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Housed in one of the world's smallest, lightest Digital SLR camera bodies, the *ist D is compatible with all existing K mount PENTAX 35mm Format interchangeable lenses and accessories....
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Housed in one of the world's smallest, lightest Digital SLR camera bodies, the *ist D is compatible with all existing K mount PENTAX 35mm Format interchangeable lenses and accessories. And this supremely portable, User friendly camera comes loaded an impressive 6.1 effective megapixels for super-clear, high Resolution images that accurately reproduce subtle hues and fine details. Less
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Compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced* and featuring Shake Reduction, the affordable PENTAX K100D is the kind of camera that makes history. Picture a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with...
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Compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced* and featuring Shake Reduction, the affordable PENTAX K100D is the kind of camera that makes history. Picture a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution and a friendly Mode Dial offering Auto Picture and Picture modes as well as new Scene modes for even simpler photography. The 6.1 megapixel APS-C size CCD and sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering delivers outstanding image reproduction, while the bright, high-precision PENTAX mirror viewfinder features with 0.85X magnification. All these features combine in a compact design with high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis that is built to last. Less
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Camera Type
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SLR/Professional
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SLR/Professional
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Weight
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1.21 lb.
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1.24 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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1.8 in.
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2.5 in.
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Resolution
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6.3 Megapixel
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6.3 Megapixel
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Camera Resolution
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6.3 Megapixel
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6.3 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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Image Resolutions
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960 x 640
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3008 x 2008
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2400 x 1600
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1536 x 1024
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1152 x 768
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3008 x 2008
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2400 x 1600
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1536 x 1024
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Interchangeable Lens
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Focus Type
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Shutter Speed
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30 - 1/4000 sec
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30 - 1/4000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2.6 Frames
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2.8 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Manual
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Shade (Preset)
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Flash (Preset)
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Flash Functions
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Flash Off
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Forced On
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Flash Type
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Built-In & External
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Built-In & External
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ISO Speeds
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200
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1600
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Auto
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200
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400
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800
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1600
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3200
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File Size (High Res.)
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6 MB (21 images on 128MB card)
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Memory Type
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CompactFlash Card Type I
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IBM Microdrive
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SD Card
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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TIFF
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Raw Image
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JPEG
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Raw Image
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EXIF 2.2
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DCF
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DPOF
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Uncompressed
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Uncompressed
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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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12 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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Without Built-in Microphone
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Without Built-in Microphone
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Built-in Speaker
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Without Built-in Speaker
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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LCD Screen Resolution
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118,000 pixels
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210,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB
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USB 2.0
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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4 x AA Batteries
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Battery Life
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1,000 Images
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS 8
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Apple Mac OS 9
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Weight
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1.21 lb.
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1.24 lb.
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Depth
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2.4 in.
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2.8 in.
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Height
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3.7 in.
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3.6 in.
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Width
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5.1 in.
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5.1 in.
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Warranty
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1 Year
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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027075892002
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840356864952
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Product ID
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20700816
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35415519
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Included Accessories
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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4 x AA Rechargeable Batteries
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Strap
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Release Date
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July, 2006
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Family Line
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MPN
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*ist D
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K100D
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Pentax *ist D Digital Camera
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Pentax K100D Digital Camera
$829.99
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Solidly built, SLR, easy manual zooming/focusing, TIFF/RAW, picture quality
Cons
No 640x480 resolution, no ISO100 setting, slow image writing, solid disc for menu control
Recommended it?
Yes
I had a chance to use the Pentax *istD Digital SLR camera over the last weekend. It is owned by a relative of mine, who has been using it in the full auto mode.
The camera uses an APS-sized CCD, which is larger than consumer digital cameras and lets you control depth of field much better...
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Pros
Compact, Lightweight, Excellent Viewfinder, Very User Friendly, Top Notch Image Quality,...
Cons
No major drawbacks but simply some minor aspects aren't ideal - see review text.
Recommended it?
Yes
After several brief trials during these few months, I finally got my *ist D on the 10th of January. And now, I have already used it to shoot hundreds of wonderful photos. In this review, I shall focus mainly on my personal observations and findings which are summarised below:-
(If you...
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Body-integral anti-shake, superior Pentax optics & build quality
Cons
No anti-dust feature for the sensor
Recommended it?
Yes
I bought my Pentax K100D when I was ready to move up from my Olympus superzoom "prosumer" point & shoot camera.
I bought it to get into digital SLRs. I already have an outstanding Olympus OM system for film, and a nice little Canon Elph for a pocket size digital. I wanted top-quality optics,...
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Pros
Great UI<br>Image Quality<br>Feels Great<br>Best beginner...
Cons
Sometimes images come out underexposed<br>Annoying gel stripe on the left
Recommended it?
Yes
I've had this camera for about two years and I am very pleased with it. I only paid around $280 for the whole kit, which was a great value. The choice was between a Canon S3 and the Pentax, and I went for this K100D and still haven't regretted it.
Interface:
This camera is pretty easy...
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