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About This Manual
Setup
Tutorial
Reference
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Table of Contents
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Life-Long Learning
Take Test Shots
Menu
Vent damage to the camera
Ing the camera
Manual or in the Quick Start Guide
Camera
Getting to Know the Camera
Camera Body
Getting to Know
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera
View more photo info
View previous photo
View next photo
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Color temperature indicator
Control Panel
Number of shots in bracketing
Introduction
Viewfinder Display
Normal-frame focus brackets
Wide-frame focus brackets
Camera Off Display/No Memory Card
Advanced Focusing Screen Display
Viewfinder Display
Large-Capacity Memory Cards
Detaching Lenses
First Steps
Attaching a Lens
Introduction-First Steps
Monitor Cover
Attaching the Camera Strap
Battery and Charger
Charging and Inserting the Battery
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Removing the Battery
EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries
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Basic Setup
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Using Camera Menus
Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Format the memory card
Steps
Illustrations
Removing Memory Cards
Auto Meter-Off
Adjusting Viewfinder Focus
Tutorial-Basic Photography
Check the battery level in the viewfinder or control panel
Basic Photography
Description
Viewfinder
Adjust camera settings
Holding the Camera
Frame a photograph Hold the camera as shown
Shutter-Release Button
Check exposure Exposure mode P programmed auto,
Indicator
Focus
Take the photograph
Basic Playback
Deleting Unwanted Photographs
Tutorial-Basic Playback
Exposure Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto
Using Camera Menus
Exposure Mode P
Exposure Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto
Menu Description
Using Camera Menus
Options can To view
Multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus
To modify menu settings
Reference-Using Camera Menus
Exiting the Menus
Speed
Choosing a Shooting Mode
Reference-Choosing a Shooting Mode
Mode Description
Buffer Size
Auto Image Rotation
Memory Buffer
Size Priority selected for Jpeg Compression
Image Quality and Size
Image Quality
Reference-Image Quality and Size
Image Quality Menu
Qual Button
File Names
Optimal Quality
Jpeg Compression Menu
Varies with scene recorded
Optimal image quality. File size varies with scene recorded
Ity. Recording time is reduced
RAW Compression Menu
Following options are available for NEF RAW images
NEF images are not compressed
Image Size
Image Size Menu
Image size
Reference-ISO Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity Menu
ISO Button
B2-ISO Step Value
Noise
High ISO NR
B1-ISO Auto
White Balance
Option
Studio Strobe Lighting
E5-Auto BKT Set
Temp. displays a menu of color temperatures
White Balance Menu
WB Button
Fine-Tuning White Balance
Tings other than ±0, a icon appears in the control panel
Mired
Color Temperature
Choosing a Color Temperature
Preset White Balance
White Balance Presets
Method Description
Viewfinder frame-count displays
Measuring a Value for White Balance
Button until
Ing
Returns to shooting mode
If the camera was able to measure a value for
Nikon Capture
Preset White Balance Options
Option Description
WB Button
Each increment is roughly equivalent to 10 mired
White Balance Bracketing
E8-Auto BKT Selection
Turning the Camera Off
Bracketing Programs
E7-Auto BKT Order
Optimizing Images
At Settings Other than Custom
High
Customizing Image Enhancement Options
Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening
Low
More
Adjusting Contrast Tone Compensation
Suiting Colors to the Subject Color Mode
Less
Hue
Controlling Color Hue Adjustment
Controlling Vividness Saturation
Saturation controls the vividness of colors
Choosing Custom Image Optimization Options
Color Space
Color Space
Reference-Color Space
SRGB
Reference-Focus
Focus Mode
Focus
Not camera is in focus release priority
Predictive Focus Tracking
A1-AF-C Mode Priority
A2-AF-S Mode Priority
AF-ON Button
Focus Area Selection
Control Panel
AF-Area Mode
Mode Icon
Manual Focus
Single-area AF Dynamic-area AF
Focus Zone Selection
Cus area. Use to focus on specific areas of subject
If focus area contains multiple subjects
Press the FUNC. button and rotate the sub-com
Focus Lock
Wide is displayed in the control panel
Initiate focus
Recompose the photograph and shoot
Check that the in-focus indicator appears in the viewfinder
Single-servo AF
Continuous-servo AF
AF-S ED 28-70 mm f/2.8D
AF-Assist Illuminator
Focus area or focus area group must be selected or
AF Micro ED 200 mm f/4D
Getting Good Results with Autofocus
AF lens focal length Normal frame 11 areas
23-34 mm 35-70 mm 71-105 mm
Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority
Manual Focus
Electronic Range Finder
Focal Plane Position
Metering method determines how the camera sets exposure
B6-Center Weight
Exposure
Metering
E4-Modeling Flash
Exposure Mode
Depth-of-Field Preview
CPU Lenses
Non-CPU Lenses
Programmed Auto
To take photographs in programmed auto Press
Control panel Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot
Shutter-Priority Auto
To take photographs in shutter-priority auto Press
Mand dial until S is displayed in the viewfinder
B3-EV Step
Changing from Mode M to Mode S
F5-Command Dials Change Main/Sub
Long Exp. NR
Control panel
Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the de
Aperture-Priority Auto
To take photographs in aperture-priority auto Press
F5-Command Dials
To take photographs in manual exposure mode Press
Manual
Mand dial until M is displayed in the viewfinder
Electronic Analog Exposure Displays
At 1/3 step
AF Micro Nikkor Lenses
Autoexposure Lock
Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture
Metered Area
C1-AE Lock
Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot
Exposure Compensation
Pressing
Icon, negative values by a
Exposure and Flash Bracketing
Reference-Exposure
E6-Manual Mode Bkting
Exposure Bracketing
Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing
ISO Sensitivity
Using the Built-in Flash
Flash Photography
Built-in flash supports the following types of flash control
Camera supports the following flash sync modes
Flash Sync Modes
To use the built-in flash
Using the Built-in Flash
Is fully charged, the flash-ready indicator will light Press
When the Speedlight Is Not in Use
E1-Flash Sync Speed
Shutter speed Aperture
By camera
User
Using Flash Exposure Compensation with Optional Speedlights
Flash Exposure Compensation
Modeling Illumination
FV Lock
Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash
Control panel and viewfinder Recompose the photograph
Using FV Lock with Optional Speedlights
Using FV Lock with the Built-in Flash
Tures can be taken without releasing FV lock
Close the Viewfinder Eyepiece Shutter
Self-Timer Mode
Reference-Self-Timer Mode
C4-Self-Timer
Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure
Image Overlay
Reference-Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure
Without displaying the confirmation dialog
Selecting Photographs for Image Overlay
Image Overlay
Tiple exposure
Multiple Exposure
To create a multiple exposure
Exposures, etc
Icon will be displayed in the control panel
Exchanging Memory Cards
Interval Timer Photography
Bracketing and Other Settings
Two Button Reset
Reference-Interval Timer Photography
Interval Timer Photography
Use of a tripod is recommended
During Shooting
Pausing Interval Timer Photography
During Shooting
Multiple Exposure
Shooting Menu Banks
Reference-Non-CPU Lenses
Non-CPU Lenses
Specifying Lens Focal Length
Non-CPU Lens Data Menu
Default Maximum Aperture
FUNC. Button
Focal Length Not Listed
Zoom Lenses
Select FV Lock/Lens Data for Custom Setting f4 FUNC. Button
Specifying Maximum Aperture
Mand dial. Maximum aperture is displayed
GPS Data
Using a GPS Unit
Reference-Using a GPS Unit
Coordinated Universal Time UTC
Two-Button Reset
Camera settings listed below can be restored to
Option Default
Rotate Tall
Viewing Photographs
Single-Image Playback
Image Review
Photo Information
Basic Information
F3-Photo Info/Playback
Altitude
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RGB Histogram
104 Coordinated Universal Latitude† Time UTC Longitude†
Posed are marked by a flashing border † Current channel
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Highlights
Histogram
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Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback
Use
Use Description
F1-Center Button Playback Mode
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
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Marked with a Icon
Protecting Photographs from Deletion
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To protect a photograph
Delete
Deleting Individual Photographs
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Protected and Hidden Images
Reference-Viewing Photographs on TV
DC-in connectors Connect the video cable as shown below
Viewing Photographs on TV
Cable Open the cover protecting the video-out
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Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Reference-Connecting to a Computer
During Transfer
Connecting the USB Cable
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For USB, will be displayed in the control panel
Windows 98 Second Edition SE
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Windows 2000 Professional
Windows Millennium Edition Me
Printing Via Direct USB Connection
Printing Photographs
Printing Via Direct USB Connection
Reference-Printing Photographs
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Connecting the Printer
Size, Border, and Time Stamp
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Printer, 3.5 x 5 in., 5 x 7 in., Hagaki, 100 x 150 mm
6 in., 8 x 10 in., Letter, A3, or A4, then press multi
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Printing Multiple Pictures
Cropping
Selecting Photographs for Printing
Error Messages
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Printing Selected Photographs
Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu
Setup Setup Menu
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Format
LCD Brightness
Mirror Lock-Up
Video Mode
Clock Battery
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Choose the language for camera menus and messages from
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Language
Image Comment
Following options are available
Recent Settings
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Auto Image Rotation
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Setup Setup Menu Customizing the Recent Settings Menu
Dust Off Ref Photo
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Setup Menu Image Dust Off
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Image Dust Off Reference Data
Firmware Version
Battery Info
MB-D200 Battery Pack
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Setup Shooting Menu
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
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Setup Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Bank
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Shooting Menu Bank
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Renaming Shooting Menu Banks
After editing the name, press to return to the bank menu
Multiple exposure3 Number of shots
Menu Reset
Interval timer shooting4
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Number of Folders
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Folders
Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored
Color Space
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File Naming
Optimize Image
RAW Compression
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Image Size
Jpeg Compression
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Long Exp. NR
High ISO NR
Non-CPU Lens Data
Interval Timer Shooting
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ISO Sensitivity
Delete menu contains the following options
Playback Options The Playback Menu
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Delete
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Deleting Selected Photographs Selected
Deleting All Photographs All
Choose a folder for playback
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Playback Folder
Slide Show
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Following operations can be performed during a slide show
Changing the Display Interval Frame Interval
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Hide Image
Hiding Selected Photographs Select/Set
Revealing All Photographs Deselect All
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Print Set
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Modifying the Print Order Select/Set
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Display Mode
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Image Review
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After Delete
Rotate Tall
Custom Settings
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Group
Following Custom Settings are available
Custom Setting
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Custom Setting C Custom Setting Bank
Custom Settings Bank
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Custom Setting R Reset Custom Setting Menu
Two-Button Reset
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Area AF or dynamic-area AF is selected for AF-area mode
Custom Setting a1 AF-C Mode Priority Selection
Custom Setting a2 AF-S Mode Priority Selection
Custom Setting a3 Focus Area Frame Selection
Pattern
Custom Setting a4 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF
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Selected group is highlighted in control panel
Camera refocuses, Short to reduce
Custom Setting a5 Focus Tracking with Lock-On
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Pattern
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Custom Setting a6 AF Activation
Custom Setting a7 AF Area Illumination
Custom Setting a8 Focus Area Selection
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Custom Setting a9 Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator
Custom Setting a10 AF-ON Button for MB-D200 Battery Pack
Custom Setting b1 ISO Sensitivity Auto Control
ISO Auto On
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Custom Setting b2 ISO Sensitivity Step Value
Custom Setting b3 EV Steps for Exposure Control
Custom Setting b4 Steps for Exposure Comp and Fine Tuning
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Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure Compensation
Custom Setting b6 Center-Weighted Area
Command dial
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Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure
Custom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons
Custom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button
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Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-Off Delay
Custom Setting c4 Self-Timer Delay
Custom Setting c5 Monitor-Off Delay
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Custom Setting d2 Viewfinder Grid Display
Custom Setting d3 Viewfinder Warning Display
Custom Setting d4 CL-Mode Shooting Speed
Custom Setting d6 File Number Sequence
Custom Setting d7 LCD Illumination
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Custom Setting d8 MB-D200 Battery Type
Custom Setting e1 Flash Sync Speed Setting
Using AA Batteries
Custom Setting e2 Slowest Speed When Using Flash
Custom Setting e3 Built-in Flash Mode
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Options available for Times
Settings are complete
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Repeating Flash The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter
Flash Exposure Compensation
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Highlight Built-in Mode Select desired flash mode
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Commander Mode
Custom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash
Custom Setting e5 Auto Bracketing Set
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Custom Setting e6 Auto Bracketing in M Exposure Mode
Custom Setting e7 Auto Bracketing Order
Custom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection Method
Custom Setting f1 Multi-Selector Center Button
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fication
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Custom Setting f2 When Multi-Selector Is Pressed
Custom Setting f4 Assign FUNC. Button
Custom Setting f5 Customize Command Dials
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Sub is On
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Custom Setting f6 Setting Method for Buttons and Dials
Custom Setting f7 Disable Shutter If No Memory Card
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Optional Accessories
Technical Notes-Optional Accessories
Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
Lens/accessory
Lenses
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Compatible Non-CPU Lenses
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Picture Angle and Focal Length
Calculating Picture Angle
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SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight
Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories
Optional Flash Units Speedlights
SB-50DX, SB-23
Flash mode/feature SB-800
Flash mode SB-25, SB-24 SB-29S2 SB-15
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125 160 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600
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ISO Sensitivity SB-800/SB-600
Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Accessory Shoe
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Sync Terminal
Mately 1.10× 50-mm f/1.4 lens at infinity -1.0 m-1
Other Accessories
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Ensure that the desired focus can be achieved
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Approved Memory Cards
Memory Cards
Storage
Cleaning
Caring for the Camera
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Low-Pass Filter
Remove the lens and turn the camera on
Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter
Servicing the Camera and Accessories
186
Foreign objects are present, proceed to Step
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Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions
188
Storage
Batteries
189
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Technical Notes-Troubleshooting
Sist
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Image Rotation
Temp. or White Balance Preset
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Sation, and Saturation
Camera Error Messages and Displays
Problem
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Exposure Program Mode P
Exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph
Appendix
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Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size
Image quality
197
Bracketing Programs
Bracketing order
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Bracketing order EVs
Appendix
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Range
Fine-Tuning and Color Temperature
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Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity
Lenses That Can Be Used with the Built-in Flash
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Supported Standards
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Specifications
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MH-18a Quick Charger
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Rated capacity
EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Battery Life
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Index
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Technical Notes-Index
Daylight saving time
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PTP
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