Pentax 67II Operating Manual

Pentax 67II Operating Manual

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To ensure the best performance from your camera,
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please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
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  • Page 1 Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Pentax camera. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of lenses and accessories made by other manufacturers.
  • Page 3: For Safe Use Of Your Camera

    FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given on this page. WARNING This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in serious injury to the operator. CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage...
  • Page 4: Precautions For Your Camera

    Precautions for Your Camera Your Pentax camera is high-precision mechanism. Handle it with great care. Precautions when taking pictures ● Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water, or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant.
  • Page 5: Precautions For Battery Usage

    ● Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this product in an industrial or commercial application may not be covered under the terms of the Pentax warranty. ● The Pentax warranty provides only for the repair of defects in materials or workmanship. Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at no charge under the terms of the warranty.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA... 1 Precautions for Your Camera ... 2 Precautions for Battery Usage... 3 Names of Working Parts... 6 Indicators ... 8 To Take the Following Kinds of Pictures ... 9 To Start Taking Pictures Right Away ... 10 Structure of this Manual...
  • Page 7 ● Using the Center-Weighted Metering Mode ... 55 ● Using the Spot Metering Mode ... 56 Using the Memory Lock Function ... 57 Using a PENTAX Dedicated External Flash... 58 Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting... 63 Checking the Depth-of-Field... 64 Mirror Look-Up... 65 Time Exposure Mode ...
  • Page 8: Names Of Working Parts

    Names of Working Parts Top front AE Pentaprism Finder 672 [Page 21] Exposure compensation dial release button [Page 54] Exposure compensation dial [Page 54] Wind lever [Page 28, 41] LCD panel [Page 8] Viewfinder unlock button [Page 22] Multi-exposure lever [Page 45] Shutter release button [Page 20] Cable release socket [Page 53] Main switch [Page 16]...
  • Page 9 Bottom back Battery chamber cover [Page 14] Film spool retainer knob [Page 26] Memo holder [Page 29] Film type indicator [Page 25] Memory lock button [Page 57] Eyepiece shutter lever [Page 44] Diopter adjustment dial [Page 33] Accessory guide hole Dedicated flash contacts [Page 59] Film speed set button [Page 24] Tripod socket...
  • Page 10: Indicators

    Indicators The indicators displayed on the LCD panel and viewfinder show the following information. LCD Panel : Film counter [Page 29] : Film speed [Page 24] : Film speed set information [Page 24] : Low battery warning [Page 17] : Film symbol [Page 29] : Film advance indicator [Page 42] : Flash status [Page 58] Viewfinder...
  • Page 11: To Take The Following Kinds Of Pictures

    To Take the Following Kinds of Pictures Flash ● To take a picture in a dark place or indoors ● To take a picture of a subject with a night scene in the background Exposure (Brightness) ● To take a picture with brightness manually adjusted ●...
  • Page 12: To Start Taking Pictures Right Away

    To Start Taking Pictures Right Away Load the Batteries Remove the battery chamber cover and load two CR123A batteries. [Page 14] Turn the Power On Set the main switch to i. [Page 16] Attach the Lens Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn it to the right until it locks.
  • Page 13 Turn the Shutter Speed Dial to b Turn the dial while holding down the button indicated in the diagram. This sets the Aperture-Priority AE Mode. [Page 35] Load Film Open the back cover and load the film correctly. [Page 25] Set Exposure Compensation to a Turn the exposure compensation...
  • Page 14: Structure Of This Manual

    Structure of this Manual For effective use of this manual, the contents have been arranged in the following order. BASIC OPERATION [ PREPARATION ] ● If you want to start taking pictures right away, please read “BASIC OPERATION [ PREPARATION ] ”, and “BASIC OPERATION [ SHOOTING ] ”.
  • Page 15: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the Camera Strap ● Adjust the length of the strap with the buckle. ● After fitting the strap and adjusting the length, pull the strap hard to confirm that the strap is securely attached to the camera. ● The strap has a pocket for carrying small goods.
  • Page 16: Loading The Batteries

    BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Loading the Batteries ● If any indicators are not displayed on the LCD panel even though a battery is loaded, confirm that the battery chamber cover is closed at the correct angle. ● Do not replace the battery while winding up the film.
  • Page 17 Battery life and bulb exposure time [20°C], using new batteries, based on our testing conditions. 120 film ➥➥ 220 film ● This camera requires Bulb exposure time battery power for operation. Always use two Battery life and the bulb exposure time CR123A lithium batteries [–20°C], using new batteries, based on our testing conditions.
  • Page 18: Turning The Power On

    BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Turning the Power ● When the camera is not in use, make sure that the main switch is set to d to prevent battery drain if the shutter release button is accidentally depressed. Set the main switch to i. The power is turned off when the main switch is set to d.
  • Page 19: Low Battery Warning

    Low Battery Warning ● Do not replace the battery while winding up the film. If you do so, the film counter on LCD panel advances by two from the current display and the number of pictures that can be taken decreases by one.
  • Page 20: Attaching The Lens

    BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Attaching the Lens ● See the operation manual “INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES” for 67 lenses when attaching or removing an outer bayonet lens for a large lens. ● Do not operate the lens release lever shown in page 19 when attaching the lens.
  • Page 21: Lens Release Lever

    ● To protect the lens against damage after removal, be sure to set the lens down with the mount side facing upward. BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] How to remove To remove the lens, turn it to the left while depressing the lens release lever.
  • Page 22: Depressing The Shutter Release Button

    BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Depressing the Shutter Release Button ● To prevent the camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. ● Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to learn where the first position is. ●...
  • Page 23: About Interchangeable Viewfinder

    About Interchangeable Viewfinder Four types of optional interchangeable viewfinders are available. ● When the AE Pentaprism Finder 672 is attached to the 672 camera, the Aperture-Priority AE Mode and the Metered Manual Mode are usable. ● The Pentaprism Finder, Folding Focusing Hood or Rigid Magnifying Hood used for 67 camera can also be attached to the...
  • Page 24: Viewfinder Unlock Button

    BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] ● When the AE Pentaprism Finder is not attached properly, [PErr] may appear on the LCD panel. Remove the cover as illustrated. Attaching the viewfinder Place the viewfinder on the upper part of the camera as illustrated and press it down until it clicks two times.
  • Page 25 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Depress the viewfinder unlock button to remove the viewfinder.
  • Page 26: Setting The Film Speed (Iso)

    BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Setting the Film Speed (ISO) ● Holding the lever will change the film speed continuously. ● The film speed setting range is ISO 6 to 6400 in 1/3 EV step increments. ● f and film speed are always displayed on the LCD panel when the main switch is set to the ON...
  • Page 27: Loading The Film

    Loading the Film Be sure to set the proper film speed before the film is loaded. See page 24 for setting the film speed. ● Film drag will occur or the end of the film cannot be detected when the 220 pressure plate is set for a 120 film.
  • Page 28: Film Spool Retainer Knob

    BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] ● If the film spool retainer knob does not fit in the proper position, turn the spool in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration. Unfold the crank of the film spool retainer knob, turn the knob to the left and pull down. Install the emptied spool to the spool retainer as illustrated.
  • Page 29 ● If a battery is not loaded, the spool will not turn even if the wind lever is turned. Tear off the tape from the film and install the film to the spool retainer in the same manner as installing the emptied spool so that the letters on the leader paper are facing outwards.
  • Page 30 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] ● When the film does not advance even if the wind lever is turned, turn the wind lever twice after closing the back cover. Then release the shutter, open the back cover and repeat the film winding procedure from step Turn the wind lever while lightly pressing the film leader.
  • Page 31: Memo Holder

    Close the back cover. Keep turning the wind lever until the wind lever stops. The film counter indicator A , film type C or D, film symbol u, and o advising you to wind up the film will appear on the LCD panel. B appears on the LCD panel when the film is properly loaded.
  • Page 32: Film Counter

    BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] ● The film counter indicator is also displayed in the viewfinder. ● Always unload the film in the shade or using your body to shade the film holder. ● We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with its operations. ●...
  • Page 33: Unloading The Film

    Unloading the Film After the last frame of the roll is exposed, o and E on the LCD panel blink. The film speed indicator will disappear when you wind up the film. Repeat winding the film several times. Wind the leader paper until G appears on the LCD panel.
  • Page 34 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] ● Always unload the film in the shade or using your body to shade the film holder. Confirm that G is displayed on the LCD panel. Open the back cover. Unfold the crank of the film spool retainer knob, turn the knob to the left and pull down.
  • Page 35: Adjusting The Viewfinder Diopter

    Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ● The diopter adjustment –1 range is +1.5 m –1 –2.5 m (per meter). ● Be sure to adjust the diopter before use. BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Aim the camera at a bright subject. While looking through the viewfinder, turn the diopter adjustment dial to the left or right until the microprism grid appears...
  • Page 36: Installing The Correction Lens

    BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Installing the Correction Lens ● The diopter adjustment range can be changed from –5.5 to –1.5 or –0.5 to +3.5 by changing the optional correction lenses. Turn the rubberized eyepiece frame to the left and remove it. Install the desired correction lens as illustrated.
  • Page 37: Basic Operation [Shooting]

    Using the Apperture-Priority AE Mode When the desired aperture is selected, an appropriate shutter speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure. ● The shutter speed dial can be released from b to another position in the same manner as step ●...
  • Page 38: Using The Multi (6)-Segment Metering Mode

    BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] Using the Multi (6)- Segment Metering Mode In the Multi (6)-Segment Metering Mode, the metering system automatically measures light in six different zones, enabling proper exposure value in a wide variety of normal and adverse lighting conditions. ●...
  • Page 39 averaged metering systems, underexposure of the subject results from the brightness of the background affecting the overall metering. With multi (6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six zones within the image field and uses these measurements to choose an exposure that will not underexpose the subject.
  • Page 40: Holding The Camera

    BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] Holding the Camera ● To reduce the camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object- a table, tree, or a wall for instance. ● When using an ultra- telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to...
  • Page 41: Taking A Picture

    Taking a Picture ● Adjust the diopter before use if the view from the viewfinder is not clear. See page 33. ● An interchangeable focusing screen is available. See page 70. The viewfinder appears as illustrated below. You can use ➀ or ➁ for focusing.
  • Page 42 BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] While looking through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring to the right or left until the image appears sharp and crisp. In focus Out of focus...
  • Page 43 ● You can also display the indicators in the viewfinder by pressing the memory lock button h instead of depressing the shutter release button halfway down. This is useful when you are using a Cable Release. However, if you press the memory lock button h in the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, the memory lock...
  • Page 44: Film Advance Indicator

    BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] ● Do not try to cock the shutter when o is not displayed on the LCD panel. When the shutter is in the uncocked position, the film advance indicator o appears on the LCD panel.
  • Page 45: Advanced Operation

    Using the Self-Timer Mode The Self-Timer Mode delays the shutter release, and is useful for taking group shots that include the photographer. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release is depressed. ● When the self-timer is in operation, the audible PCV signal is heard and the rate increases for the last two...
  • Page 46: Eyepiece Shutter

    ADVANCED OPERATION Eyepiece Shutter ● In normal photography, set the eyepiece shutter to the up position. When using the camera in a situation where your eye will not remain at the viewfinder when taking the picture, such as when using the Self-Timer Mode, set the eyepiece shutter to the down position.
  • Page 47: Multiple-Exposure Mode

    Multiple-Exposure Mode You can take trick pictures by overlapping multiple shots on one frame using the Multiple-Exposure Mode. ● Operate the multi-exposure lever before you cock the shutter. Otherwise, the frames may be misaligned. ● The frames may be misaligned if you take a picture in the Multiple- Exposure Mode.
  • Page 48 ADVANCED OPERATION ➥➥ ● To expose the third shot, set the multi-exposure lever in the lock position in the same manner as step 1 after taking the second shot. ● When using the Multi-Exposure Mode, you usually get the best results using a flash to illuminate the main subject against a dimly-lit background.
  • Page 49: Selecting An Exposure Mode

    Selecting an Exposure Mode Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode When the desired aperture is selected, the camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed for a proper exposure. ADVANCED OPERATION Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f-stop position. Turn the shutter speed dial to b while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button.
  • Page 50: Exposure Warning

    ADVANCED OPERATION ● The shutter speed dial can be released from b to another position while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. ● The Aperture-Priority AE Mode does not operate unless the AE Pentaprism Finder 672 is attached. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed, the metering...
  • Page 51: Using The Metered Manual Mode

    Using the Metered Manual Mode The Metered Manual Mode is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under or over exposed photographs. ADVANCED OPERATION Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f-stop setting.
  • Page 52 ADVANCED OPERATION ● To set the shutter speed dial to e or a position other than e, turn the shutter speed dial while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. To set the shutter speed dial to a position other than b, turn the shutter speed dial while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button.
  • Page 53 ● When the bars are displayed above the l side on the bar graph, it indicates overexposure and when the bars are displayed above the m side, it indicates underexposure. When a single bar is displayed in the center of the bar graph, it indicates correct exposure.
  • Page 54: Using The Bulb Exposure Mode

    ADVANCED OPERATION Using the Bulb Exposure Mode This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is held down. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f- stop.
  • Page 55 ● The indicators in the viewfinder can be light up by depressing the Cable Release halfway. ● See page 15 for the bulb exposure time when a new battery is used. F will be displayed in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway.
  • Page 56: About Exposure Compensation

    ADVANCED OPERATION About Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or underexpose (darken) a subject, or to compensate for difficult lighting conditions which may fool the camera’s built-in exposure meter. ● Exposure compensation does not work in the Bulb Exposure Mode.
  • Page 57: Switching The Metering Mode

    Switching the Metering Mode The Spot Metering Mode or Center-Weighted Metering Mode can also be selected in this camera. Select the desired metering mode with the metering mode selector. ● These metering systems do not automatically compensate for back lighted or spotlighted scenes like the Multi (6)- Segment Metering Mode.
  • Page 58: Using The Spot Metering Mode

    ADVANCED OPERATION ● If the brightness range between the center of the picture and the surrounding areas is too great, the exposure should be determined in consideration of the overall brightness. Otherwise, the picture will come out improperly exposed. Using the Spot Metering Mode The Spot Metering Mode measures light only in the small area in the center of the viewfinder.
  • Page 59: Using The Memory Lock Function

    Using the Memory Lock Function The memory lock function enables an exposure level to be memorized before shooting. The memory lock function is very effective when used along with spot metering. Use memory lock function to get a correct exposure when the subject occupies only a small part of the viewfinder.
  • Page 60: Using A Pentax Dedicated External Flash

    Attach the hot shoe grip 672 to the camera. Remove the black cover (hot shoe cover Fc) on the upper part. Attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit to the hot shoe grip 672. Connect the cord to the camera’s 5P-sync terminal.
  • Page 61 Using the AF400T Flash Unit * To attach the AF400T flash unit to the 672 camera, an optional bracket for AF400T and 4P sync cord A are required. Attach the AF400T to the camera using the AF400T 672 Bracket. Connect the 4P sync cord A to the X-sync terminal. ●...
  • Page 62 Multi-Burst Flash with the Pentax Dedicated Flash When discharging more than two Pentax dedicated flashes, make sure that they are of the same type, the combination of Type A and B or Type C and D (refer to the overview of Flash Function on page 62).
  • Page 63 AF540FGZ, AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ and AF360FGZ ● In the Aperture-Priority AE Mode or when the shutter speed is set in the range of 1/30 to 1/1000 of a second, the flash sync speed of 1/30 of a second (1/15 of a second in the trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash and contrast-control flash modes) is set when the flash is fully charged.
  • Page 64: X-Sync Terminal

    Using other types of flash ● Use of non-Pentax flash units may damage the camera. For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit. ● Some large studio type flashes may have inverted contacts, and will therefore not fire when attached to a 672 camera.
  • Page 65: Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting

    Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground subject against a dimly lit background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to expose the low light background. ● The operation in step can be performed at any time before taking a picture.
  • Page 66: Checking The Depth-Of-Field

    ADVANCED OPERATION Checking the Depth-of-Field ● The actual range in focus and the depth of field confirmed through the viewfinder may differ to some degree. ● When the depth-of-preview lever is set at the g position, the metering mode selectores to the Center-Weighted Metering Mode automatically.
  • Page 67: Mirror Look-Up

    Mirror Lock-Up Locking the mirror in the lock- up position helps to minimize the camera vibrations that may contribute to blurred pictures. ● With the mirror in the locked-up position, the memory lock function automatically operates and the exposure is fixed. ●...
  • Page 68: Time Exposure Mode

    ADVANCED OPERATION Time Exposure Mode In the Time Exposure Mode, the battery consumption is extremely minimized to save the batteries. This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and astronomical photography. ● The time exposure set lever can be set after the film is winded.
  • Page 69 ● The shutter will not close until the time set with the dial lapses, regardless of the shutter dial position and the position of the time exposure set lever. ● The Time Exposure Mode can be combined with the mirror lock-up function. ADVANCED OPERATION Depress the shutter release button.
  • Page 70: Infrared Index

    ADVANCED OPERATION Infrared Index When infrared film and an “R2” or “O2” filter are used, the focal point is different from that of ordinary film exposed in visible light. Focus on a subject in the following manner. ● To set the proper exposure level for infrared pictures, refer to the instructions accompanying the film.
  • Page 71: Accessories (Optional)

    ADVANCED OPERATION Accessories (Optional) A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. For further information, contact your local Pentax local service center. ●Cable Release 30 and 50 A shutter release cable designed for use with the camera equipped with threaded cable release socket.
  • Page 72: Interchangeable Focusing Screen

    ADVANCED OPERATION ●Interchangeable Focusing Screen Twelve types of focusing screens including the standard focusing screen are available. Refer to the chart on page 71 for the combination of screens according to camera. Refer to instruction sheets supplied with each screen for changing instructions. BA-61, BA-81 (Microprism Matte) For general use.
  • Page 73 SMC PENTAX 75mm/2.8 AL SMC PENTAX 75mm/4.5 SMC PENTAX 90mm/2.8 SMC PENTAX 105mm/2.4 SMC PENTAX 165mm/2.8 SMC PENTAX 200mm/4 SMC PENTAX M* 300mm/4 ED(IF) SMC PENTAX 300mm/4 SMC PENTAX M* 400mm/4 ED(IF) SMC PENTAX 500mm/5.6 SMC TAKUMURA 600mm/4 SMC TAKUMURA 800mm/4 SMC PENTAX M* 800/6.7 ED(IF)
  • Page 74: Notes On Accessories

    In this case, hold down and rotate the frame of the eyepiece using the back side of the strap (the side without the word PENTAX on it) to make it easier to detach the ring. ● When using an ordinary polarizing filter, exposure accuracy can be adversely effected.
  • Page 75: Aperture And Shutter Speed Effects

    ADVANCED OPERATION Aperture and Shutter Speed Effects Deciding the appropriate exposure for an object that you want to photograph (the subject) is all about deciding the right combination of shutter speed and aperture value. However, even for subjects with the same brightness, there are several combinations of shutter speed and aperture value possible.
  • Page 76 ADVANCED OPERATION The Effect of Aperture Aperture refers to adjusting the amount of light that hits the film, by widening or narrowing the beam, or “thickness” of light that passes through the lens. If the aperture is opened, thus widening the beam of light, the objects in front of and behind the subject in focus are blurred. In other words, the focus range becomes smaller.
  • Page 77: Custom Function

    ADVANCED OPERATION Custom Function The Pentax 672 offers “Custom Functions” to modify the camera’s operation to suit personal preferences. Modifications are made at a Pentax service center (at some charge). Please consult your local Pentax service center for details. (1) 1/2 EV Shutter-speed settings Shutter speeds can be divided into 1/2 EV steps.
  • Page 78: Others

    OTHERS Troubleshooting What appears troublesome may be easily remedied. Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms The shutter cannot be The last frame is exposed. released.
  • Page 79: Error Display In The Event Of Incorrect Operation

    We recommend, however, that you have the camera checked at your local Pentax service center. If there is no film in the camera, open and close the back cover. If the error display disappears, the camera is ready for use.
  • Page 80: Specifications

    Bulb, X (1/30 of a second). Time Exposure Mode, Shutter lock by turning the main switch to d. Lens mount Pentax 67 double bayonet mount system (inner bayonet and outer bayonet) Viewfinder Interchangeable viewfinders (option), Focusing screen: Interchangeable screen with Natural Bright-Matte focusing screen, Field of view: 90% vertical, Magnification: 0.75...
  • Page 81 (With an optional AE Pentaprism 672 attached) Flash sync Via 5P X-sync terminal for Pentax dedicated auto flashes, X-sync socket is provided for Pentax non-dedicated flashes, Flash Sync Speed: 1/30 sec, ISO range: 25-800...
  • Page 82: Warranty Policy

    No refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized PENTAX service facilities. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period...
  • Page 83 Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
  • Page 84 Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (European Headquarters) (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (http://www.pentax.fr) PENTAX Italia S.r.l.

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