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DudeInTheSky · Jan 21, 2016

Lots of misinformation in this thread! And some good info too. Some points about CFast 2.0 and XQD and CF.

1. CFast 2.0 is here and now and it works. So is XQD 2.0. (I own CFast 2.0 cards and use XQD cards too...) CFast 2.0 cards and XQD 2.0 cards are right now pretty much on par performance & price wise. Just above 400Mbytes/s write. CF is much slower. I barely get 100Mbytes/s write out of my 1066x CF cards.

2. CFast 2.0 is based on SATA 6Gbit/s. SATA is EOL'ed, so once faster memory cards are desired it will be a new type. So the CFast 2.0 cards you buy right now are pretty much as fast as they will ever get. My guess is 3-5 years until this standard hits the wall, but could be sooner.

3. XQD 2.0 has two lanes of PCI-Express 2.0, so should be upgradeable to PCI-Express 3.0 and then to PCI-Express 4.0. And possibly add more PCI-E lanes if needed. So XQD 2.0 has 1000MBytes/s interface speed now. 4000MBytes/s (or even faster with more lanes) later, with backwards compatibility very likely. In other words: Your memory cards will last a long time if the XQD standard is maintained. My guess is 10 years, maybe 15 for this standard.

4. CFast 2.0 is much more reliable than CF (Yes, that's my opinion based on theory and my real life experience, but just the frail mechanical 50pin design of the old CF should speak for itself... it sucks!) CFast 2.0 is still missing a write protect switch, which is not good.

5. Right now only CFast 2.0 Sandisk 64GB and 128GB work in Canon C300mk2. They are also the only two memory cards approved by Canon for this camera. My colleagues who bought Lexar CFast 2.0 cards have reported write errors and lost footage. Both the discontinued 3400x and the new Lexar 3500x. It's very possible that we will only have one brand and two capacity options of CFast 2.0 cards available in the beginning for this new Canon 1D stills camera! (Hopefully more cards will work!!!!)

6. Neither CFast 2.0 nor XQD 2.0 are proprietary formats. They are both open formats. Right now there's limited availability of cards that actually work in various cameras for both standards. With Canon C300mk2 being the most limited with only Sandisk CFast 2.0 64GB & 128GB working.

7. Currently both memory card standards are limited by flash memory heat generation. This gives a small advantage to CFast 2.0 since those cards are a bit physically bigger so more space to dissipate heat. This year (2016) will see the release of products with new memory technology (Intel/Micron 3DxPoint). If we are to believe the specs, we are soon to get memory cards limited only by the interface speed. Hence, XQD could end up with a significant speed advantage 10 months from now. This, of course, remains to be seen.

Hope that helps a little.

Canon Rumors · Jan 21, 2016

I'm a big supporter of Graham and Breakthrough Photography. The process of making and selling products is never going to be a perfect experience for every person that participates, especially when you throw crowdfunding into the mix.

Breakthrough Photography is the ONLY Kickstarter campaign I have ever promoted, because I trusted Graham was going to be able to deliver (which is still not the majority of KS campaigns) and he has and will continue to do so. I get requests weekly from people wanting me to promote their campaign on Kickstarter.

However, be reasonable as a customer and you're more often than not going to get reasonable treatment in return.

I've decided to lock this up, but it will remain on the forum.

Larsskv · Jan 21, 2016

Cheekysascha said:
Vikmnilu said:

One quick question?

Did you insure your photo equipment? I highly recommend it. In Finland, where I live, it is included in your home insurance if it is not over 5000 Euros. A small fee would be paid (e.g. 150 Eur ) and then the company would cover the rest, which is great.

it is a pain to pay that for an accident. Hope you are well and get your equipment back soon!

Victor

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No stupidly I didn't, I just signed up for CPS platinum a month before the camera and lens broke, home insurance covers that in Finland? that's pretty cool! i'm not sure if it covers that here in Norway I'll try and check if it does, thanks for the tip! and thank you!

I broke my 24-70 f/2.8LII on vacation in the US, Yosemite actually.

the accident was my own foult, but still I got it covered on my Norwegian home insurance. My travel insurance didnt cover it.

Edit: the repair estimate in Norway was equal to 2100 USD so it was cheaper to get a new one. I got a new lens.

Tried to have it repaired in the US. The price estimate was 390USD, but they wouldnt help me since I didnt live there..

et31 · Jan 21, 2016

tyger11 said:
I'd really prefer they start with proper cine versions of their existing Art lenses. But that's just me.

As a pro-photog, I am very happy that Sigma chose to improve the optical engineering of their lenses with the Art series before venturing off into another category. Not only did it improve the company's image among other photographers, it showed their capability of providing great optics for less money than conventional Zeiss, Canon, or Nikkor glass!

Now, they can cinema away and bring another happy world to us all!

PureClassA · Jan 20, 2016

Almost immeasurable loss. 1MP. 5% at most on the 5D3.

fishprof · Jan 20, 2016

Yes, I had inadvertently left HDR enabled and forgot about it. If the Continuous HDR is selected under HDR, HDR stays Enabled even after the camera is switched off. I was not aware of that. It is working as expected now that HDR is Disabled. Thanks for the replies.

d · Jan 20, 2016

Would be a half-decent looking camera if it weren't for that Quasimodo-esque flash hump on the lens.

d.

kaihp · Jan 19, 2016

As far as I understand, GoPro's latest camera (Hero4 Session), was a quite a let-down for a lot of people so the sales tanked. I wasn't surprised about that, since it was introduced at the same price as the Hero4 Black edition, but with much lower video specs and a fixed battery.

The only improvements from the other cams were a slightly smaller size, being waterproof to 10m, and having 2 mic's (so it would choose the mic with the least noise and not even doing active noise cancellation or similar).

We should see a "Hero5" with 4K/60p in H.265 and 4K/120p in H.264 sometime this year, based on the Ambarella H2 SoC.

Mt Spokane Photography · Jan 19, 2016

They have the lenses, and a great history in MF. Not so much in FF. However, I'm doubting that they will find much in the way of MF sales. Low sales volume is a big part of why MF is so expensive.

Canon Rumors · Jan 19, 2016

I don't like helping others make money when what they're peddling is obviously bs.

Valvebounce · Jan 17, 2016

Hi jcarpet.
Sorry, when I said pipe dream I was meaning being able to screw the budget with little or no impact on the future, as you point out, for you, screwing the budget could set back relationships (small ring! :'() and property purchases.
For some, screwing the budget just means leaving a slightly smaller inheritance cheque for the kids! ;D

Cheers, Graham.

jcarapet said:
Valvebounce said:

Hi jcarpet.
If you can really afford to screw the budget and do it all, good on you go for it.
If screwing the budget is really just a pipe dream (the same dream I and others must have).
Here is an alternate thought, not better just different, having just acquired an EF-s10-22, I can see the need for something as wide for FF, so grab a pre owned <16-?? bargain and go get the shots you want.
Or another idea, get a pano head and stitch portrait orientation from the 24-105 and be absolutely stunned by the quality of the details you can see, I tried this with some handheld (landscape orientation) shots and AutoStitch, blew my mind compared to looking at the single images or using canon photostitch. I just wish I'd thought or known to shoot portrait orientation for the extra height the images would have had.

Cheers, Graham.

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Interesting. It isn't a pipe dream, but there are things it would affect on more expensive purchases for in the future like ring for girlfriend, house, things like that. I don't know much about pan heads, so I will take a look at those. I have a decent heavy tripod with a video head, but it may be an improvement to get something more specific.

bergstrom · Jan 17, 2016

good work, ok thanks Paul. Appreciate the work you put in.

dickgrafixstop · Jan 17, 2016

I wouldn't buy either until the much rumored Canon replacement 50 f1.4 and 85 f1.8 lenses are announced. If the wait isn't acceptable get the two currently available lenses.

Jan 17, 2016

tcmatthews said:
I think it would be better if Canon build a full frame EOS M and get on the full frame mirrorless before Sony takes that ~~boat~~ dinghy out of port.

Fixed that for you.

Jan 16, 2016

3kramd5 said:
neuroanatomist said:

3kramd5 said:

It defines acceptable and excellent signal to noise ratios (10 and 40, respectively).

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Does that mean that the Nikon D5 must deliver at least an acceptable SNR of 10 at ISO 3,280,000?

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Doubtful. I believe that if it can't match that particular criteria, then the saturation method is used, or they use saturation by default (hence the "fair point" comment above).

Except that based on the standard, the saturation method uses sRGB output from the camera, so it does not apply to RAW. Also, that method is not applicable when matrix metering is used (which is the default for the camera).

How, then, can Nikon include ISO 3,280,000 and be in compliance with ISO 12232? Does the camera firmware restrict it to TIFF output and a non-matrix metering mode at that ISO? Somehow, I doubt that.

privatebydesign · Jan 16, 2016

Bennymiata said:
I've been wanting a good 85mm lens for ages and I've put off buying one waiting for Canon to release a new one, and now with the new anti-blue filter, I'm prepared to wait a little longer.
I do a lot of restaurant photography and would love a lens that has no CA (imagine white plates, white tablecloth and dark grey edges on the plate with 2 large studio strobes lighting them).
If it costs $500 or $3000 it doesn't matter, just bring it out Canon.

They did, it is called the 100L Macro and the TS-E 90.

raptor3x · Jan 16, 2016

luckydude said:
The light was not so great so I was shooting at 1/320th, ISO 8000. Hence my desire to find a prime at f.14 or f1.8. I know about the Canon 24mm II but that appears to be soft wide open (according to Brian and I trust his reviews).

The Canon 24 II is going to be similar in terms of sharpness to your 17-55 with both wide open.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=398&Camera=963&Sample=0&FLI=1&API=0&LensComp=480&CameraComp=963&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0

rucymeltom · Jan 16, 2016

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NancyP · Jan 15, 2016

The PR release said that the lens will be shown next week. When it ships to your area - who knows?

DJL329 · Jan 15, 2016

Canon Rumors said:
... you will receive free 13 month coverage, which covers accidental damage.

Qualifying products can be seen after the break.

I see what you did there... :

Jan 15, 2016

Mikehit said:
johnf3f said:

There is only one organisation/company that is responsible fro the "Grey Market" and that is the manufacturer - in this case Canon.

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Nope. Grey markets are cheaper for two reasons: they don't have the overheads that bricks-and-mortar shops do and secondly almost all grey importers are avoiding import duty. Have you ever noticed how the saving on their prices is remarkably similar to the VAT/import duty?

Note that the figures that I quoted were inclusive of all relevant taxes/duties. Just checked the UK Gov site = no duty, just vat at 20%. So if they avoided VAT that would add £154 to the price and it still would have been £376 cheaper. Additionally my price comparison was against the UK's biggest Box Shifter so the Bricks and Mortar doesn't wash. Incidentally my nearest "Bricks and Mortar" high street retailer often shades or at least equals them on prices - Carmarthen Cameras = great shop with excellent staff. Wish I could shop there more....

If I have posted anything here that you KNOW to be wrong then I am more than happy to be corrected eg AlanF's post.
I have simply related my experiences and reading of the regulations.

Canon Rumors · Jan 15, 2016

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<em>X-Pro2, X-E2S, X70 and XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR join the X-Series; all-weather FinePix XP90 gets the shot from sand to slopes</em></p>
<p><strong>Valhalla, N.Y., January 14, 2016 </strong>– <strong>FUJIFILM North America Corporation</strong>, a leader in digital imaging, today announced new additions to the award-winning X-Series line of premium fixed and mirrorless cameras, and ultra-high quality lenses, including: the <strong>FUJIFILM X-Pro2, FUJIFILM X-E2S, FUJIFILM X70 and FUJINON XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR. </strong> Fujifilm also introduced the new rugged and waterproof <strong>FinePix XP90</strong>, perfect for capturing amazing images everywhere, from underwater to mountain tops.</p>
<p>The new <strong>FUJINON XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR</strong> is a weather-sealed, superior telephoto lens that gives photographers exceptionally sharp images with a 152mm-609mm equivalent in 35mm format. The high-performance XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR has an optical construction of 21 elements in 14 groups, and includes five ED lenses and one Super ED lens to help reduce chromatic aberration that often occurs in telephoto lenses. As a result, it delivers the highest image quality in its class.</p>
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<p>The XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR has been designed for handheld shooting with a 5.0-stop image stabilization system and twin linear motors for speedy autofocus that makes it perfect for shooting fast-moving subjects. The lens is also water and dust resistant and can operate in temperatures as low as 14°F, making it suitable for use in a wide range of outdoor shooting conditions. A fluorine coating has also been applied to the front lens element to repel water and dirt, further improving the toughness and functionality of the lens.</p>
<p><strong>FUJINON XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR key features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Uses  21 elements in 14 groups, and 5 extra-low dispersion elements and 1 super extra low dispersion elements
<ul>
<li>Rounded 9 blade aperture</li>
<li>1/3 EV (15 steps)</li>
<li>Water-repellent fluorine coating</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Weather-sealed with 13 water and dust resistant seals at 12 points</li>
<li>Included lens hoods features a sliding window for accessing a polarizing filter and locking mechanism</li>
<li>Compatible the XF1.4X TC WR teleconverter (140-560mm F6.3-8 or 213-853mm in 35mm equivalent)</li>
<li> Compatible with optional lens plate (MLP-75XF) and optional ARCA SWISS tripods</li>
</ul>
<p>The FUJINON XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR will be available in February 2016 for <strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1210897-REG/fujifilm_16501109_xf_100_400mm_f_4_5_5_6_r.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">USD $1,899.95</a></strong> and <strong>CAD $2,149.99.</strong></p>
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Canon Rumors · Jan 15, 2016

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<em>X-Pro2, X-E2S, X70 and XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR join the X-Series; all-weather FinePix XP90 gets the shot from sand to slopes</em></p>
<p><strong>Valhalla, N.Y., January 14, 2016 </strong>– <strong>FUJIFILM North America Corporation</strong>, a leader in digital imaging, today announced new additions to the award-winning X-Series line of premium fixed and mirrorless cameras, and ultra-high quality lenses, including: the <strong>FUJIFILM X-Pro2, FUJIFILM X-E2S, FUJIFILM X70 and FUJINON XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR. </strong> Fujifilm also introduced the new rugged and waterproof <strong>FinePix XP90</strong>, perfect for capturing amazing images everywhere, from underwater to mountain tops.</p>
<p>The new <strong>FUJIFILM X-E2S</strong>, a premium rangefinder-style mirrorless camera, has a durable and compact body and features a Real-Time Viewfinder with a large magnification of 0.62X and an electronic viewfinder with the world’s short display lag time of just 0.005 seconds. The X-E2S also gives users an enhanced autofocus system, an improved grip, an electronic shutter, and a new, easy-to-use graphical user interface design allowing faster access to essential settings.</p>
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<p><strong>New firmware for the original FUJIFILM X-E2</strong>

Fujifilm will release a new firmware update for the original <strong>FUJIFILM X-E2</strong> that will give it the same software improvements as the new FUJIFILM X-E2S. The firmware will include the updated autofocus system, improved performance and the new graphical user interface, along with several functional enhancements. For a complete list of new features, visit <a href="http://www.fujifilmusa.com/support/ServiceSupportProduct.do?prodcat=234644"><strong>new firmware update</strong></a>. The new firmware will be available in early February 2016.</p>
<p><strong>FUJIFILM X-E2S key features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor
<ul>
<li>Fast AF of up to 0.06 seconds</li>
<li>Start-up time of 0.5 seconds</li>
<li>Shutter time lag of 0.05 seconds</li>
<li>Shooting interval of 0.5 seconds</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Scratch-resistant, high-definition 3” LCD display with 1,040K dots</li>
<li>New  AF system offers the 49-point Single Point mode for fast, precise focusing, and a  new Zone and Wide/Tracking modes with a 77-point area to capture moving subjects</li>
<li>Maximum ISO performance up to 51200 sensitivity</li>
<li>Completely silent electronic shutter capable of exposures up to 1/32,000 second</li>
<li>Latest CLASSIC CHROME Film Simulation mode that delivers muted tones and deep colors</li>
<li>Interval timer for shooting time-lapse sequences of one second to 24 hours, up to 999 frames</li>
<li>Two command dials and seven customizable function buttons</li>
<li>Auto Mode Switch for instantly changing to an advanced auto mode with optimized settings</li>
<li>Super Intelligent pop-up flash</li>
<li>Free FUJIFILM Camera Remote application and Wireless Communication function allows users to remotely shoot images from smartphones and tablets via WiFi</li>
<li>Photos can be sent to the INSTAX Share Printer using the free INSTAX Share App (iOS and Android) SHARE Smartphone Printer</li>
<li>Full HD video 1080p at 60fps; bit rate of 36Mbps for clear capture of delicate movements; frame rates of 60 fps, 50fps, 30fps, 25fps and 24fps, supporting worldwide motion picture formats</li>
<li>Advanced creative filters</li>
<li>Optional accessories:
<ul>
<li>Hand Grip</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>The FUJIFILM X-E2S (body only) will be available in February 2016 for <strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1210894-REG/fujifilm_16499198_x_e2s_mirrorless_digital_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">USD $699.95</a></strong> and <strong>CAD $899.99. </strong>The FUJIFILM X-E2S kit (with FUJINON LENS XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS) will be available for <strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1210896-REG/fujifilm_16499239_x_e2s_mirrorless_digital_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">USD $999.95</a></strong> and <strong>CAD $1,249.99.</strong></p>
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Canon Rumors · Jan 15, 2016

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<em>X-Pro2, X-E2S, X70 and XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR join the X-Series; all-weather FinePix XP90 gets the shot from sand to slopes</em></p>
<p><strong>Valhalla, N.Y., January 14, 2016 </strong>– <strong>FUJIFILM North America Corporation</strong>, a leader in digital imaging, today announced new additions to the award-winning X-Series line of premium fixed and mirrorless cameras, and ultra-high quality lenses, including: the <strong>FUJIFILM X-Pro2, FUJIFILM X-E2S, FUJIFILM X70 and FUJINON XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR. </strong> Fujifilm also introduced the new rugged and waterproof <strong>FinePix XP90</strong>, perfect for capturing amazing images everywhere, from underwater to mountain tops.</p>
<p>The <strong>FUJIFILM X70</strong> is a newly designed premium fixed lens digital camera that features a FUJINON 18.5mmF2.8 lens (28mm in 35mm format equivalent), suitable for a range of applications from landscapes to everyday snapshots. The new X70 elegantly combines simple manual operation with superior image quality and versatile picture-taking functions, and is the first X-Series camera to offer a touchscreen display that rotates 180 degrees, enabling users to shoot from up high, down low and capture selfies.</p>
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<p>The compact FUJIFILM X70 uses a 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor for extraordinary image resolution, and gives photographers milled aluminum dial controls, as well as aperture settings in 1/3 stop increments, and the new Auto Mode Switch lever for selecting its fully automatic Advanced SR Auto mode. In this mode, the camera automatically chooses the optimum settings for great results on any scene.</p>
<p>The new FUJIFILM X70 features a responsive touchscreen – a first for the X-Series. Now, photo enthusiasts can use the Touch Panel for operations during shooting and playback modes. For shooting, users can select their focus area and touch-to-shoot. During playback, users can swipe their finger to scroll through images, double-tab to enlarge images, and drag to view different points on the picture, and pinch-out and pinch-in to enlarge and reduce the image view.

Users can also disable the touchscreen functions at any time by turning the Touch Panel Settings to “off.”</p>
<p><strong>FUJIFILM X70 key features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor
<ul>
<li>Fast AF of up to 0.06 seconds</li>
<li>Start-up time of 0.5 seconds</li>
<li>Shutter time lag of 0.05 seconds</li>
<li>Shooting interval of 0.5 seconds</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Uses the FUJINON 18.5mm F2.8 lens with 7 elements in 5 groups, and  2 high-performance aspherical elements
<ul>
<li>9 blade aperture</li>
<li>FUJINON’s unique HT-EBC coating</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>High-definition, touchscreen 3” tilting (180o) LCD display with 1.04 million dots</li>
<li>Maximum ISO performance up to 51200 sensitivity</li>
<li>New  AF system offers the 49-point Single Point mode for fast, precise focusing, and a  new Zone and Wide/Tracking modes with a 77-point area to capture moving subjects</li>
<li>Up to ±3 stops of exposure compensation on the top-plate dial</li>
<li>8 function buttons (1 customizable)</li>
<li>Latest CLASSIC CHROME Film Simulation mode that delivers muted tones and deep colors</li>
<li>Interval timer for shooting time-lapse sequences of one second to 24 hours, up to 999 frames</li>
<li>Completely silent electronic shutter capable of exposures up to 1/32,000 second</li>
<li>Digital teleconverter offers additional focal ranges of 35mm and 50mm</li>
<li>Full HD video 1080p at 60fps; bit rate of 36Mbps for clear capture of delicate movements; frame rates of 60 fps, 50fps, 30fps, 25fps and 24fps, supporting worldwide motion picture formats</li>
<li>Free FUJIFILM Camera Remote application and Wireless Communication function allows users to remotely shoot images from smartphones and tablets via WiFi</li>
<li>Photos can be sent to the INSTAX Share Printer using the free INSTAX Share App (iOS and Android) SHARE Smartphone Printer</li>
<li>Advanced creative filters</li>
</ul>
<p>The FUJIFILM X70 will be available in February 2016 for <strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1210898-REG/fujifilm_16499136_x70_digital_camera_silver.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">USD $699.95</a></strong> and <strong>CAD $899.99.</strong></p>
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Bennymiata · Jan 15, 2016

Glad you enjoyed your trip.

The more I have travelled (and it used to be a lot), the more I appreciated living in Sydney especially, and in Australia in general.
I live about 4km from the bridge and there so many beautiful areas and so many gorgeous birds in the area that I feel blessed to live here.

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