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Class A · 07-25-2011, 02:56 PM

The classic grey style still rules!

The new styles look flash but are both too low and too high on contrast (e.g., the black buttons are ugly). Also, the new styles don't work well with my Seamonkey version. It is an older version but I don't see anything that required breaking old browsers.

Here's hoping that the classic styles won't die anytime soon.

**BigDave** · 07-25-2011, 02:59 PM

Personally, I like Red the best. It works better for the Pentax Red logo too. Second choice would be Blue/Gray (why not all Blue?).

Regards

Ratmagiclady · 07-25-2011, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by DblArrow

Gotta be Pentax red - not Kawasaki green.

Only problem there is 'Pentax red' is the same as 'Canon Red' as 'Nikon red' Trying to compete at 'red' is not the thing. Green's both distinctly- Pentaxey and more welcoming. Honestly, when you could hardly frame a shot without a discarded Coke can being in it, I just gave up color entirely when my favorite Ektachrome 64 stopped. Just cause the other films of the day would make the Coke can you never even *saw* the focus of the image. It's only about a default, but make it green.

JDaughtry · 07-25-2011, 03:05 PM

I prefer the green one, looks classy and a bit different

CertEdFriday · 07-25-2011, 03:06 PM

I go with the Green
I like the idea of being able to change through a range of colours as well.

I don't use IE or have IE 9, but everything works ok with Firefox

thomas_mann · 07-25-2011, 03:07 PM

Safari browser on the Mac displays all three schemes. Of the three I much prefer #1.
All look very good- congratulations,
Thomas Mann

princepollux · 07-25-2011, 03:12 PM

Color 2

bordermeister · 07-25-2011, 03:14 PM

The red is a bit too harsh on the eyes, the blue I find a bit bland, I like the green the best.

How about getting it closer to the "limited" green, to me with the black it reminds me of some of my favorite things.....

Class A · 07-25-2011, 03:16 PM

Here's how the new skin looks like with Seamonkey 1.1.17.

Choosing "fixed" vs "fluid" layout doesn't make a difference.

DartFrog · 07-25-2011, 03:18 PM

#2 Red

Adam · 07-25-2011, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by Class A

Here's how the new skin looks like with Seamonkey 1.1.17.

Why on earth would you be using seamonkey?

are you on solaris?

It looks fine in seamonkey 2.2, which has the same rendering engine as FF5.

Class A · 07-25-2011, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Why on earth would you be using seamonkey?

Nice integration of email and browsing. I'd hate to lose some keyboard shortcuts.

I tried migrating to Firefox and Thunderbird at one point but Firefox's import/migration feature wasn't working well and I wasn't prepared to re-enter a lot of things, like my passwords.

I'll try to upgrade to a higher version of Seamonkey. Somewhere I've read that some 2.x version introduced an incompatibility to 1.x versions, but I may have misunderstood that. Anyhow, that's what kept me from upgrading so far.

subeeds · 07-25-2011, 03:36 PM

I like the blue and the green, so I guess we will just have to see how the vote goes.

Treny · 07-25-2011, 03:42 PM

Red no question!

kthung · 07-25-2011, 03:46 PM

Big fan of the green. I actually really like the look of the green on Pentax's DA lenses. Although historically red has always been pentax's color, it doesn't stand out as much as it should (being pentax). It seems too canon-y. Green is different. And green is nice

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07-25-2011, 03:16 PM	#84
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Here's how the new skin looks like with Seamonkey 1.1.17. Choosing "fixed" vs "fluid" layout doesn't make a difference. Attached Images

07-25-2011, 03:18 PM	#86
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	Originally posted by Class A Here's how the new skin looks like with Seamonkey 1.1.17. Why on earth would you be using seamonkey? are you on solaris? It looks fine in seamonkey 2.2, which has the same rendering engine as FF5. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-25-2011, 03:42 PM	#89
Treny New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Moama NSW Posts: 3	Colour Choice Red no question!

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07-25-2011, 02:56 PM	#76
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	The classic grey style still rules! The new styles look flash but are both too low and too high on contrast (e.g., the black buttons are ugly). Also, the new styles don't work well with my Seamonkey version. It is an older version but I don't see anything that required breaking old browsers. Here's hoping that the classic styles won't die anytime soon.

07-25-2011, 02:59 PM	#77
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Personally, I like Red the best. It works better for the Pentax Red logo too. Second choice would be Blue/Gray (why not all Blue?). Regards

07-25-2011, 03:03 PM	#78
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by DblArrow Gotta be Pentax red - not Kawasaki green. Only problem there is 'Pentax red' is the same as 'Canon Red' as 'Nikon red' Trying to compete at 'red' is not the thing. Green's both distinctly- Pentaxey and more welcoming. Honestly, when you could hardly frame a shot without a discarded Coke can being in it, I just gave up color entirely when my favorite Ektachrome 64 stopped. Just cause the other films of the day would make the Coke can you never even saw the focus of the image. It's only about a default, but make it green.

07-25-2011, 03:05 PM	#79
JDaughtry New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide, SA Posts: 11	I prefer the green one, looks classy and a bit different

07-25-2011, 03:06 PM	#80
CertEdFriday Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK - Somerset Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 175	I go with the Green I like the idea of being able to change through a range of colours as well. I don't use IE or have IE 9, but everything works ok with Firefox

07-25-2011, 03:07 PM	#81
thomas_mann New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1	Safari browser on the Mac displays all three schemes. Of the three I much prefer #1. All look very good- congratulations, Thomas Mann

07-25-2011, 03:12 PM	#82
princepollux New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 5	Color 2

07-25-2011, 03:14 PM	#83
bordermeister Inactive Account Join Date: May 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1	The red is a bit too harsh on the eyes, the blue I find a bit bland, I like the green the best. How about getting it closer to the "limited" green, to me with the black it reminds me of some of my favorite things.....

07-25-2011, 03:18 PM	#85
DartFrog Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: LA Posts: 6	#2 Red

07-25-2011, 03:25 PM	#87
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Adam Why on earth would you be using seamonkey? Nice integration of email and browsing. I'd hate to lose some keyboard shortcuts. I tried migrating to Firefox and Thunderbird at one point but Firefox's import/migration feature wasn't working well and I wasn't prepared to re-enter a lot of things, like my passwords. I'll try to upgrade to a higher version of Seamonkey. Somewhere I've read that some 2.x version introduced an incompatibility to 1.x versions, but I may have misunderstood that. Anyhow, that's what kept me from upgrading so far.

07-25-2011, 03:36 PM	#88
subeeds Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camden County, Ga. Photos: Gallery Posts: 333	I like the blue and the green, so I guess we will just have to see how the vote goes.

07-25-2011, 03:46 PM	#90
kthung Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 359	Big fan of the green. I actually really like the look of the green on Pentax's DA lenses. Although historically red has always been pentax's color, it doesn't stand out as much as it should (being pentax). It seems too canon-y. Green is different. And green is nice

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