I switch this forum to read-only mode. If you recently started a new thread here, please move it over to the new forum at http://forum.nikonrumors.com/discussions

Thanks,
Peter

I have switched this forum to "read-only" mode until I figure a proper way to import all data over to the new platform. Please register over at the new forum at http://forum.nikonrumors.com/discussions.

Thanks for being a NRF member and sorry again for the inconvenience.

Happy Holidays!

Peter

PB PM said:
If the white is too bright for your eyes your screen is too bright, turn the brightness down.

I calibrate my monitor so that is not going to happen. I'll have to wear sunglasses ;-/

On the monitor? Doesn't work for me too much but it doesn't bother me enough to fix. The white dosen't bother me anywhere near as much as the Yellow highlights for "recent posts" on a thread... It got fixed tho :D

If the white is too bright for your eyes your screen is too bright, turn the brightness down.

That's great framer!

Can we compromise on grey? Easier on the eye than bright white!

spraynpray said:
I think the things that we don't see but that cause the mods work were getting to be a pain - like spam.

Sorry Peter - bring back the black!

All studies show that white background is better on the eyes. All major websites have white background. Maybe I should od a poll. I still kept the black/yellow theme to remind us that this is a Nikon related site.

kanuck said:
Why was this new site necessary? This one was fine.

The amount of spam we were getting lately was out of control. Unfortunately, this forum platform did not give us enough tools to fight/block the spammers. The new forum is a much modern solution and it looks much better. It is one of the easiest to use forum packages out there.

OKeeee, the wife has taken 200 pictures of the Christmas tree, 20 of each house plant and me with my hair looking like bozo the clown.

The Christmas tree shots were a lesson that started off in full auto mode and ended in Aperture Mode using aperture to control outside lighting and flash compinsation to control inside lighting. It's now back on the green thingy and works wonderful:)

Soon she will be the master and I the student...

framer

kanuck said:
Why was this new site necessary? This one was fine.

I think the things that we don't see but that cause the mods work were getting to be a pain - like spam.

[NR] admin said:
The new forum is located at http://forum.nikonrumors.com/discussions and is live now. I made it white to match the main blog. I hope I will not get many complains :)

Sorry Peter - bring back the black!

Why was this new site necessary? This one was fine.

Well, the text box is gone for starting new threads, and I can't make a search.........so......does anyone have any experience (or recommendations for AC power / LED lights ?

Oh.....I just remembered......one more question; I recently bought a Hoodman loupe (used) on eBay; the thing was described as "3 inch loupe for D SL:R's etc....even had a sales promo photo (apparently from Hoodman); the "thing" arrived today........the "hood" is a mere 2 inches X 1 1/2 inches ! I know in reason this thing was designed for a P&S model camera; I sent the "guy" a VERY terse email; you completely misrepresented this thing.......therefore I want my money returned IMMEDIATELY (if not sooner), as I will be contacting eBay on nor about Monday, next.

eBay has always been very "wishy-washy" with seller problems, but this one is so clear cut they don't even have to take my word for it !
They already have a copy of his advert, and I shoot a photo of the thing sitting on a ruler ! I still haven't been able to locate anyone who has actually used the Hoodman LCD loupe.
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The new forum is located at http://forum.nikonrumors.com/discussions and is live now. I made it white to match the main blog. I hope I will not get many complains :)

Noooo It is white!

Verify? It asks me to fill in a new application (my existing details don't work), and then comes up with that when I click on the "sign up" button. What else should I be doing?

****Don't worry, ignore my last, I think the problem was allowing my iPhone to "auto fill" my email address. After entering manually it has gone through O.K.*****

Hi again,

A quick update: the new forum is now live at http://forum.nikonrumors.com/discussions and several member have already created their accounts. Again, I am sorry that I have to ask you guys to sign up again, but this is the fastest way to move over to the new platform. I will still try to import all old discussions over, but this may take a while because I will have to hire somebody to do it. In few days I will switch the old forum to "read only" and will keep it online as a reference until I figure out how to import it correctly (the few attempts I did with the help of my hosting company were not successful). If you have recently started a new topic on this forum, feel free to start again on the new forum.

Thanks,
Peter

mirtos said:
when the new one goes up, it probably wouldnt be hard to have a single html/javascript redirect so that anyone that comes to this old ur, it would automatically redirect them to the new url.

just a thought.

I single redirect is easy to do, the problem is to map every single post after I import the data to the new forum. Very difficult, because the new forum has a different URL structure.

wishing you all a kiwi christmas (currently sipping bubbly and nibbling anti pasto in my shorts and t).

drive safe

I second everything that has been posted previously. A great bunch of people here on NRF with lots of help and advice to anyone that asks. May you all have a great Christmas (Holiday) and an even better New Year.

Have a happy whatever you celebrate at this time of year (or have already finished celebrating) and I hope for many good photos in 2013.

Yeah, you got too many gold boxes for Christmas...

Did you verify your email address skinty?

Every time I try and register I keep getting "Email does not appear to be valid."? Any ideas?

This is a great group and I have really enjoyed talking and getting input from you'll. Hope everybody has a Great Holiday.

New forums looks good. But still not sure how to post a pic....arrr. I feel like a n00b again. :P