being said...Pros:- Unique and productive collaboration tool..." Read more
"...I also worked with the included Sketchbook software, and drawing is very simple and easy to get used to with this tablet...." Read more
"...The hardware is topnotch, and though it is light, it feels well made and matches quite nicely with my MacBook Pro...." Read more
"...Anyway I did test the pen, and I like how it has that real pen resisting paper feel to it...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the graphic tablet to be easy. They mention that the tutorials are easy to follow, the tablet is simple, and enjoyable to use. They also say that the programs install easily on their Windows PC, and that the installation of the drivers was very simple and straightforward. Customers also appreciate the intuitive navigation and manipulation ability of the tablet, as well as the buttons that make it easy to program for labelling hotkeys.
"...Everything went smoothly and then I plugged in the tablet. It registered and off I went...." Read more
"...wireless option is available for it if you don't like cords, very easy to use, tablet has a spot to put pen when not in use, only $100, great..." Read more
"...hand on the tablet, so turning off the touch at will makes it much easier to use so it doesn't confuse touch and pen inputs...." Read more
"...There have been no problems with the installation of he driver, tablet configuration software or other ongoing issues that have been reported by some..." Read more
Customers like the value of the graphic tablet. They mention it's well worth the affordable price, has good features, and is a good size for the money. Some say that the new model at its very attractive price includes finger recognition. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance to price ratio.
"...as a digital writing tool, this product is great and perfect in its performance to price ratio...." Read more
"...Bottom line: good pen tablet and two great programs for a sweet price; designed for financially aware artists" Read more
"...After a lot of research, I settled on this model because it was affordable, had multi-touch capabilities, and overall had decent reviews...." Read more
"...I do not need anything extremely fancy. This tablet is good and cheap...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the touch sensitivity of the graphic tablet. Some mention that the touch function is great, and the multi-touch gestures work fine. However, others say that the feature is absolutely horrendous, and there's been sacrifices made in touch asensitivity so that it doesn't falter. They also say the touch input is inaccurate and jumpy, and that the sensitivity settings are useless.
"...The multi-touch feature is a nice addition to the tablet; sometimes I use it for browsing...." Read more
"...The pen feels very good and the contact with the tablet surface is great in imitating the pencil-on-paper feel...." Read more
"...It's amazing! My only problems with this tablet are the poor multitouch controls and how expensive it is!..." Read more
"...portable, surface is smooth, pen is comfortable in hand, multitouch feature is WONDERFUL!,..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the graphic tablet. Some mention that it's good size, easy to hold, and has a compact footprint. However, others say that the footprint is a little larger than expected, the edge of the Wacom table is too small for the provided pen, and the effective area of the pad is smaller than the actual size of it.
"...short 2 days. My first impression was that the capture was much bigger than i expected, which was nice...." Read more
"...Pros: size makes it easily portable, surface is smooth, pen is comfortable in hand, multitouch feature is WONDERFUL!,..." Read more
"...better mentality; however, I was quick to realize that it was way too big...." Read more
"...And when I'm not using it for photography work it's a super sized track pad with all the gestures I've come to love on my MacBook Pro...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the graphic tablet. Some mention that the pen has a pretty natural feel, and is smooth to write on. However, others say that it's uncomfortable to hold or draw with, and feels awkward for the wrist.
"...The finish and feel is kind of luxurious and it really took me by surprise...." Read more
"...For me, the biggest advantage of using a tablet is less fatigue on your wrists...." Read more
"...while it is only as thick as the first iPad, it still feels a tiny bit awkward for the wrist, especially when using the bottom part of the surface,..." Read more
"...The product itself is very sleek, light, and clean. The pen feels very good and the contact with the tablet surface is great in imitating the pencil-..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the software. Some mention that the included software is top-notch, and works well. However, some say that the product and/or its software are so buggy, useless, and annoying.
"...The included software is a little deceptive...." Read more
"...tablet has a spot to put pen when not in use, only $100, great software is included with you purchase!..." Read more
"...What a disappointment! This product and/or its software are so buggy that it would take a lot more than this review for me to get into all of it...." Read more
"...I only use it to color my stuff. Not to mention this tablet had many quirks...." Read more
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I decided that I needed to purchase a graphics tablet during the last week of December while I was working on my portfolio. The deadline for submission was the Jan 3 and I was creating diagrams and graphics for my submission. The realization occurred after I spent 5 hours trying to diagram a site plan with a mouse when the same graphic could have been accomplished under an hour using a graphics tablet. Thus, I began my search for a graphics tablet. The first brand I went to was Wacom. I recently saw some of these fancy LCD and I noticed that they just released a new line of tablets so I decided to take the plunge.
I initially decided to purchase the larger version (Wacom Bamboo Create) with the bigger equals better mentality; however, I was quick to realize that it was way too big. For a size comparison, it was approximately the same size as my 13 inch Macbook Pro, maybe even wider. I sent it back to Amazon and got the smaller version.
I've been using the tablet for a few days and the Wacom Capture is great. I am running a late-2009 13 inch Macbook Pro with 8 gigs of ram. The OS I am using is Windows 7 via Bootcamp. The size of the tablet is approximately the size of a sheet of 8.5x11 inch paper with a drawing area of something like a small Moleskin book. The finish and feel is kind of luxurious and it really took me by surprise. When I unboxed it, I was in awe of how nice it felt from a piece of hardware. Very impressive.
The first thing I did after unboxing it was go to the Wacom website and download the latest software and drivers for the Create. I didn't even bother opening up the included CDs since I never use the free software with any of the things I buy. I installed both of the available downloads from the site and then proceeded to restart the computer. Everything went smoothly and then I plugged in the tablet. It registered and off I went. I adjusted some of the settings in the Windows' Control Panel and including settings that another reviewer mentioned regarding the response. I restarted again so everything is registered and working fine.
The first 15 to 20 minutes of using it, I was completely thrown off. I was just shifting the pen over the tablet and it kept selecting things. If the pen is touching the tablet, it selects things. If it is hovering over the active area on the tablet, it moves the pointer. Tapping on the pen would signify a click and holding it down for a while will active the `right-click' menu. The initial setup of the tablet is aligned to the screen of the computer. Click the top corner of the active tablet area will cause the point on the screen to jump to the respective location on the screen. This was immensely annoying because I was not accustomed to it. I recommend switching the tablet to "Mouse" mode instead of "Pen" for the initial use to get acquainted to the new tablet. The option can be found at the "Bamboo Preferences" via "Pop Up Menu."
After getting a taste of the tablet, I opened up Photoshop and started making lines and marks on a blank piece of paper. It's pretty responsive and it worked really well. I then proceeded to test it on Illustrator. It was fantastic. I was able to create diagrams and draw things very accurately. Both CS4 Photoshop and Illustrator worked flawlessly with no noticeable lag. I then opened up a blank Word document and started drawing on it. There was a good chunk of lag probably because it was not meant to handle drawing data efficiently. For graphics, this tablet is effective and works efficiently.
Being a student and intern architect, I spend a ton of my time using AutoCAD, Sketchup and Revit when I am not creating or editing graphics. I started off by testing out AutoCAD with it, and then Revit. I find the tablet struggling with it. I didn't seem to find any additional lag while I was using the tablet in both of these performance intensive software; however, I did end up spending way too more time doing the simplest things on the tablet. The biggest issue/nightmare in CAD drafting or building a model is not having the 3rd mouse button with a scroll wheel. Zooming in and out of areas and objects takes forever. It's like drafting with a touchpad for those who have tried it - It's not fun at all. In the end, I spent more time zooming in and out of the drawings/model than I did creating content. I haven't figured out a good way to navigate in these two programs, but with practice I can see how this is tolerated if the tablet was to be used. For Sketchup, I think this tablet works significantly better than compared to AutoCAD and Revit. The reason for this is due how Sketchup operates. I've set one of my keys on the Wacom pen as the "Middle" button, allowing me to pan across the screen relatively easily. Despite this, however, the tablet still suffers the limitations of zooming in and out. All these programs work, but not that well compared to a 3-Button mouse with a scroll wheel. Also, use "Mouse" model for these software will make your life significantly easier.
Summary:
If you're working in the building design profession and produce a lot of graphics work, you should get this tablet. It will save a ton of time. If you only do technical drawings and don't do graphics often, stick with the 3 button scrolling mouse be completed faster.
Notes:
- As the other reviewers mentioned, the cord for the tablet is short. It's about 5 feet long I think. If this is a problem, you can always buy a longer cable or reuse an old one. It uses a micro USB cable and a longer cable is pretty cheap.
- I am right handed and 95% of my typing is done with my left hand. I feel very awkward and out of place when I the tablet is next to the right side of my mac. It creates a gap between my laptop keyboard, the cables from the tablet, and tablet that is fairly wide. Since I need access to my keyboard 90% of the time, I decided to make this gap between the tablet and my keyboard as small as possible. I decided that the most ergonomic and efficient position is to flip the orientation of the tablet. In other words, change the settings to "Left Handed". This way, the gap between keyboard and tablet is very minimal.
- There is no eraser on the opposite end of the pen and there is no need for it. I find it easier to just set a button as "Eraser" and clicking on the button when the need arises. It's much faster than flipping the pen around to erase.
- Some people use this as a touchpad. I'm on a laptop so I will never use the tablet as a touchpad. I keep the option of using it as a touchpad off at all times. This allows me to lay my hand on the tablet while I'm drawing.
This is definitely not an Intuos, but it is really good. Since I only have used Intuos for about three weeks before buying the Capture, there aren't any feature that I miss (except the smaller size, but more on that later). Some reviewers mentioned lack of eraser as a big deal, maybe because I never used it on Intuos, I don't miss it at all. Erasers are only a shortcut key away anyways. Maybe for a full time designer that spend 10+ hours with their tablets, an eraser a big deal, but for casual users it's totally fine.
Tablet size is enough for casual/non-professional use. Be aware that not all of the gray surface in the pictures is usable, about 75% of the total area. It is clearly marked by lines on the edges of the working rectangle.
Speaking about the size of tablet, the screen size should also be taken into consideration. I use the Capture on my 16" laptop, and I feel that's a good combination. We have 27" iMacs in the graphics lab, so using Intuos 4 would make more sense on those huge screens. I'm sure even with smaller screens, bigger tablets = more precision = better results, but once again, for beginners, Capture's area is big enough.
This tablet allows me to make some decent drawings on Illustrator. Using a tablet doesn't enhance your drawing skills, but it is definitely much better than drawing with a mouse. There's a learning curve to it, but it's not impossibly difficult.
I read a lot of Wacom users complain about the nib wear on the latest generation of Wacom tablets. I haven't used it long enough to comment on nib wear, but it doesn't seem to be used at all after two weeks of use. Perhaps I just don't use it as much as those hard-core design enthusiasts.
I like having the 'paper-like feel' drawing surface, but personally I don't like that feel when I'm using it for InDesign layout purposes. I'd rather have more 'glide' on the surface. So I bought a clear plastic folder, cut a tablet-sized piece and taped it over my Capture. It glides around easier (and perhaps saves the nib from wearing out too quickly). The folder only cost me 50 cents. Also, if I need to have that paper-like feel for precision drawing, I'll just remove the plastic cover and re-tape it afterwards. If you want to do so, use a low-tack tape to prevent tape residue build up on the tablet surface.
For me, the biggest advantage of using a tablet is less fatigue on your wrists. When you're clicking and dragging a lot, such as when you're doing page layout in InDesign, using a tablet will be much easier on your wrists, and also much more precise.
The multi-touch feature is a nice addition to the tablet; sometimes I use it for browsing. I still need to practice the multi-touch gestures, such as flick and scroll up/down, but so far I found the scroll and zoom feature really helpful when I browse. I didn't buy the tablet to use it as a full time track pad, but for me it is an useful extra feature.
Overall, I'd highly recommend this tablet if you're a beginner / early enthusiast of digital graphics design. Or if you're looking for a giant trackpad. If you are a serious enthusiast, perhaps you'd like to consider Bamboo Create (a bigger version of Capture) or Intuos.
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There are a lot of features and I could change what each button does (including the buttons on the pen itself).
The downside is that the other tip of the pen cannot be used as an eraser, but for the price I got it for, I'm fine with that because
I could change one of the buttons on the pen to activate an eraser mode. The weight sensors work pretty well, I get realistic
strokes. In summation, it's a great product that every artist or animator needs to have on their desk.
The nibs wear out a little too fast for my liking, but that doesn't take away from the experience.
The tablet is well made. Feels solid in your hands. I would recommend.
Performance/Price ratio is extremely high, I can only recommend it to anyone.
I can draw all day long - unlike some of the cheaper ones - ewww.
The drawing areas smaller then Im used to but works better for me.
once i got used to it with less wrist movement i get less tires; better or worse for you on this
will be 100% personal preference, but i say try it.
Very durable, with a radio upgrade available (the kit includes a bluetooth and battery piece)
which i probably going to get - and heres why (and why 4 stars)
the included usb wire is like... 1 foot long (maybe 2 i dunno, i dont use it)
and its 100% totally useless to anyone that doesnt have a USB port on thier screen
or uses a desktop rather then a laptop.
i mean guys... its small ok. if your buying this, also toss into your cart the upgrade kit
or a longer usb wire (its micro usb, if your going to)
it came with a free photo album from shutterfly which i got, and promptly ($6) for shipping
the book was the $30 retail value - and it was amazing as well.
came with enough software to get anyone going (new or veteran) but i already use
photoshop - the kids however DO prefer the bundles software when just playing around.
(its scetchbook express, and photoshop elements if your wondering) and something
else i didnt install.
Compatible with Gimp2 as well.
If your a newbie and wondering if this is the one, yes... it is
it has a built in tutorial system right in the driver that my daughter used
now shes a pro. lolol.
Would i buy it again? yep and maybe again after that.