What kind of mouse is the best for Daz and Photoshop and ZBrush?
lululee1
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Hi,
My logitech usb mouse has has finally done it's last click. It is mort.
After spending many years making art with my usb friend I am now faced with the daunting task of finding a new mouse that
I can actually work with. I do have a wacom tablet but find I also need a mouse. I am running Windows 10.
Any sugestions and advice will be greatly appreciated.
Cheerio
lululee
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I've been using a Logitech G502 for everything on my main system for the past couple of years. Has a good feel, you can add or remove weights to get the heft you like and the scroll wheel can be switched between a very fast free motion or a slower click-click while scrolling. It has eleven or so programmable buttons that are out of the way if you aren't a gamer, but close enough to be useful in games or whatever you use keyboard shortcuts for.
Also have a G600. A whole lot more buttons, but overall it just doesn't feel as good as the 502.
https://www.amazon.com/erekomu-Trackball-Button-Function-ht1urxbk/dp/B079FBN9VQ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Elecom+HUGE+trackball&qid=1601400448&s=electronics&sr=1-2
I'm a trackball weirdo, so I use a Logitech M570. Keeps the elbow pain down. As far as standard mice go, I think ergonomics are a high priority, as the optics between brands and models aren't all that different. If you like the feel of the mouse you had, get one the same shape. A lot of "gaming" mice have extra buttons that can be programmed with custom functions, so that might also be a consideration.
Yeah, I like the G502 as well, the size especially. To my mind, it has just the right number of extra buttons, too. I even have a backup still in the box. I tried a Razor Hex mouse for gaming, but found it too small to be comfortable. Someone with small hands might prefer the Razer, especially if they like a lot of buttons. I also liked the MS Intellimouse back in the day. It's a shame they stopped making them.
I would second this recommendation as far as mice go. I too have a G502 and am very well pleased by its versatility. I was having problems with mice failing every 6-8 months several years ago and a colleague of mine recommended the G502. I have had my mouse for 3+ years now and it is still rock solid. I also like that it has buttons to change the mouse sensitivity on the fly, which I use for both gaming and also for fine work in Daz. Haven't looked at pricing lately, but when I bought mine it was very reasonably priced (especially given the longevity it has given me).
For years, I found that a Razer Diamondback gaming mouse worked perfectly (I originally bought it in 2006 or so - for the time, it has astounding precision, and could be tuned quite perfectly to suit my wants). It was equally accurate in both twitch-type gaming and in CG, no sweat. Even after shifting from the desktop to laptop form factor, and in spite of having a MacBook Pro for 6-7 years, I still used the Diamondback whenever I found the time and space to unlimber a full-blown mouse. It finally died sometime last year (cause of death: dachshund puppy), so I replaced it with a Razer Deathadder, which is just as scary precise, just like the now-dead Diamondback.
At first I always figured that holy crap these things are expensive, but then looking back, I see where I happily used the last one for 13 years(!) without a single hiccup. That's more than enough for me to continue using it, truth be told...
I've used Razor mice as well before, but the last few I bought didn't last more than 6-8 months before something went wrong (usually left mouse button starts acting up and fails). They are pricey and had some really nice features before they failed, so maybe bad luck on my part?
Hi,
Thanks so much for the truly valuable info.
I'm going to check into all of these.
Cheerio
lululee
I just know I have a strong preference for mice with tails, so none of those stuttering wireless things that suddenly stop working because they need to be charged.
I have an M570 trackball as well, but, sadly, it's gathering dust these days. It just doesn't work as well for me as its predecessor (forgot the Logitech number for it, but it was a slightly bigger gray trackball, again *with* a cable, and it was fully analog).
Generally speaking, figure out roughly how many (programmable or not) buttons you want on it, what placement works for you, and visit some stores that sell mice that fit your requirements. Most stores have some mice available for testing, or will unpack one for you to get a feel, nothing worse than ending up with a mouse that's too big, too small, too light or too heavy. If, after a week of actually using it, you feel it's perfect, go buy another one, never hurts to have a good spare in case your cat chews through the chord.
thanks to dazToBlender, I would say this
https://www.daz3d.com/mouse-by-am
is the best mouse for Daz and Blender
Ha! Too funny. This is my favorite mouse as well... I program the plethora of buttons to meet my needs and I ALSO Have a spare one in a box... just in case!
Commedian(enne) I see.
I can recommend the M570 trackball too. I started using trackballs over 10 years ago and will never go back to mice again, if I try to use one now it feels incredibly clumsy to work with compared to the trackball. May take a little while to get used to which may scare some people off, but when you first get used to it it's a dream to work with, IMO.
I've had a lot of mice over the years. I've had mice with lots of buttons and mice with only 2.
A lot depends on how much you use a single program. The extra buttons are sueless if you don't use a program enough to develop muscle memory for not just where the buttons are but which ones do what.
As to which ones I like:
I personally prefer Logitech as a brand over the other brands. They have been consistent in both quality and price. Corsair is also very good and if you want more buttons they make MMO mice with lots and lots of buttons although personally having a big matrix of buttons under my thumb doesn't really work for me.
I stuck with the last Logitech wired trackball till it died but a wireless trackball is a no go for me. I have a hand held one for presentations but a desktop one? No thanks. Maybe when someone puts out one with Qi charging.
I'm using Razer's Basilisk Classic. A bit too small for my hands, but otherwise a very good mouse. Super smooth.
What's wrong with wireless?
Battery life and bluetooth range for me.
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC/ref=psdc_11036491_t4_B00BIFNTMC
I like this one. Affordable, ergonomic, and it has given me no problems for at least a couple years now.
The M570 will run several months on a single AA battery even with heavy use, so that's not a problem. Not sure what you mean bluetooth range?
My box is not that close to my mouse pad and I've had issues with wireless mice and keyboards.
On batteries I don't use throwaway batteries so if that's what you're using that isn't relevant.
Another M570 here, an AA Duracell lasts for months with heavy use, would probably last longer if I turned it off every night. I've had no range issues but that's because the base unit is more or less under where the trackball is with the receiver plugged in on the top they are about a foot apart.
Steve.
I have been considering shifting to Eneloop rechargeables everywhere I use batteries, been testing them for a while now and fully charged they last much longer than new HQ alkaline batteries. In the past the self-discharge rate of rechargeables was too high for use in low power devices like mice, that's why I've not shifted so far, but with the newer types of HQ rechargeables that's not a problem anymore. Eneloop keep their charge for years, and can be charged up to 2000 times.