News New dark skin launched!

Adam · 04-24-2012, 11:03 PM

A dark skin has just been added to the style selector. To read more about it, visit this news post:

New Dark Forum Skin - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

There is also a new dark yellow scheme with more contrast, as well as a dark blue scheme. All can be selected via the style selector at the bottom of the page.

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**Ash** · 04-24-2012, 11:55 PM

Winner. More choice, and this one is a welcome addition to the skins available. Thanks for the constant work on the forum.

snappychappy · 04-25-2012, 01:09 AM

I agree a very pleasant and easy on the eyes skin.

**gordon_l34** · 04-25-2012, 01:40 AM

Hi,

I can't get the style selector to work to change from the black skin as it doesn't give me a choice.

Regards.

thoughton · 04-25-2012, 02:41 AM

Loving the dark skin, the greys are very nice. Just a couple of comments, all meant constructively

1. the red hyperlinked text (in the body of a post, not the author name) seems to be a bit too bright. This might just be because it is bold (?) as well, the non-bold red text in Adam's sig isn't quite so blinding.

2. the dark blue moderator names are a bit too dark and hard to see.

**Tamia** · 04-25-2012, 04:44 AM

Looks very nice, Adam. Good work. The gray is very nice for viewing photos, though I'll stick with the light background for reading, as it's easier on my eyes. Thanks much for the choice and hard work you put in on this. BTW, the new dark skin works great with an older Safari browser as well as updated Firefox.

Originally posted by thoughton

Loving the dark skin, the greys are very nice. Just a couple of comments, all meant constructively

1. the red hyperlinked text (in the body of a post, not the author name) seems to be a bit too bright. This might just be because it is bold (?) as well, the non-bold red text in Adam's sig isn't quite so blinding.

2. the dark blue moderator names are a bit too dark and hard to see.

I noticed these, too, Thoughton.

slackercruster · 04-25-2012, 06:33 AM

I don't like it. Hard on my eyes.

I changed to the gray, but it is not the original. Which one was orig?

SteveM · 04-25-2012, 06:45 AM

Style selector doesn't show up for me either. Using Ubuntu Linux and tried it with both firefox and chrome......

**jpzk** · 04-25-2012, 06:51 AM

Great job Adam et al !
I am sure lots of people will like the "new skin".

Personally, I liked the overall effect at first but after a few minutes, the new dark style with very contrasty red lettering became a real annoyance for me, although I can survive with the forum default style which is mostly white with red accents ... not so contrasty.

Some people will experience visual "problems" with a very dark background and "light and flashy" foreground/lettering ... I am one of those.

So, I am back to the default style and I switch to the classic green once in a while to relax my eyes.

JP

jsherman999 · 04-25-2012, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by thoughton

1. the red hyperlinked text (in the body of a post, not the author name) seems to be a bit too bright. This might just be because it is bold (?) as well, the non-bold red text in Adam's sig isn't quite so blinding.

.

I agree - like the dark skin, hate the bright red lettering. Something more muted like a light grey would work better for the foreground/lettering.

It was hard on the eyes, so I changed back.... I still think it's a great idea if a different font color could be selectable.

.

**Canada_Rockies** · 04-25-2012, 07:52 AM

I like it. Much easier on the eyes. Thanks!

magkelly · 04-25-2012, 08:01 AM

Not a moment too soon. My eyes are just fried this morning. No picture taking for me today unfortunately. I can barely see to type this. Everything is all blurry today. Thanks, this really helps and it looks nice besides!

Adam · 04-25-2012, 11:38 AM

For those of you having a hard time reading the red, here is a yellow version:

Pentax Forum - Camera & Photography Community - PentaxForums.com

What do you think?

**jpzk** · 04-25-2012, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by Adam

For those of you having a hard time reading the red, here is a yellow version:

Pentax Forum - Camera & Photography Community - PentaxForums.com

What do you think?

Much better indeed!
I would still like the lettering a little less "bright", but, nonetheless a very good change!

Thanks Adam!

JP

**paulh** · 04-25-2012, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by SteveM

Style selector doesn't show up for me either. Using Ubuntu Linux and tried it with both firefox and chrome......

Steve - it's on the left side of the black bar at the bottom of the page. I'm using FF and Chrome on PCLinuxOS, and it's working for me.

View Poll Results: Which new theme is your favorite?
Dark White	7	41.18%
Dark Yellow	7	41.18%
Dark Blue	3	17.65%
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04-24-2012, 11:03 PM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	New dark skin launched! A dark skin has just been added to the style selector. To read more about it, visit this news post: New Dark Forum Skin - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com There is also a new dark yellow scheme with more contrast, as well as a dark blue scheme. All can be selected via the style selector at the bottom of the page. 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:

04-25-2012, 06:51 AM	#9
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Great job Adam et al ! I am sure lots of people will like the "new skin". Personally, I liked the overall effect at first but after a few minutes, the new dark style with very contrasty red lettering became a real annoyance for me, although I can survive with the forum default style which is mostly white with red accents ... not so contrasty. Some people will experience visual "problems" with a very dark background and "light and flashy" foreground/lettering ... I am one of those. So, I am back to the default style and I switch to the classic green once in a while to relax my eyes. JP Last edited by jpzk; 04-25-2012 at 07:56 AM.

04-25-2012, 11:38 AM	#13
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	For those of you having a hard time reading the red, here is a yellow version: Pentax Forum - Camera & Photography Community - PentaxForums.com What do you think? 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:

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thoughton Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Saffron Walden, Essex Photos: Gallery Posts: 362	Loving the dark skin, the greys are very nice. Just a couple of comments, all meant constructively 1. the red hyperlinked text (in the body of a post, not the author name) seems to be a bit too bright. This might just be because it is bold (?) as well, the non-bold red text in Adam's sig isn't quite so blinding. 2. the dark blue moderator names are a bit too dark and hard to see.

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Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	Looks very nice, Adam. Good work. The gray is very nice for viewing photos, though I'll stick with the light background for reading, as it's easier on my eyes. Thanks much for the choice and hard work you put in on this. BTW, the new dark skin works great with an older Safari browser as well as updated Firefox. Originally posted by thoughton Loving the dark skin, the greys are very nice. Just a couple of comments, all meant constructively 1. the red hyperlinked text (in the body of a post, not the author name) seems to be a bit too bright. This might just be because it is bold (?) as well, the non-bold red text in Adam's sig isn't quite so blinding. 2. the dark blue moderator names are a bit too dark and hard to see. I noticed these, too, Thoughton.

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slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	I don't like it. Hard on my eyes. I changed to the gray, but it is not the original. Which one was orig?

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SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Style selector doesn't show up for me either. Using Ubuntu Linux and tried it with both firefox and chrome......

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jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by thoughton 1. the red hyperlinked text (in the body of a post, not the author name) seems to be a bit too bright. This might just be because it is bold (?) as well, the non-bold red text in Adam's sig isn't quite so blinding. . I agree - like the dark skin, hate the bright red lettering. Something more muted like a light grey would work better for the foreground/lettering. It was hard on the eyes, so I changed back.... I still think it's a great idea if a different font color could be selectable. .

04-25-2012, 07:52 AM	#11
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	I like it. Much easier on the eyes. Thanks!

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magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Not a moment too soon. My eyes are just fried this morning. No picture taking for me today unfortunately. I can barely see to type this. Everything is all blurry today. Thanks, this really helps and it looks nice besides!

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Adam For those of you having a hard time reading the red, here is a yellow version: Pentax Forum - Camera & Photography Community - PentaxForums.com What do you think? Much better indeed! I would still like the lettering a little less "bright", but, nonetheless a very good change! Thanks Adam! JP

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Originally posted by SteveM Style selector doesn't show up for me either. Using Ubuntu Linux and tried it with both firefox and chrome...... Steve - it's on the left side of the black bar at the bottom of the page. I'm using FF and Chrome on PCLinuxOS, and it's working for me.