Like the other components of the Surface Book, the pen is built well and feels nice in your hand, much like a high-quality ink pen. With the Surface Book, you get excellent control over inputs by using a device that more naturally aligns with how we use our fingers and wrists. Gone are the days of trying to make selections or pinpoint edits by using a trackpad, mouse, or expensive add-on stylus. What makes the Surface Book a truly epic photographer’s tool is the included pen. Have a look at how easily the Surface Book transitions from one configuration to the next in the video below: And, where most laptop hinges don’t move, the Surface Book’s hinge rolls out as the laptop is opened and rolls back in when it’s shut. The dynamic fulcrum hinge feels robust, and locks the two components together effortlessly. Unlike other hybrid machines on the market, the Surface Book is a breeze to connect and disconnect. With the angle of the hinge, the screen tilts forward slightly, making it a comfortable angle of view to do your work. In this orientation (shown above), you can more easily use the touchscreen or pen to make precise edits to your photos.
Called “Draw” mode, the screen faces outward, with the keyboard assembly behind it. Hold it in vertical aspect, much like you would a clipboard, and you’ve got an Intel-powered tablet on your hands. Use it as a laptop to handle daily tasks like photo editing or bookkeeping or detach the screen and use it in what’s called “Clipboard” mode. That means no more lugging around two devices because you get the best of both worlds with the Surface Book. It’s a powerful laptop, but detach the screen and you’ve got a powerful tablet as well. What’s not to like about the hybrid build of the Surface Book? Let’s explore a few reasons why the Surface Book is such a great tool for photographers. I know a lot of photographers that have used Microsoft Surface Pros for years now, and extol their capabilities for post-processing.īut now, Microsoft has a new player in the market - the Surface Book - which takes innovation for photographers to yet another level. Innovations have found their way into the hardware we use as well, namely the machines on which we view and edit our photos.
Post-processing tools are also more robust than ever, with a wider and more powerful selection of software to help us make our vision for our photos come to life. If you ask me, we’re in the midst of the golden age of technology when it comes to photography.Ĭameras have never been better, with ever-expanding capabilities that help photographers like you and me capture improved pictures.