Any artists "downgraded" to 10.5?

[Pete Rodgers]

Hi. I'm currently using the iPad pro 12.9 1st gen for creating comic art in Procreate and Graphic. It's good, but a bit bulky for normal use - cafes, bed etc. Just wondering if any artists have moved from the old 12.9 to the new 10.5 and whether it's usable or if you miss the space?

 

[sneak3]

Do not miss at all. The 10.5 is just so much more comfortable to hold and take anywhere. But I guess it ultimately depends on whether you need the extra space to make your art or not. Usually I finish painting on my computer but on the ipad I take it as far as possible.

 

[Pete Rodgers]

Do you find the pen more responsive too?

 

[AFEPPL]

Why's it a downgrade when the specs are much better than the G1 12?
I guess you mean downsized?

 

[Pete Rodgers]

Yes, I was using "downgrade" slightly provocatively!! Downsize is better.

 

[chfilm]

Do you find the pen more responsive too?

The pen is so much more responsive!

Check out a bit later in this video, there you can see how the pen has gotten improved.

 

[sneak3]

Do you find the pen more responsive too?

Definitely.

 

[Kostas3000]

if you mainly work on a desk, then 12.9 is the way to go.
If you work on a couch/bed/etc then the extra portability of 10.5 is really great.

I own both devices.

 

[Pete Rodgers]

I suppose it will just involve a bit more zooming in! I put a 10.5 on order, then thought better of it and cancelled. I had a google pixel tablet and the extra few fractions of an inch made quite a lot of difference going from an iPad 9.7 especially for reading comics. I suppose I could get one and send it back if it didn't meet my needs.