ball or optical mouse accuracy ?

I am finding I cannot get the accuracy when working in PS using an optical mouse that I could get with a roller ball mouse.
I never got used to using a tablet as I guess I had got used to the ball mouse so much. Cannot buy a new ball mouse now, all optical. Anyone else found this ?

I posted a comment a couple of weeks ago in RMNP forum about on the fly adjustable mouse sensitivity. In short look at a Laser or Optical gamers mouse. Here is the link to the post.
Mouse

Harold

Of course, I forgot all about adjusting the mouse speed ! Went into control panel>mouse.... Working 'fine' now.

Have you considered a stylus and tablet? I much prefer it for PS work & have using them since 2000. I would never go back to a mouse. Much more control, pressure sensitivity, and more natural (for me). Just a consideration.


Edit: didn't se your mention of having tried the stylus option, but the key is to stick with it. It does take some time to get used to, but once you do - it's all good:)
My recommendation is to put the mouse away and force yourself to use the stylus for everything to get used to it.

Well I never got used to the tablet Dave, my old and now worn out ball mouse couldn't be bettered, even using a tablet but I guess in the end I might have to go back to the tablet method and get used to it, I know it is generally accepted as the best method.

I agree with Dave. A tablet/stylus, such as the Intuos 4 will make your PS work much, much easier. The later versions are much improved over older units.

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Wow, the price of these things, do we really have to buy top end models for PS work ??

Colin,

I admit that the Intuos tools are not inexpensive. However, they are very well made. I purchased the 'Small' size. It comes with a mouse, (as well as the pen) that works on the tablet surface (no wire). Additonally, the unit is very customizable, and I found the price for it reasonable, given the quality. I agree that the larher sizes are very expensive.

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Preston is absolutely right, they are built very well & worth every penny. I have an older Intuos tablet, I'd happily upgrade to a newer model - if my 7 year old version every decides to die on me
That's quality.
As with most computer related accessories, get the biggest one you can afford. The added space of the larger tablets translates directly into more fine tune control. The older tablet that I currently use is about 11 x 7 (I think) and it works quite well.

I never bonded with my tablet and pen. I'll use it now and then on some really detailed Photoshop retouching but that's about it.
I prefer the Kensington Expert Mouse trackball-with the huge ball and four programmable buttons. Easier for me to keep my hands put and I like the rolling ball feedback.
Pointing devices are all so very subjective.

ME

I was a firm believer in the huge ball Kensington trackballs. They were awesome for precision movements. This was before optical, tablets, and pens. I have had three of them for various reasons over the years. While I no longer have the devices, I still have the huge balls. They are perfect for juggling!!!!!! Sorry, this has nothing to do with the original post!!