Mamiya 645DF User Manual
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Chapter 1 - Basic info
Chapter 1 - Basic info
important care notes for the camera body
Maintenance and care of the camera
• Read instructions prior to use.
• Protect camera against shocks and falls by using the supplied neck strap whenever possible.
• Check the batteries frequently and always carry spares. The sealed batteries supplied with the
camera may have been subject to storage conditions which have reduced their service life.
• Wipe battery contacts before installation and watch correct polarity.
• Battery life varies, depending on frequency of use, type, age, storage condition, ambient
temperature (use external battery case in very cold weather), etc.
• Always remove the battery when camera is not used for a long period of time.
• Always keep covers on lenses and camera body.
• Do not store the camera at temperatures exceeding 40°C (105°F) and -10°C (15°F).
Avoid humid or sea air environments.
• Prolonged disuse shortens camera life. Periodically exercise the shutter (at different speeds),
lens diaphragms (at different apertures) and focusing mechanism.
• Protect camera against rain and moisture.
• Do not touch lens surfaces. Use blower or lens tissue to remove dust particles.
• Always test your equipment before going on important assignments.
The Importance of Proper Maintenance
The camera has mechanisms that are controlled by gears, levers, springs, etc., all of which
require occasional lubrication. Ambient conditins can also affect these mechanisms, as well as the
optical glass of the lenses. We recommend periodic servicing of the camera and lenses.
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Page 1: Important Care Notes For The Camera Body
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 1 - Basic info important care notes for the camera body Maintenance and care of the camera • Read instructions prior to use. • Protect camera against shocks and falls by using the supplied neck strap whenever possible. •... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 - Basic info GettinG to know your camera system Product overview......................Names of parts and functions..................LCD Displays......................... Viewfinder LCD......................Liquid Crystal Display..................... Basic description of home screen on digital back............. Battery charger parts and functions................. Note on batteries for camera (rechargeable vs. disposable)..........Attaching the neckstrap.................... -
Page 3: Product Overview
They have been manufactured to cater to photographers who want to take pro-level digital images with a professional feel that only a medium format system can provide. The Mamiya DM Systems boast 35mm handling and speed, fully customizable settings and top quality photographic results. -
Page 4: Names Of Parts And Functions
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system names of parts and functions Hot shoe Exposure mode dial Mirror* *Do not touch the mirror Eyepiece shutter lever Main LCD Rear dial Electronic contacts Strap lug Front dial Shutter release button Lens mount... -
Page 5: Lcd Displays
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system names of parts and functions Self timer button Interval button Main LCD backlight button Multiple exposure button Rubber eye piece Focus point selector button Set button Flash auto adjustment select button Exposure... -
Page 6: Viewfinder Lcd
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system viewfinder lcd Auto focus area frame During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed. During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed. -
Page 7: Liquid Crystal Display
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system liquid crystal display Liquid Crystal Display Due to the limitations of the space and letters, words and letters on the LCD are abbreviated. Display examples of the main LCD Display examples in the custom function mode... -
Page 8: Basic Description Of Home Screen On Digital Back
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system basic description of home screen on diGital back Stylus Number of images in the current folder Camera or on the disk settings Number of Shoot remaining shots view Remaining battery power... -
Page 9: Battery Charger Parts And Functions
Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system diGital back charGer and battery The Mamiya DM System is sold with a Haenel MCL 103 battery charger with 12 volt DC power supply and a set of 5 international socket plugs. The lithium ion battery is 2350Ah power. -
Page 10: Note On Batteries For Camera (Rechargeable Vs. Disposable)
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system note on batteries for camera (rechargeable vs. disposable) In addition to disposible alkaline or lithium batteries, rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) or nickel-cadium batteries can be used. In this case, custom setting 04 (battery type) on the camera body must be changed to #1 (Ni-CD, Ni-MH). -
Page 11: Attaching The Neckstrap
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system attachinG the neckstrap Put the neck strap through the mounts and secure it using the buckle as illustrated. After attaching the strap, pull it to make sure it does not loosen at the buckle. Caution: To ensure safety, pull the ends of the strap taut, and check that they are fastened securely to the metal mounts on the camera. -
Page 12: Using The Eyepiece Shutter
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 2 - Getting to know your camera system usinG the eyepiece shutter Close the eyepiece shutter when there is a strong light source behind the camera or when pressing the shutter release button without looking through the viewfinder. (This prevents exposure error due to light entering from the viewfinder.) Turn the eyepiece shutter lever in the direction of the arrow. - Page 13 Chapter 1 - Basic info...
- Page 14 Chapter 1 - Basic info preparinG the battery and compact flash card Inserting the camera batteries..................Battery power icons....................... Camera sleep mode and battery care................Inserting and removing the digital back battery..............Charging the digital back battery..................Digital back battery power icons..................Formatting the compact flash card in MAC...............
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Page 15: Inserting The Camera Batteries
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card insertinG the camera batteries Set the drive dial to “L” to turn off the power. Use six “AA” alkaline or lithium batteries. 1. Lift the battery case lock lever, turn it counter clockwise and pull out the battery holder. -
Page 16: Battery Power Icons
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card battery power icons Set the drive dial to “S” to turn on the power. Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the main LCD. The batteries are sufficiently charged. -
Page 17: Camera Sleep Mode And Battery Care
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card camera sleep mode and battery care 1. Battery life of the originally supplied batteries is dependant on storage conditions. 2. Blots and fingerprints on terminals may cause loose connections and corrosion. Wipe the terminals before inserting the batteries. -
Page 18: Inserting And Removing The Digital Back Battery
Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card insertinG and removinG the diGital back battery 1. Press the button on the underside of the Mamiya DM digital back to remove the battery slot cover. Removing the battery slot cover 2. -
Page 19: Charging The Digital Back Battery
1. Set the Mamiya DM System to enter sleep mode, or turn it off when not in use. 2. Set the backlight on the digital back to turn off after the camera has been idle for a certain amount of time. -
Page 20: Digital Back Battery Power Icons
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card diGital back battery power status Charging begins when the lithium ion battery is attached to the Haenel charger and the indicator light turns on. The indicator light begins to blink when the battery is 95% charged. Charging is complete when the indicator light turns off. -
Page 21: Formatting The Compact Flash Card In Mac
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card formattinG the compact flash card in mac Formatting in Mac OS X 1. Insert the compact flash card into the card reader or the digital back. 2. -
Page 22: Formatting The Compact Flash Card In Windows
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card formattinG the compact flash card in windows Formatting in Windows 1. Insert the compact flash card in a card reader. 2. On the desktop, click My Computer. Preparing a Compact Flash Card for Shoot 13 3. -
Page 23: Inserting And Removing The Compact Flash Card
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card insertinG and removinG the compact flash card 1. Open the compact flash door. Open the door 2. Insert the compact flash. Compact flash... - Page 24 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card insertinG and removinG the compact flash card Open the compact flash door, and then press the release button. Release button...
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Page 25: Attaching And Removing A Lens
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card attachinG and removinG a lens attachinG 1. Remove the front body cap, just like removing a lens, by pushing the lens release button backward and then turning the front body cap counter clockwise and lift out. - Page 26 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card attachinG and removinG a lens 2. Line up the lens mount alignment mark with mark on the camera to fit the lens in place, then rotate it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
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Page 27: Detaching The Digital Back
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card detachinG the diGital back Rest the digital back on the lower ledge of the camera body so the camera body contact pins and digital back contact pins meet. -
Page 28: Adjusting The Camera Diopter
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card adjustinG the camera diopter Look through the viewfinder and make sure that the focus frame (rectangle with circle) is in sharp focus. If it is not, turn the diopter adjustment dial in the “–” direction if you are nearsighted and in the “+”... -
Page 29: Replacing The Diopter Correction Lens
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card replacinG the diopter correction lens 1. Remove the rubber eye piece by sliding it upwards. 2. Remove the existing diopter by sliding downwards using the fingernail groove and detach. -
Page 30: Attaching To A Tripod
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 3 - Preparing the battery and compact flash card attachinG to a tripod When using a tripod with 3/8” screw (instead of 1/4” screw) remove the small screw from the tripod screw hole on the bottom of the body using a plus screwdriver, then use a coin to remove the tripod screw adapter bushing... - Page 31 Chapter 1 - Basic info...
- Page 32 Chapter 1 - Basic info basic camera operations Turning on the camera....................Using the shutter......................About the drive dial......................Using the front and rear dial.................... Holding the system......................Backlight button......................
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Page 33: Turning On The Camera
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 4 - Basic camera operations turninG on the camera 1. Set the drive dial to “S” (single-frame advance mode). The drive dial has an “S” (single-frame advance mode) setting and a “C” (continuous advance mode) setting. When set to “L,”... -
Page 34: Using The Shutter
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 4 - Basic camera operations usinG the shutter shutter release button The shutter release button has a two-step action. The first step is the "half-press" (when the button is pressed lightly). When "half-pressed", the camera functions are activated. When the shutter button is pressed further down, the shutter is tripped. -
Page 35: About The Drive Dial
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 4 - Basic camera operations about the drive dial sinGle-frame mode The film is advanced by one frame each time the shutter is released. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S”. continuous mode Photographs are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed. -
Page 36: Using The Front And Rear Dial
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 4 - Basic camera operations usinG the front and rear dial The front and rear dials can be used for selections within different photographic settings such as focus area, changing shutter speed and aperture, selecting exposure metering modes, choosing exposure compensations, choosing auto bracketing modes and designating times for mirror delay, the self timer and interval photography. -
Page 37: Holding The System
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 4 - Basic camera operations holdinG the system holdinG the camera Horizontal Vertical Hold the camera still when taking photos to obtain sharp pictures. Grasp the grip firmly, press both elbows against the body and support the camera at the bottom with the left hand. -
Page 38: Backlight Button
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 4 - Basic camera operations backliGht button To see the main panel at night or in dark places, press the backlight button . The backlight will go on for approximately 20 seconds and then go off unless there is another operation. - Page 39 Chapter 1 - Basic info...
- Page 40 Chapter 1 - Basic info focusinG the camera Focusing the camera...................... Focus area........................Manual focus......................... Manual focusing using the focus mark................When auto focus fails..................... Using the auto focus function..................AF Assist infrared light....................
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Page 41: Focusing The Camera
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 5 - Focusing the camera focus area This camera enables the selection of the focus area, best suited to the kind of pictures that will be taken. The selected focus area can be checked on the external LCD panel. inside the view-finder Focus point selection mark normal focus area... -
Page 42: Focus Area
LCD panel. 2. Manual focus operation for telephoto and zoom lenses. All Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lenses can be switched from Auto Focus to Manual Focus by sliding the focusing ring on the lens forward until it clicks. When this is... -
Page 43: Manual Focus Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 5 - Focusing the camera manual focus mode manual focusinG usinG the focus mark (Focus confirmation method) With the shutter release button half-pressed, turn the lens focusing ring to focus on the subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus mark lights in the viewfinder’s LCD. -
Page 44: When Auto Focus Fails
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 5 - Focusing the camera when auto focus fails The Auto Focus function requires contrast on the subject. Auto Focusing may fail to achieve accurate focus with certain subjects described below. In such cases, either switch to the manual focus mode and focus manually, or bring into focus an object at the same distance as the object you want to photograph, lock the focus using the focus lock mechanism, then take the picture. -
Page 45: Using The Auto Focus Function
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 5 - Focusing the camera usinG the focus lock function If the object to be focused on is not in the focus frame , the camera focuses on the background at the center. In such cases use the focus lock function to lock the focus before releasing the shutter. -
Page 46: Af Assist Infrared Light
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 5 - Focusing the camera af assist infrared liGht When the subject is dark or under-exposed and the camera fails to auto-focus, a red lamp may light up on the front of the camera when the shutter release button is half-pressed. This is a light that assists the camera’s auto focus function. - Page 47 Chapter 1 - Basic info...
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Page 48: Exposure Modes
Chapter 1 - Basic info exposure modes Program AE........................Aperture Priority AE (Av)....................Shutter Priority AE (Tv)....................Manual Mode (M)......................Sync Mode........................Custom Function Mode....................Auto Mode mechanism....................Exposure Metering Modes....................Exposure warnings......................Exposure compensation....................AE Lock Mode........................ Auto Bracketing Mode....................Taking photos with the mirror up.................. -
Page 49: Program Ae
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes proGram ae (p) The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the optimum exposure, according to the existing ambient light. This mode is best suited for general photography, allowing the user freedom to concentrate on the subject. -
Page 50: Aperture Priority Ae (Av)
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes aperture priority ae (av) Set the desired aperture and the camera selects the optimum shutter speed accordingly. Use the Av mode to maintain specific control over depth of field, i.e. taking portraits or landscapes. 1. -
Page 51: Shutter Priority Ae (Tv)
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes shutter priority ae (tv) Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the optimum aperture accordingly. Fast shutter speed can be used to freeze motion, and slow shutter speed can be used to blur motion on purpose. -
Page 52: Manual Mode (M)
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes manual mode (m) This mode is used to set both the aperture and shutter speed for total exposure control. Varying shutter speeds can be selected, including “bulb”, “tIME” and manually from 60 mins to 1/4000 sec. -
Page 53: Sync Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes synchro mode (x) Select this mode when you use a flash. The shutter speed will be fixed at 1/125 sec. for synchronization. To adjust synchro speed, turn the rear dial. When using a large flash unit for use in studios, changing the synchronizing speed is recommended. -
Page 54: Custom Function Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes cf (custom function) mode Both the camera functions and methods can be changed by using custom functions. -
Page 55: Auto Mode Mechanism
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes auto mode mechanism When using the leaf shutter lens, the leaf shutter's working range is from 1/800 sec. to 1 sec. For other speeds (1/4000-1/800 sec., 1-60sec., bulb) use the focal plane shutter. -
Page 56: Exposure Metering Modes
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes exposure meterinG modes There are three exposure metering modes to select a proper exposure modes to suit the subject's lighting condition. How to select an exposure mode 1. Exposure mode mark is displayed when the exposure mode button is pressed. -
Page 57: Exposure Warnings
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes exposure warninGs With an inappropriate exposure setting, when shooting subjects that are too light or dark, the user is warned by the flashing external LCD or the LCD inside the viewfinder. At such times, the correct exposure cannot be obtained. -
Page 58: Exposure Compensation
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes exposure compensation In some situations, such as a great difference between the subject and background brightness or overall subject tones that will not meter correctly because they are all black or white, the resulting photograph may be under- or overexposed. -
Page 59: Ae Lock Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes ae lock mode Shooting with the AE lock function is useful in cases where the desired focal point differs from where the focal point is usually measured, or when it is necessary to measure the exposure using spot metering in order to bring the desired subject into focus. -
Page 60: Auto Bracketing Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes Metered-value difference indicator Keep pressing the AEL button , and the difference between the metered exposure value and the exposure of the new composition will be displayed on the viewfinder LCD. This function can be used to see if an object of very different brightness levels can be properly captured. - Page 61 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes auto bracketinG mode When in situations where it is difficult to determine the best exposure compensation, it is advisable to change the exposure setting gradually (from normal to under and over). Continuous turning up of the values eventually leads to auto bracketing.
- Page 62 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes 4. Press the shutter button, and take the pictures. When the shutter button is pressed during shooting in auto bracketing mode, the shooting sequence and auto bracketing mark blink on the LCD inside the viewfinder. Furthermore, the auto bracketing mark blinks, the bracket step width is displayed, and the shooting sequence can be checked on the external LCD.
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Page 63: Taking Photos With The Mirror Up
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes takinG photos with the mirror up This function prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the image in close-up photography, when shutter speed is slow, when a telephoto lens is used, or when photographing a poster or another picture. -
Page 64: Mirror Up Delay
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes mirror up delay To change from the self timer setting to the mirror up setting, press the shutter button so the mirror goes into the upright position and once the set time has expired the shutter will release, and the mirror will return to the lower position. -
Page 65: Self Timer Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes self timer mode Once the shutter button has been pressed, the shutter will release after the selected time has passed. The self timer lamp will blink, and three seconds prior to when the shutter releases, the blinking will flash more rapidly. -
Page 66: Interval Photography
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes interval photoGraphy By repeated turning, the interval time can be set automatically. It can be set to suit scenes such as cloud movement or views of insects in action. 1. Ensure the camera is firmly secured on a sturdy tripod. -
Page 67: Long Exposure Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 6 - Exposure Modes lonG exposure mode (bulb mode) To expose film longer than 30 seconds, adjust the shutter speed to “B” (bulb). In order to prevent camera shake, use an electromagnetic shutter release and tripod. 1. - Page 68 Chapter 1 - Basic info flash photoGraphy Flash photography......................Rear curtain sync......................Flash compensation settings..................
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Page 69: Flash Photography
A flash sensor located inside the camera body reads the flash reflected off the sensor at the moment of exposure. The sensor is connected via the Mamiya DM System camera's dedicated hot-shoe to a shoe- or handle-mount style Metz flash unit via the Metz SCA 3952 TTL Adapter. -
Page 70: Rear Curtain Sync Mode
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 12 - Flash photography rear curtain sync mode Use the Rear Curtain Sync Mode for any of the below conditions: 1. When the size of the subject you want to light with the flash is relatively small within the picture 2. -
Page 71: Flash Compensation Settings
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 12 - Flash photography flash compensation settinGs By combined use of a Metz flash and the SCA3952 adapter, the camera adjusts for flash. It can be adjusted within ±3EV in increments of 1/3 steps. 1. - Page 72 Chapter 1 - Basic info custom functions Setting custom functions....................Initializing user functions....................Camera custom functions quick guide................Types of custom functions....................
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Page 73: Setting Custom Functions
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 13 - Custom functions settinG custom functions The custom functions allow you to change the method for using or accessing the camera functions as you like. Take photographs the way you are most comfortable with.The custom functions can store separate settings for 3 users. -
Page 74: Initializing User Functions
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 13 - Custom functions initializinG user functions 1. By turning the exposure mode dial, “CF” (custom function mode) can be selected. 2. By turning the rear dial, user “A”, “b” or “C” can be selected. 3. -
Page 75: Camera Custom Functions Quick Guide
Only Leaf shutter Manual mode shutter range of the leaf shutter lens) High accuracy C-19 AF Speed High Speed mode mode Mamiya ZD digital back NO Mamiya ZD C-97 Mamiya ZD back support back C-98 Lens Firmware version C-99 Body Firmware version... -
Page 76: Types Of Custom Functions
Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 13 - Custom functions types of custom functions C-00 Custom functions profile [SEL] C-05 Bracketing [Stno] 0: None (default=0) Setting bracket’s width for auto bracketing 1: A setting 2: B 0: 3 Exposures 3: C 1: 5 Exposures When “0”... - Page 77 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 13 - Custom functions types of custom functions C-10 Release button [HALF] C-15 Flash sync. [FLSY] This function is used to set the AE lock and AF When shooting moving subjects with flash you operations when the shutter release button is can set the synchronization timing.
- Page 78 C-97 Support for Mamiya ZD backs This function should ONLY be activated when shooting on a Mamiya ZD back. 0: Default setting NO Mamiya ZD back on the camera body 1: Mamiya ZD back on camera body C-98 Lens firmware version The current firmware version can be checked.
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Page 81: Camera Specifications
Actual image size : 56 x 41.5 mm Lens mount : Mamiya 645 AF Mount, compatible with M645 Mount (manual focus confirmation, focus aid, stopped-down exposure metering) Viewfinder : Fixed prism viewfinder magnification x0.71; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.5 to +0.5, optional diopter correction lenses provide adjustment ranges of -5 to -2 diopter and 0 to +3 diopter);... - Page 82 Chapter 1 - Basic info Chapter 14 - System specifications camera specifications Auto bracket shot : Enable with auto bracket button (3 frame shots, 5 frame or 7 frame shot with auto bracketing). Specify 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1EV steps. Flash synchronization : X contact point, 1/125 seconds.
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