Nikon R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight Kit for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)The accompanying instruction book is very complicated & hard to understand (for a novice). Once mastered, the product produces very reliable, good lighting for macro or micro work. BUT don't make my mistake...you only need an R1 if you have a D80 & some of the newer models (I think the D200) which have the capability of the controller unit (pictured on top of the camera) BUILT in. If you have a D40, or D70 & some other models then the R1C1 is needed. ALSO you have to go into the programming of the camera that has it built in (D80, D200) to make the correct settings for the control unit to fire the flashes. Overall, I'm very pleased with the thought and design. Plan to spend a good deal of time on the learning curve (where I am now).

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Nikon's R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System, featuring two SB-R200 Speedlights, delivers superb close-up lighting control with exceptional flexibility. The included SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander enables use with Nikon i-TTL SLRs without built-inSpeedlights, including D2X, D2HS, D2H and F6.The SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander also extends close-up control flexibility when used with select i-TTL SLRs with built-in Speedlights. Supporting Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS) with Nikon's exclusive i-TTL (intelligent-TTL) flash technology, the R1C1 system offers sophisticated lighting possibilities with remarkable accuracy.The system includes all of the components necessary to make close-up lighting easy. For those already enjoying the Creative Lighting System with the SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights, the SU-800 Commander and SB-R200 Speedlight can be purchased as individual items to implement into an existing lighting kit.The SU-800 eliminates the need for a Master SB-800 unit on camera and can command up to three groups of Speedlights (A, B and C), while the SB-R200 is a impressive remote Speedlight that can be used in a variety of creative lighting schemes with or without the SB-800 and SB-600.

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Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a big fan of the Nikon CLS wireless flash system and I have several Nikon speedlights that I use for high quality portable lighting. Overall, the system works really well, and armed with a few flashes and some simple clamps, I can get creative off-camera lighting nearly anywhere (for on-camera flash, I tend to use the Quantum units). Yes, it's infrared line-of-sight and doesn't have the range of other radio systems, but for me, it's fine.
I have a pair of SB900 flashes and have been very impressed with them in terms of light quality, ease of use and so on - my only complaint is the bulk and weight. I also have a few SB600 units, which are more compact - but they don't offer the same even, high quality lighting I get with my SB900. For whatever reason, I always find the SB600 too hot in the center, and somehow "harsh". I end up using various diffuser attachments, and by then, I get all the bulk of the SB900, and only half the output.
I figured I'd try an SB700, hoping to get light quality of the SB900 in a smaller, more convenient package. So far, I haven't been disappointed.
Operationally, the SB700 is very similar to the SB900 - mostly the same menus, switches and options. This is a blessing for me because the older SB600 was so different from the SB900 that I'd have to spend a lot of time figuring out how to get it to do what I wanted.
The power, light quality and recycle time are also quite good on the SB700. I get recycle time under 3 seconds with Lithium batteries, and light output seems to be within about 30% of the SB900. All the SB900 options are available, including zoom, "even" flash (less falloff in the corners) and so on. The device weighs in at about a pound with batteries and it's notably smaller than the big brother SB900 (but heavier than the SB600). Construction quality is about what you'd expect, and there are even optional weather "boots" that cover the hotshoe contact so water can't seep between the flash and your camera in damp locations.
Some have complained about the SB900 and it's thermal shutdown feature. The SB700 seems to work differently - when it detects temperatures rising, it slows down the recycle time, giving the flash tube time to cool. I suppose this is better than the SB900 (which just stops working if the flash tube hits a certain temperature).
The one complaint others have pointed out is that there's no standard PC jack, making it difficult to operate the flash via a standard PC cord. There are various alternatives if you need this capability, including an add on device with a hot shoe to PC adapter, but it can be annoying if you have accessories requiring PC cord connections.
Otherwise, I think it's a fine flash that Nikon owners will appreciate. Definitely recommended, either as part of an ambitious system or as your only flash.

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The next great speedlight from Nikon is here, introducing the Nikon SB-700, a high-performance portable flash with a host of new features designed to make flash photography simple, accurate and creative. The SB-700 is for photographers looking for an on-camera Speedlight offering more power for greater depth-of-field control than the built-in flash or for users looking for a compact Speedlight that can be set up as a Commander or a Remote in wireless flash set-ups as well as those who want to upgrade from their existing or older Nikon Speedlight.

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Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras - Old Version Review

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(More customer reviews)I won't repeat the wealth of information the other kind reviewers have already given. I'll just focus on why I decided to cough up the extra $100 to get the SB-800 instead of the less powerful SB-600.
Compared to the SB-600, the SB-800 has the following extra features:
1) Much more powerful, as reflected in the GN.
2) Slightly faster recycle time with the standard four AA batteries. It also comes with a battery holder that holds a fifth battery which cuts down recycle time by 1/3 to 1/2.
3) The SB-800 has non-TTL auto and auto aperture modes. (More on this later.)
4) In wireless remote mode, the SB-800 can act both as the master and slave, whereas the 600 can only be a slave.
5) It comes with a useful diffusion dome, which won't even fit on the SB-600.
6) The SB-800 package also includes two colored gel filters.
7) The SB-800 can do repeating flash (in the same exposure), for a strobe effect.
Basically, both the 600 and 800 support Nikon's latest flash technologies, i-TTL (supported by the D70 and D2H only) and CLS (creative lighting system), in addition to all the TTL (through the lens) flash modes Nikon introduced in the past. The 600 is really a prosumer-level flash that's either TTL or manual, whereas the 800 is pure pro-grade with a lot of modes and options. The manual, evidently written by a Japanese manual writer, attests to its sophistication; understanding the manual will really require a Ph.D. in yoga so you don't stress yourself out.
The 800's auto modes are what won me over in the end. The auto modes can set the flash output automatically on Nikon bodies that do not support any TTL (through the lens) mode. On those bodies, with the 600 you'd have to resort to manual, which is simply a pain in the butt, not to mention prone to error. The two non-TTL auto modes on the 800 are auto aperture and auto. You'll need to study the manual very carefully to figure out the difference; I still haven't, but I'm already enjoying the auto aperture mode. The availability of auto modes also means the 800 can be used on a wide range of Nikon bodies than the simpler 600.
If you are deciding between the 600 and the 800 like I was, ask yourself the following questions:
1) Do you have an extra $100-$150 to spend? If yes, the 800.
2) Do you plan to use the external flash a lot? If yes, the 800.
3) Do you have Nikon bodies (usually older manual ones) that do not support TTL (you can find out in the camera's user's guide)? If yes, the 800.
4) Do you plan to do a lot of wireless flash photography and take full advantage of Nikon's Creative Lighting System? If yes, the 800.
5) If you want to get a diffusion dome that fits the flash, get the 800.
In the end, I think the SB-800 is a better long-term investment than the SB-600, despite the higher price. It's much more powerful and flexible, and even though it's an overkill for me right now, I imagine when my flash photography improves (and I'm trying very hard right now), it'll prove a very worthy investment.
Feel free to drop me an e-mail at hotmail with any questions. BTW, if anyone knows of a good web forum that discusses how to use Nikon's flash modes and the CLS, please let us know. Thanks.

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Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)If you need a small flash that is a lot more powerful than the on-camera flash on your compatible Nikon camera, this is a great flash. More than anything, it's a better than on-camera flash that also has bounce capability, which none of the on-camera flashes do. For me, it doesn't replace a full-featured flash like and SB-800 or SB-600, but is a lot smaller and lighter for many times when you don't need the big mama. It's not powerful enough for instance to bounce if the ceiling is higher than 10 or 11 feet with lower ISO settings, where the SB-800 can still reach. I have found I don't use it as often as I thought I would, but that's really because I've not gotten into the habit of using a fill-flash as much as I should. That's not the fault of the flash.
It is fully automatic, which really means there's nothing to set or control on this unit. If your camera isn't compatible, basically this flash won't work for you. If it is compatible, it works great and seamlessly. I use it with a D200, D70 and CP8400, and it works great with all of them.
One thing to keep in mind is if you were thinking of using it as a "better" main flash on for instance a D200 in wireless remote flash mode, think again. Only the actual in-camera flash can be used in the remote commander mode on a D200. And, this unit is NOT capable of being a remote flash in wireless flash, either. So basically, don't consider it as part of wireless remote flash operation. It's a better than in-camera flash, not a wireless flash.
Also keep in mind as far as I know in the Coolpix line only the 8400 and 8800 are fully compatible with this. Most of the newer DSLRs are, though. If your camera isn't i-TTL, it's not the flash for you. Check the compatibility before you buy.
If you want a small and fully integrated flash for your Nikon digital, it's a great unit.

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Nikon 4765 SC-28 TTL 9-ft. Remote Cord Review

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(More customer reviews)I needed a remote cord for my D80 & SB800 when I purchased a "flip frame". I considered buying a non-Nikon cord, but upon close examination of the photos of the cheaper cords, I noticed that there are no strain reliefs (the little rubber covers)on the ends of the cord. Also, there was at least one report where an owner destroyed the cord and damaged his camera's hot shoe in trying to get the cord off.
I ordered my cord from Cameta Camera (highly recommended) and was impressed when I opened the box. The coiled cord is heavy duty... no wimpiness here! Also, both connectors fit perfectly. The connectors appear to be fastened with screws (not glued)... working in electronics, this leads me to believe that if the cord does break, I stand a good chance of making a repair.
Bottom line... Buy this product even though it may be pricier than some of the non-Nikon cords. In the long run, you won't be disappointed!

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Bower SFD35N Nikon i-TTL Dedicated Flash Review

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(More customer reviews)INITIAL REVIEW
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I didn't own this unit for the initial review. I had to rate it or Amazon won't accept my comment, so I initially rated it a 4 based on my overall initial impression of "great value, OK features". I later edited this comment and reduced the rating to a 3 due to poor durability (one of the flashes burned out under relatively light use). I initially reviewed it to provide the following missing technical information. Researching found the following for comparison to Nikon flashes (The Amazon product description is difficult to read):
Model Name: Bower SFD35N Flash for Nikon
Guide Number: 34m/112ft at ISO 100(50mm at ISO 100)
Circuitry: IGBT Circuitry (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor)
AF Illumination: 0.9m-8m/3ft-26ft
Automatic TTL Range: 0.9m-17m/3ft-56ft (f2.0)
Color temperature: 5600K
Bounce angle: up 30-45-60-75-90 degrees
Swivel angle: left 60-75-90-120-150-180 / right 60-75-90-120-150 degrees
Flash duration: 1/700 sec (at full power)
Number of Flashes: 100-300 per set of batteries
Exposure check confirmation: Green auto check lamp
i-TTL indication: Orange lamp
Auto standby
Recycle time: 4 to 6 sec with Alkaline Batteries
Power Source: 4 AA Batteries, not included
Zoom range: 28-85mm (manual not automatic) - For 35mm/FX format
Auto distance range: 3.3ft to 33ft
Angle of coverage: Horizontal - 60 degrees, Vertical 45 degrees
Dimensions: 76mm(W) x 60mm(H) x 185mm(L) / 3.(W) x 2.5 inch(H) x 7.3inch(L)
Weight (without battery): 280 grams (13,6 oz)
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I decided to take a gamble and buy this flash. Based on playing with it a little and using it on a location family portrait shoot, it is definitely no where near comparable to a Nikon in quality of manufacturing, but it is a good value given it's low price. This iTTL flash does work well as advertised on-camera, and has a really good guide number (better than a Nikon SB600 costing a lot more). If you only want a single consumer-grade iTTL flash for on-camera work to replace Nikon's weak built-in flash, this is a very cost effective choice.
However, some of the missing features (such as no optical slave) are more annoying to me than I thought they would be. I do portrait and wedding photography, and was looking to buy a few cheap units as backups for location work. I would like to be able to have either flash triggered by another flash, but even a radio-controller won't work with the SFD35N as it has no sync plug socket for one (wassup wit dat??). So due to lack of sync socket I'll sell this flash and replace it with a Bower SFD926N (which has an optical slave - but still no sync socket).
My buddy with a D-40 wants an economical flash with better reach than the built in flash, and I am very comfortable selling this flash plus 3rd-party diffuser to a close friend. He's an avid amateur with limited hobby budget, has no need for the off-camera slave function and has already seen the quality of bounced light this flash produced at a indoor party with fairly dark wood interior and bright window light, so he'll be as pleased as I was with this flash when used in that configuration. I purchased two Bower SFD926N units for backups and as cheap lightweight off-camera optical slaves - so I can have multiple lights and not have to lug around my Photogenics system. I use my Nikon SB900 with SD9 battery pack for my workhorse. Either of these Bowen flashes (SFD35N or SFD926N) have guide numbers better than some monolights I've researched and are way more portable for location/wedding work, with no "car batteries" to lug or power cords to have to string across a church.
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The Bower SFD35N Digital Auto-Focus Flash is a fully dedicated i-TTL program flash designed to work with the Nikon line of digital and film SLR cameras. Designed with professional and amateur photographers in mind, the SFD35N flash is equipped with a guide number of 112' with full i-TTL metering, automatic shutter speed control and aperture control of digital and analog SLR cameras.

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Nikon SB 27 - Hot-shoe clip-on flash - 34 (m) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have this flash and I must say it is very powerful and very accurate when used in TTL mode. The unique design functionality make sit great for macro photography on a budget. Just do not be fooled by the picture; it is a horizontal design with a low profile but his is a big square unit. It uses 4 AA batteries and has a pc cord contact. If you can get below $75 it is a no brainier.
Just be advised, it will only work in Auto mode with your Nikon DSLRs.
Cons - small buttons, tiny screen, learning curve, bigger and heavier than you expect,
No DSLR TTL.

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Nikon's new SB-27 AF Speedlight, the latest in Nikon's growing system of AF Speedlights, is perfect for advanced amateurs and professional photographers who enjoy the advanced features of their camera's built-in Speedlight, but are ready for more power and control. Featuring a unique built-in bounce flash adapter, the compact SB-27 will operate with a wide variety of Nikon SLR cameras, including the N50, N6006, N70, N90s and F5.It features automatic TTL controlled fill-flash operation, rear curtain sync flash and Red-Eye Reduction lamp that turns on just prior to shutter release. It also features automatic power zoom coverage, built-in bounce flash adapter and manual flash output level compensation. The Speedlight's flash head rotates through 180? arc. SB-27 has an extra short recycling time of up to 5 seconds.

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Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)I can't believe the amount of misinformation presented in customer reviews for this product.
First of all, it is true -- Nikon added a thermal cut-off that allows the customer to be absolutely certain that the flash never overheats. If that sensor is turned on, the flash can't shoot fast enough or often enough for professional usage -- particularly for weddings. Try shooting the bridal party introductions at a reception, for example. Even if you limit yourself to two flash pops per couple, by the time the third couple is walking in the door, the thermal shutdown will kick in, and you'll be swearing at the thing.
However, you can simply turn the sensor off. In my experience, the flash is no more delicate than previous Nikon and Canon speedlights. Every Nikon and Canon flash has a duty cycle carefully described in their manual that virtually all professionals ignore and exceed, and yet -- most of us get years of usage from the flashes with no problem. I can't tell you the number of times I've taken batteries out of my flashes that were simply too hot to hold, and the flash housing was burning hot too -- but the thing just kept on working. So I think, if you turn off the thermal cut-off, the SB-900 will behave just like earlier flashes like the SB-800, in terms of overheating.
So the simple answer is. . . if you turn off the thermal sensor, the SB-900 is at least as useful as a professional tool as it's predecessors -- no more, no less susceptible to overheating. I don't know why Nikon and Canon are so conservative in the duty-cycle ratings of their flashes, but I've talked with dozens of fellow pros over the years -- we all abuse the flashes, and we rarely have issues. I'm not saying that it's not possible to abuse these speedlights to the point where they will die -- I'm just saying I have used them professionally and repeatedly put hundreds of very fast, high-power pops on them, significantly exceeding the rated duty cycle, and have yet to kill a Canon or Nikon speedlight.
As far as batteries go, Nikon fully supports and recommends the use of NiMH batteries -- both normal and Eneloops. The chart in the manual shows NiMH as being the best combination for a good number of pops and the shortest recycling time. Only the expensive Lithium non-rechargeables have better battery life, but they have a recycle time almost double NiMH. Alkalines give the smallest number of pops, and have the second longest recycle time.
So fear not -- the SB-900 is the nicest speedlight I've owned yet -- I have three of them, and I like it far better than it's predecessors. Turn off the thermal sensor as soon as you take the flash out of the box, load it up with Eneloop batteries, and you will experience flash nirvana.
Finally, I highly recommend the SD-9 accessory battery pack. Load it up with Sanyo Eneloops, and you can easily shoot an entire wedding (actually, probably two weddings) without swapping batteries, while enjoying the fastest recycle time possible with this flash.
Update after using three of the SB-900s for a full wedding season: We encountered some flakiness (random flashing of the flashtube and AF assist lights) which I THINK is related to a loose fit of the SB-900's hot shoe base in the D700 camera's hot shoe. So far, it seems like applying Deoxit contact cleaner to both the camera and flash camera contacts makes the problem go away.

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Nikon SB-900 Speedlight Flash + AA Batteries with Charger + Bounce Flash Reflector + Cord + Bracket for Nikon D5000, D3100, D3000, D7000, D300s, D300, D90, D60 & D40 Digital SLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)Used this flash to shoot a graduation, and had no problems at all shooting 140+ shots with no overheating. All the extra items came in handy too. Batteries have lasted to satisfaction so far. Good recharge rate. Very Satisfied.

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Kit includes: ♦ 1) Nikon SB-900 Speedlight Flash ♦ 2) Multi-Voltage Rapid Charger with 4 NiMH Batteries ♦ 3) Set of 4 High Capacity 2900mAh NiMH Rechargeable Batteries ♦ 4) Precision Design Heavy Duty Off-Camera Flash Ext Cord-HD Nikon iTTL ♦ 5) Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Flash Bracket ♦ 6) Precision Design Bounce Flash Reflector with Velcro Strips♦ 7) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit ♦ 8) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
The Nikon SB-900 Speedlight's automated zoom head can cover 17mm to 200mm range in just 1.2 seconds. Select from three light distribution patterns: Standard, Center-weighted, and Even. It will also detect if it is connected to a DX or FX camera and adjust itself accordingly. It can work as a stand-alone flash or as part of a wireless group. The i-TTL system supports Advanced Wireless Lighting for up to four groups of Speedlights with 3 remote i-TTL Speedlight groups.
Provide your camera with plenty of power with 8 ultra-high capacity 2900mAh Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries and a multi-voltage rapid charger.
The i-TTL Off-Camera Flash Coiled Extension Cord allows an external flash to be used away from the camera and still perform all the automatic functions possible with flash photography.
The Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 is an economical flash-rotating bracket that offers high value, compact size, lightweight and fast handling.
The Precision Design Flash Bounce Reflector can be utilized with nearly any electronic flash in order to create diffused lighting that will greatly enhance your photographs.
This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you'll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.

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Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the first time I have ever purchased a dedicated flash. I have used the Superb Vivitar 283 and 285 strobes for years with no complaints. However, after buying the Nikon D70, I felt the need for a TTL flash. The camera's built-in pop-up flash works OK, but I wanted something to get more control of.
The SB600 does 95% of what the more expensive SB-800 does for half the price:
Bounce Flash: Not only can you move the head vertically, you can rotate it 270 degrees to get some sweet sidelit effects. The iTTL makes bounce flash simple and accurate. When you manually zoom the lens, the SB 600 zooms the flash head to automatically match your focal length-and very quietly too.
Power: No problem here. It can easily light an average room. 4 AA batteries give plenty of juice, and the '600 powers itself down to energy saver mode. More important, it powers back up quickly when you're ready to shoot.
Goodies: You can manually dial the flash power down to 1/64 full output, and everything in between. This is perfect for fill flash. It comes with a built in diffusor for ultra wide angle settings. Nikon thoughtfully includes a little stand with tripod socket in case you want to use it off camera. The really nice part is that the SB 600 can be triggered remotely by the D70 or D2H's on camera flash! This gives you a "studio in a bag" using one flash and a Nikon DSLR. Very cool.
Ergonomics: Nikon's D70 set new standards in ergonomics, and the SB-600 matches that. The latch for the bounce head has a handy large rubber button to unlock it. All buttons are soft touch, backlit, and very responsive. The TTL display is lit as well. There is a smooth locking device to secure it on the hotshoe.
Instructions: Nikon includes a cool, full color book showing what you can do with the Sb-600 and 800. Each lighting setup has a corresponding page number for the 600 or 800 manual to tell you how to do it. The book is very helpful and very well printed. These are the kind of extras Nikon users have come to respect. I wish all digital cameras were as well documented as Nikon!
Summary: for the price, you can't buy a better flash for the D70. While less expensive than the SB-800, the SB-600 is lighter and recycles faster. This is more than worth the money, and a perfect mate for your D70.
ADDENDUM. Three years on this is still a great strobe for any Nikon DLSR made. I recently used it to demonstrate the off-camera remote control function built into most better Nikon DLSRs. The class I was teaching were amazed and the Canon shooters were left wanting. Check out the spontaneous group portrait I made of some students with this thing. Everyone wanted a copy!

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