The PocketWizard MultiMAX Transceiver
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1. Rollei 3000 and 6000 series Maintains camera wake status Mamiya For RZ RZ Pro IID and 645 Pro TL Series Maintains camera wake status Mamiya For 645AF 645AF D or 645AFD II Maintains camera wake status Miniphone to stereo sub mini electronic shutter release cable For EOS Elan Il IIE 7 7E D Rebel Rebel Ti 2000 G GII X XS IX and Hasselblad H1 Contax 645AF Maintains camera wake status Description Miniphone to PC Locking PC Nikon Coiled Cable extends to 5 Miniphone to PC Straight 10 Cable Miniphone to PC Straight 16 Cable Description Isolation Mounting Bar 87 Mounts PocketWizard products to super clamps For convenient placement of PocketWizards and or isolation from RF noise radio frequency Includes Velcro and 1 4 20 male mounting screw 11 A o PocketWizard Wireless Radio Iriggering 8 Westchester Plaza Elmsford NY 10523 Phone 914 347 3300 Fax 914 347 3309 E mail info PocketWizard com www PocketWizard com 809 908 B9 062. Int l Description 804 301 EU Miniphone to PC Straight 1 Cable 804 302 PU Miniphone to PC Coiled Cable extends to 5 804 303 PC5H Miniphone to Long Tip PC required for some Hasselblad Coiled Cable extends to 5 POCKETWIZARD ACCESSORIES Catalog Int l Description 804 701 MEA Isolation Mounting Bar 4 Mounts PocketWizard products to super clamps For convenient placement of PocketWizards and or isolation from RF noise radio frequency Includes Velcro and 1 4 20 male mounting screw MB4 Note PocketWizard Professional Products use miniphone connectors for the greatest reliability and flexibility Clamp not included Catalog A 804 506 804 507 804 508 804 509 Catalog A 804 515 804 516 804 517 804 519 Catalog A 804 304 804 305 804 306 Catalog 804 702 POCKETWIZARD WIRELESS FREEDOM Int l RZM3 MAFM3 HBM3 CM E3 Int l RLM3 P RZM3 P MAFM3 P CM E3 P Int l A PC5N PC10 PC16 Int l Description Miniphone to Mamiya For RZ RZ Pro IID and 645 Pro TL Series Straight 3 Cable Miniphone to Mamiya For 645AF 645AFD and 645AFD I Straight 3 Cable HBM3 Motor Drive Cable Miniphone to 5 Pin DIN Hasselblad EL ELM ELX Straight 3 Cable Miniphone to stereo sub mini electronic shutter release cable EOS Elan II IIE 7 7E D Rebel Rebel Ti 2000 G GII X XS IX Straight 3 Cable Description
3. KEYPAD LOCKED appears on the screen if any keys are pressed while in keypad lock mode A wing mounted D SLR camera triggered by a PocketWizard Receiver was controlled by the photographer inside the cockpit with a PocketWizard Transmitter Optional Flash Confirmation Sensor The optional Flash Confirmation Sensor indicates that a triggered remote flash actually fired By utilizing a shielded high intensity light sensor which only remains active during the brief radio transmitting time it confirms only if the attached flash fired or not Flash confirmation status is sent to the attached receiver and in return sent back to the transmitter A visual confirmation icon appears on the LCD screen confirming whether the flash fired on all four Quad Triggering zones The optional confirmation sensor attaches to any AC or DC powered electronic flash unit for flash confirmation up to 1600 feet away or more Cat 802 451 Functions 1 REAR CURTAIN SYNCH MODE Capturing ambient streaks of light at slow shutter speeds and then freezing the moving action with a sudden burst of flash Is what rear curtain synch effects are all about Until recently only a few had access to this kind of control but now the MultiMAX offers it as one of its many features In rear curtain synch mode you can delay the flash triggering time synch to fire the flash near the end of the exposure Pre programmed shutter speeds of 1 second to
4. Straight 16 Cable Trigger Button to Miniphone Triggers Transmitters Straight 3 Cable Catalog Int l j 804 410 SMM1 SMM1 804 411 SMM3 SMM3 304412 MAI MA1 Ji 804 413 ME li MBI 804 414 ME1 6P ME1 GP 804 415 ME1 8P 804 416 MS1 5 MSI 804 417 MVI MVI NOTE All cables have a Otherwise noted Catalog Intlf ert 804 605 MPCF MPCF EE 804 606 MHPC MHPC Description Straight 6 Cable Miniphone to SubMini For Metz 32CT 327 32MZ JALE 40MZ 50MZ 54MZ 70MZ 20BC 6 Hasselblad SCA 390 Metz Module and standard Metz SCA adapter Also for Canon 13 Elan F1 Contax 645 Olympus and Bronica motor drives Straight 16 Cable Miniphone to SubMini For Metz 32CT 327 32MZ 34CS2 40MZ 50MZ 54MZ 70MZ 20BC 6 Hasselblad SCA 390 Metz Module and standard Metz SCA adapter Also for Canon 13 Elan F1 Olympus Contax 645 and Bronica motor drive Straight 3 Cable Miniphone to Elinchrom Standard Elinchrom Straight 16 Cable Miniphone right angle extra long to Miniphone straight For earlier model Broncolor Pizo etc Straight 16 Cable Miniphone to Metz 6pin For 45CL1 45CT CL3 4 60CT4 Straight 16 Cable Miniphone to Metz 8pin For 45CT5 60CT1 2 Straight 16 Cable Miniphone to Sunpak For Sunpak Flash Units Straight 16 Cable Miniphone to Vivitar For Vivitar Flash Units Straight 16 Cable not including 120J mini phone male jack unless Description Adap
5. 16 Cable Miniphone to Household For Comet Norman Speedo Dynalite Novatron Lumidyne Quantum Q Flash and Sunpak 120J 555 622 Straight 16 Cable Miniphone to Household For Comet Norman Speedo Dynalite Novatron Lumidyne Quantum Q Flash and Sunpak 120J 555 622 Straight 3 Cable Miniphone to Household For Comet Norman Speedo Dynalite Novatron Lumidyne Quantum Q Flash and Sunpak 120J 555 622 Quantum Straight 10 Cable 1 4 Phono to Miniphone For Balcar Bowens Whitelighting Photogenic Calumet Norman Profoto Hensel Photek Paterson Impact SP Studio Systems and Sunpak monolight Straight 16 Cable 1 4 Phono to Miniphone For Balcar Bowens Whitelighting Photogenic Calumet Norman Profoto Hensel Photek Paterson Impact SP Studio Systems and Sunpak monolight Straight 3 Cable Miniphone right angle to Miniphone straight For Elinchrom Micro Compact Broncolor Alein Bees Visatec Multiblitz etc Also used for Bronica 6x6 amp 645 motor drive connection and Hasselblad motor grip motor drives Straight 16 Cable Miniphone right angle to Miniphone straight For Elinchrom Micro Compact Broncolor Alein Bees Visatec Multiblitz etc Also used for Bronica 6x6 amp 645 motor drive connection and Hasselblad motor grip motor drives Description Adapter Miniphone to SubMini Female for Quantum motor drive cords Trigger Button to Miniphone Triggers Transmitters
6. the five zones of lighting was positioned behind glass below the water line to illuminate the pool The flash units were delay triggered at different stages of the dive Both flash units and multiple cameras Nikon and Mamiya RZ67 Pro Il were triggered and controlled by PocketWizards 3 Three separate flash exposures or Multi Pops were triggered wirelessly with PocketWizards to create this image Using a Mamiya RZ67 Pro II and flash power packs with PocketWizard radio slaves connected three images of each of the gymnasts were captured Bright ambient light from Ouartz lighting provided just enough available light to create light streaks giving the image a powerful sense of motion 2002 Joe McNally 4 INTERVALOMETER MODE Time Lapse Photography Because some events take a long period of time photographing them as they unfold can be a real challenge especially when you can t be there In Intervalometer mode selecting the desired number of exposures up to 10 000 and time between exposures up to 17 hours 46 minutes takes just a few key strokes 5 SPEEDCYCLER MODE If speed and power are what you need the SpeedCycler mode is a big help for you Providing seguential triggering for up to 4 cameras or 4 electronic flash units the SpeedCycler Is ideal for multi angle camera shots or reducing recycle time by triggering the next flash in line while the previous flashes are recycling It s great for faster motor driven flash p
7. 0 milliamp or higher Custom molded high impact plastic with captive battery door 4 9 ounces w alkaline batteries Height 4 0 body only Flexible Antenna 2 4 Width 2 1 Depth 1 4 3 5mm 1 8 mono miniphone jack 15 C 5 F and below 50 C 120 F Flash Port 200V Camera Flash Port 100V 1 and 2 4 0 Amp peak 250 milliamp continuous For Synch Input and Hot Shoe 3 3 VDC 0 001 A Less than 0 9 volts Hot Shoe 1 4 20 female threads Lanyard and Velcro 08 default PC 1 camera synch cable w PocketWizard Plus Transmitter only Lanyard Velcro and 2 Alkaline batteries Both units 1 4 20 female thread mount Lanyard loop and Velcro Hot shoe when activated Note PocketWizard Digital Radio Triggering systems may be used only in countries where a permit for the control frequency has been issued by the government office in charge Specifications are subject to change without notice Professional Products POCKETWIZARD ELECTRONIC FLASH CABLES Catalog Intlf 10 804 401 MMX MMX 804 402 M3H 804 403 MN MH1 804 404 MH3 n MH3 804 405 MH10 MH10 li 804 406 MP1 MP1 a 804 407 MP3 MP3 804 408 MM1 E MM1 804 409 MM6 MM6 POCKETWIZARD ADAPTERS Catalog Intlf eri 804 602 SMFM SMFM a re ET BTI BT3 Description Miniphone Male to Miniphone Female Extension Cable Straight 10 Cable Miniphone to Triple Household Connects up to three cameras or flashes Straight
8. 1 60th of a second make setup guick and easy Custom delay settings are possible for fine tuning the effect through the MultiMAX s delay time adjustment screen 2 PRECISION DELAY MODES In Transmit mode the MultiMAX offers custom set delay times for remote cameras or flash units as well as the Flash Port 2 on the MultiMAX Delayed or rear curtain effects are now possible with on camera flash units in addition to remote flash units In Receive mode precision delay offers delayed seguencing or camera flash synchronization 3 MULTIPOP MODE When depth of field is required beyond the capabilities of your flash equipment multiple manual flash exposures become necessary To avoid the inconsistencies of manually triggering your flash units the MultiPop mode provides up to 10 000 unattended multiple flash exposures It will trigger your flash unit s for the desired number of exposures and then it will wait for the required flash recycling time user settable from 1 100th sec up to 10 minutes Trigger Time Control POCKETWIZARD WIRELESS FREEDOM 7 Reasons Why You Need a PocketWizard MultiMAX Transceiver 2002 Joe McNally 1 Shot with Profoto 7b generator and PocketWizard MultiMAX set for rear curtain synch This image was captured with a medium format camera set to a slow shutter speed to enhance the light striking effect 2 Delay sequential flash triggering of five zones of lighting created this image One of
9. PocketWi2ard Wireless Radio Triggering les Oooog What PocketWizard can do for you WIRELESS LIGHT METERS SEKONIC Choose which flash unit to trigger and measure simultaneously and even fire your camera WIRELESS RADIO POCKETWIZARD Trigger cameras flash units or both at the same time with PocketWizard wireless radios PorkefAl zac PLUS WIRELESS CAMERAS KODAK NIKON With a built in Transceiver radio trigger flash units camera or both at the same time Trigger your flash cameras or both without wires from the palm of your hand What is PocketWizard Wireless Freedom It is a system of professional photographic products which incorporate a compatible digital wireless radio system eliminating the need for PC synch and shutter release cables WIRELESS MONOBLOC FLASH UNITS NORMAN PHOTOGENIC A built in PocketWizard radio receiver provides wireless triggering from a PocketWizard Transmitter and wireless metering WIRELESS POWER PACKS PROFOTO DYNA LITE NORMAN A built in PocketWizard radio receiver provides wireless triggering from a PocketWizard Transmitter and wireless metering Why go wireless e Eliminates unreliable synch cords that get in the way of your creativity e Allows you to position lighting quickly where you want it not just where the synch cord reaches e Permits you to interact with your subject without the limitations of shut
10. electable digitally coded channels to choose from offering private radio signal communication between you and your eguipment Each channel sends a uniguely coded signal that only another PocketWizard set to the same channel will respond to avoiding misfires or radio interference And the 32 channels are fully compatible with all PocketWizard digital radio triggering systems Transceiver Technology The MultiMAX Transceiver offers the capability of sending and receiving digital radio signals with a flip of a switch eliminating the need for separate backup transmitters and receivers Since the MultiMAX Transceiver is a two way radio it creates a communication link between your camera flash and you Transceiver Technology also eliminates the need for a separate transmitter and receiver when relay triggering a camera and flash unit remotely An easy to read LCD panel indicates which mode the MultiMAX is set for transmit or receive in all lighting conditions TRANSMIT RECEIVE OFF With a flip of the switch select transmit or receive POCKETWIZARD WIRELESS FREEDOM Communication Technology ODave Black True Trigger Confirmation Because the MultiMAX is a Transceiver It automatically confirms if the transmitter sent a signal and if the receivers have accepted the signal In Transmitter mode radio triggering confirmation status is indicated on the MultiMAX display panel from up to 1600 feet away or more on al
11. eless technology works where nothing else will gt Auto Sensing Transceiver Technology gt Auto Relay mode gt Fast Triggering Speed gt Local Both Remote gt High synch voltage protection gt Compatible with all PocketWizard products Robert Kerian Using a PocketWizard Receiver a D SLR camera was mounted to a rig attached to the front of the motorcycle From the desired shooting angle the photographer triggered the camera with a Pocketwizard Transmitter at the perfect moment The camera rig was later removed from the image during the editing processes The PocketWizard MultiMAX is a digital Transceiver radio triggering system that offers a whole new concept in creative lighting control at your fingertips With its built in Trigger Time Control software it provides advanced functions never before available in a radio triggering system The PocketWizard MultiMAX Transceiver Much more than just a Radio Slave The PocketWizard MultiMAX Transceiver Is the world s most advanced digital radio triggering system From the beginning it was designed to be much more than just a radio slave The MultiMAX was engineered to exceed the expectations of the most demanding photographers and solve the most challenging shooting scenarios It is a microprocessor based radio triggering system that uses advanced digital radio signaling to increase triggering range reliability and to reject radio noise from other RF
12. hotography assignments The SpeedCycler mode is also a big help for on location shoots with battery powered electronic flash units With four MultiMAX Transceivers connected to a camera s electronic shutter release motor drive port up to four cameras can be seguentially fired wirelessly effectively guadrupling the frames per second 6 LAG TIME EOUALIZER MODE Triggering multiple cameras to synch with one set of flash units can be difficult but Lag Time Egualizer mode assists the photographer in calibrating the camera electronic flash unit or both for simultaneous triggering and exposure synchronizing Lag Time Egualizer mode measures the actual time it takes from Trigger Time Control 7 Reasons Why You Need a PocketWizard MultiMAX Transceiver 2002 Jack Bingham 4 Using a MultiMAX in intervalometer mode and connected to a motor driven camera several images were taken automatically with 30 min gaps between each exposure The final result is an example of the time lapse photography capabilities of the MultiMAX 5 To create this challenging image two MultiMAX wireless radios were connected to two flash units mounted in one light box Each flash unit triggered at precisely the right time to create a front and rear curtain synch effect An ambient light source was added to paint light on the model s movements the moment the motor driven camera is activated to the time the shutter is open
13. l four Quad Triggering zones VAA Y WAA TRANSMITTER MODE SEE Confirmed radio flash failed Confirmed radio and flash Failed radio Confirmed radio Captured with a D SLR camera mounted in the cat walks of the arena and triggered with a Pocket Wizard MultiMAX the photographer choose a dramatic angle at a spectacular moment OChad Slatterly Selective Ouad Triggering Selecting which camera flash or both to trigger is as simple as pressing one of the four Quad Triggering Zone buttons A B C or D Now you can conveniently activate or deactivate remote cameras or flash units wirelessly from up to 1600 feet away with up to four separately controlled zones without ever leaving the camera position Ideal for multiple lighting setups where Independent remote lighting control is needed wedding halls portrait studios sporting events etc Selective Ouad Triggering permits you to select which camera or flash zone triggers by pressing one of the Zone keys A B C or D The PocketWizard MultiMAX Transceiver Much More Than Just a Radio Slave Display Liguid Crystal Display LCD panel with backlight illumination button Alphanumeric screens with icons battery status mode selected and radio freguency lock indicators Keyboard Illuminated soft touch rubberized keypad Includes Test Zone Up Down Menu and Backlight keys An all key function lock prevents inadvertent setting changes and
14. r 5 4 ounces w alkaline batteries Height 4 0 body only Flexible Antenna 2 4 Width 2 17 Depth 1 4 3 5mm 1 8 mono miniphone jack 15 C 5 F and below 50 C 120 F 250 VDC 1 0 5 A 1 2 Amp current limited 2 Current handling 4 0 A for 0 00002 sec 1 50000 sec or 20 microseconds or 0 25 A 1 4 Amp or 250 milliamp continuous current limited For Port 1 and Hot Shoe 3 3 VDC 0 001 A 1 1000 Amp or 1 milliamp regulated Greater than 2 2 volts Hot Shoe 1 4 20 female threads Lanyard and Velcro 640 00 seconds or 10 minutes 40 seconds min 01 sec 6 4000 seconds min 0001 sec 64000 seconds or 17 hours 46 minutes 40 seconds min 1 second 640 00 seconds or 10 minutes 40 seconds min 01 sec Timing is repeatable within 1 10 000th of a second 9999 triggers min 0 1 sec 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 and 1 60th shutter speed PC 1 camera synch cable Lanyard Velcro and 2 Alkaline batteries 802 451 PW CC Flash Confirmation Cable 802 451 Both units 1 4 20 female thread mount Lanyard loop and Velcro Transmitter Hot shoe Receiver Cold shoe POCKETWIZARD PLUS I 1600 feet or more 344 04MHz Standard Triggering Complex 16 digitally coded 4 Digitally coded ID s Compatible with the first 4 Channels of the Classic PocketWizard Up to 1 250 focal plane Up to 1 500 leaf shutter 2 AA batteries 60 hours Optional AC adapter Cat 804 105 PW AC 2 3 VDC unregulated 0 3 A 20
15. radio freguency sources Since the MultiMAX utilizes Transceiver Technology it s both a transmitter and a i W gt P receiver all in one unit At the flip of a switch it can be set to either transmit or receive radio signals or do both You can also feel confident that everything is working perfectly with the only radio system that offers radio and flash True Triggering Confirmation Selecting which camera or flash to trigger requires only the touch of a button with Selective Quad Triggering mode The MultiMAX even provides advanced special effects functions not found in any other wireless system Integrated software such as Trigger Time Control offers such features as Rear Curtain Synch Intervalometer Multi Pops SpeedCycler and much more Unparalleled in features and performance the PocketWizard MultiMAX Transceiver offers solutions to photographic challenges that would otherwise hinder a photographer s creativity Using several wireless flash units the photographer created a dramatic lighting effect without the limitations ba 5 of synch cables The lighting was measured and balanced from a wireless light meter n 5 gt gt O C lt O Full Digital Radio Utilizing LPA Design s patented microprocessor and software technology the MultiMAX controls the digital signal to ensure the most reliable performance trigger after trigger It provides 32 s
16. rovides reliable triggering up to 1 600 feet away at synch speeds of 1 250 focal or 1 500 Leaf shutter Four selectable channels provide secure triggering and choosing which zone to trigger on camera flash remote flash or both is a flip of a switch away Also incude in every PLUS Il is high synch voltage protection circuit built in that prevents high triggering voltage from older electronic flash units from damaging sophisticated digital or film cameras A wide range of camera and strobe triggering cables are available allowing you to remotely fire just about any camera or strobe system used by professional photographers today Digital Wireless Radio Technology Recognized by professional photographers worldwide as the first choice for reliable remote triggering The PocketWizard PLUS Il incorporates LPA Design s patented microprocessor controlled software and 16 bit digital radio technology which provides the best triggering range and reliability in the Industry The PLUS II Transceiver s circuitry controls the digital signal to ensure the most reliable performance trigger after trigger It includes four selectable digitally coded channels ensuring that you trigger only the camera or flash eguipment desired Each channel sends a uniguely digitally coded signal that can only be recognized by another PocketWizard unit set to the same channel Free from misfires cross signaling or radio interference PocketWizard wir
17. ter release cables e Triggers multiple cameras simultaneously to capture action at every angle e Protects your digital or film camera from damaging high synch voltage NMDA kahtoa PLUS II The PocketWizard PLUS II is the world s first auto sensing wirelessTransceiver It automatically Transmits or Receives for faster easier carefree wireless triggering Offering the the best reliablilty and performance ensured by PocketWizard Digital Wireless Technology THE POCKETWIZARD PLUS II offers the latest innovation in wireless triggering for your remote flash or cameras It is the first radio triggering system to offer Auto Sensing Transceiver technology With the PLUS II there is no need to worry about how many Transmitters or Receivers to bring with you on the shoot because the PLUS Il is both a Transmitter and a Receiver in one unit Simply attach the PLUS II to your camera or flash and it POCKETWIZARD WIRELESS FREEDOM The PocketWizard Plus II A perfect blend of simplicity and performance automatically senses and sets itself to send or receive a radio signal The PLUS II is simple to use yet incredibly advanced it will automatically trigger your camera and remote flash units simultaneously with its built in Auto Relay mode electronic shutter release cable required The PLUS II provides the fastest triggering speed in its class 12 fps and keeps up with the fastest D SLRs available The PLUS II p
18. ter Miniphone to PC Female for standard PC synch cord Accepts Household and PC synch cord and connections Connects to both miniphone jacks on PocketWizard Plus and MultiMAX radios Note PocketWizard Professional Products use miniphone connectors for the greatest reliability and flexibility Professional Products POCKETWIZARD ELECTRONIC SHUTTER RELEASE CABLES Catalog Intlf Description 804 501 CM N3 Miniphone to Canon N3 connector EOS 3 EOS 1V EOS 5D EOS 30D D2000 D30 D60 10D 20D 1DS 1DS Mark II and EOS 1D Straight 3 Cable 804 502 CM T3 Miniphone to Canon T3 connector EOS 1 n A2 E Straight 3 Cable 804 503 N90M3 Miniphone to Locking 10Pin Nikon N90 N90S F5 F100 D1 F6 D2X D2H series D100 w Power Grip D200 D2Xs D2Hs and Fuji S3 Straight 3 Cable 804 505 HUNA Miniphone to Rollei SLX 3000 6000 Series Straight 3 Cable POCKETWIZARD PRE TRIGGER MOTOR DRIVE CABLES Catalog Intlf Description 804 511 CM N3 P Canon EOS 3 EOS 1V D2000 D30 D60 10D 20D 1DS 1Ds Mark Il EOS 1D EOS 5D and EOS 30D Maintains camera wake status 804 512 CM T3 P Canon EOS 1 n A2 E Maintains camera wake status 804 513 N90M3 P Nikon N90 N90s F5 F6 F100 D1 D2X and D2H D200 D2Xs and D2Hs Maintains camera wake status 804 514 NM3 P Nikon F4 F4s FE FM F3 and 8008 Maintains camera wake status POCKETWIZARD CAMERA SYNCH CABLES Catalog
19. with accuracy of 1 10 000th sec When all the delay times have been programmed the MultiMAX triggers the camera with the greatest delay first so that everything is perfectly in synch Howard Schatz RELAY MODE In this mode the MultiMAX acts as both a transmitter and a receiver at the same time triggering both your camera and flash from up to 1600 feet away Upon receiving a signal from a remote transmitter the on camera receiver switches to transmit mode and sends a signal to fire the remote flash units Range Freguency Code Channels Synch Speed Power Battery Life AC Adapter Housing Weight Dimensions Input Output Operating Temperature Maximum Input Voltage Port Voltage present Trigger Threshold Mounting Time Settings Contact Time Delay Time Intervalometer MultiPop Accuracy Counter Preset Rear Curtain Delays Standard Accessories Optional Accessories Mounting POCKETWIZARD WIRELESS FREEDOM Technical Specifications POCKETWIZARD MULTIMAX 1600 feet or more 344MHz Standard Triggering 346 5 354MHz Quad Triggering Complex 16 or 24 bit digitally coded 32 Digitally coded ID s 16 Original Classic Channels 16 Ouad Triggering Channels Up to 1 250 focal plane Up to 1 500 leaf shutter Up to 1 1000 Fast Mode 2 AA batteries 150 hours Optional AC adapter Cat 804 XXX PW AC MM Custom molded high impact plastic with captive battery doo
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