Id say that Fomapan 400 is fairly low grain, but largegrained very visible, but not bad to my eye. und es beim Kippen darum geht, die chemie immer da frisch zu halten, wo gerade etwas reagiert. As of October 2021, Tri-X will run you $9.95 a roll for 36 exposures. vermutlich kommst du mit 15 Minuten fr einen rein analogen Nassworkflow aus. All photographs and text appearing on 35mmc.com are the exclusive property of the named author (except where stated otherwise) and are protected by copyright. Kentmere 400 feels like Tri-X with less dynamic range. I want to ask a question about developer; What kind of developer was used? Definitely a characterful film with quirks, and requiring experimentation before a user can be comfortable with what it offers. Im personally in the Kodak camp when it comes to 35mm, however Im a diehard FP4 Plus fan when it comes to 120 and 4x5. In their world, it was imperative to get the shot (a few were still using 45 press cameras) so each step of the process carried equal weight: exposure, developing, printing. weil rodinal von AGFA ist. To begin, Fomapan is available in three speeds, with the following names: Of the three, I originally found 400 Action to be the most useful largely due to the ISO 400 speed, and its ability to cover a wide range of shooting situations. Both are unique and can not replace the other. Film strips (exposure latitude, base clarity) Rollei Give good old Kodak Tri-X a workout. Bei ISO 100/21 habe ich mich fr den Silvermax entschieden. Im still not sure about Kentmere 400. It can vary greatly across a roll, with some images made for the highlights and some made for the shadows I dont think in terms of over and under exposure, only whats right for the final image.The Kentmere definitely shows wider tonality in most situations, and Im sure there are ways in printing and scanning to bring the results closer to something Id be happy with this write up is entirely subjective and based on my experiences so far. Having now revisited it with my more advanced skillset Im happy with the look it can offer, and have a better understanding of its place in my workflow. Thanks for visitingBeyond the Aperture. Pop in a blues CD and Im in the zone. Corrected a couple of typos in the original piece. But in all instances I shot at ISO320. I shoot both of them. I am presently shooting Fomapan 200 in my 45. Der Vorratsschrank ist gro genug fr den Vergrerer und entsprechendes Zubehr, aber nur wenn ich den gesamten Bestand ausdnne. At $8.12 a roll for 36 exposures, you arent saving much by choosing this film over Kodaks offering. However the overall effect is actually quite muddy, and unpleasing to my eye, whereas the Fomapan in the same condition is undeniably less detailed, but results in a nicer image (in my opinion).if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'35mmc_com-box-4','ezslot_11',182,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-35mmc_com-box-4-0'); Kentmere 400, exposed for the dappled light. Theres a touch more clarity, things are a little more defined than I find in the Kentmere. Thank you Daniel! Was in D76 nix gescheites wird, wird woanders auch nicht wirklich was bahnbrechendes, meiner Testerfahrung nach. Go figure. Just out of curiosity, which developer/dilution did you use to process the film? Kentmere is not an easy film to shoot. Fomapan gives a high contrast result in most situations, including even/overcast light. Character is quite a subjective measurement, and different people will assess different qualities when discussing it. One of these photographs was made with Kentmere 400, and the other with Fomapan 400. The developer shouldnt matter too much for this kind of process, any will do.The scanner I use is a Plustek 8100. Although I wouldnt recommend Fomapan 400 for long exposure work, youre compensating once you get past a second of exposure. Of my usual go to developers, I like it most in ID-11 or D76 (same developer different manufacturers) at a 1+1 dillution but exposing the film at 250 ISO but processing for the 400 ISO times. dringend abraten kann ich vom Foma400 in Rodinal. I dont think I have as direct an analogy with Fomapan 400, its more of its own thing. I am not sure about the cost in the UK, so maybe that is an issue for bulk use, but it should do very well for your type of photography. Als Entwickler D76 zu nehmen ist zweifelsohne eine gute Wahl, doch gehrt der Entwickler und der Platzverbrauch der Flaschen fr die Stammlsung in meinem Laborbestand wohl bald der Vergangenheit an. When it comes to film stock, I'm the kind of photographer that doesn't like to change too many things. Film Comparison: Kentmere 400 Vs Fomapan 400, Accidentally over exposing Lumography Lady. In my case, Ive had plenty of experience with Fomapan films, either shooting directly by the Fomapan brand or through one of the multitudes of rebrands of the film stock. But you can also use Adox XT-3, Ilford Microphen, or stand development in Rodinal; go with an hour in 1+100, and that should even things out nicely. Probably some of the best results Ive found are using D-76 1+1 or HC-110 at Dilution H (1+63). Notify me of follow-up comments by email. As I mentioned earlier, the film performs the best when over-exposed by a stop or a little less than a stop, but that shouldnt stop you from shooting it as the box speed of ASA-400. for In my experience it really shines one stop from box, at EI200. It renders images with a decent level of I know its a bit of a cop out to end a comparison piece like this with the statement that Ill shoot both, but they really do serve different purposes in my workflow. I got on my high horse and wrote an email to Foma to complain. Enter your email address to subscribe to the latest Studio C-41 Articles! Compare Ilford HP5 Plus vs Arista EDU Ultra 400 vs Foma Fomapan 400 Action I didnt change the development times, so it wasnt a classic pull; just overexposed.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'35mmc_com-box-3','ezslot_1',179,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-35mmc_com-box-3-0'); I think that under these conditions the film really came into its own. It provides a grittier look than other Kodak films (specifically T-Max 400). Some have noted that the foma offering doesnt perform well at box speed, whereas there seems to be a fair amount of confidence in the Kentmere film working at 400. Upon research, I believe I've found the R72 does indeed have a higher cutoff point for infrared and therefore actually a better filter for the purpose. und deshalb folge ich da den Herstellerangaben der Chemie. Its really worth trying different kinds of exposure with different films, as any one film stock can have any number of different looks depending on how its treated. M3+50er Elmar auf Silvermax. ehrlich gesagt habe ich keine Ahnung. Honestly, Im glad I gave Fomapan 400 a second look; its turned into a film Im now more likely to reach for outside of my usual two fast films, Ilford HP5+ and Kodak Tri-X. Compare Kodak T-Max 400 vs Foma Fomapan 400 Action vs Kodak Tri-X 400 vs Ilford HP5 Plus. In the photo of a hotel, why is a young lady climbing into a window?? So which is the better film? My negatives always look really dull. I shot my final roll at a night time outdoor drumming event with harsh lighting on drummers in costume and that came out well too. HP5 Plus. All our Contributors have an ad-free experience for life.Sign uphere. ", the paintings, the drawings, the photographs. Although these werent excessively bad I think Ill be sticking to other films for my standard low light/push options especially HP5. I decided to give Fomapan 400 a try after discovering that it is exactly the same price as Kentmere 400. So this post is very helpful many thanks. Grain is just acceptable on 35 mm film and no problem if you are working on medium format. Notice the lost detail in both the figure and the highlight of the water. But not everyone wants to limit this film to over-exposure and pull development. Fomapan 400 does well with Fomadon LQN and pretty good with HC-110 in my experience. Ive seen Fomapan described as having a tabular grain structure, the same as found in Delta, T-Max, and Neopan lines of film, as well as C41. If you were to get into difficulties when loading the film then either take the bulk roll out and replace it in its light proof package or shut the bulk roll holder and take a short break before trying again. Review | Kentmere 400 vs. Tri-X vs. HP5 Plus. I really disliked Fomapan 400. However, dependable old Tri-X 400 at 320 works for me, especially in 120 size. I love Kentmete films for when I need to test a camera, lens, etc. Thanks! But Fomapan 400 is a film that came with a bit of reputation before I even shot it and developed it myself. Matt, I just checked, and luckily I did order the extreme version although they left the E out of "Xtreme. 1 Ilford HP5 Shot through Pentacon Six TL 2 Bergger Pancro 400 Shot through Franka Sollida II. Ich benutze zu 95% D76, fr einen APX 100 (alt) ab und zu Rodinal, obwohl der in D76 auch sehr schn kommt. As a winter/autumn all rounder the Kentmere is serving me well, and Fomapan as a high-light film makes a lot of sense. Thanks! 3 Retropan 320 Shot through Franka Sollida II. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I mentioned in the Workflow section that the bulk of work shown was in either DDX or Fujifilm chemistry. Thank you! While i can easily get interchangeable results with other traditional grain films films (trix, hp5, rollei 400), foma 400 is different (to some people worse). It has a unique feel and look. Kentmere is a low contrast film which leaves you a lot of room to work in the shadows, and turns out great when developed in DD-X. In this regard Kentmere 400 has always served me well, however, here, I think Fomapan performed just as well as the Kentmere. All I know is I was researching cheap 100 rolls and came upon this link. Enter? Its cheaper than tri-x and hp5+. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. ID11, falls ich rckfllig werde, doch ist die einfache Handhabung mit geringem Platzverbrauch von Rodinal / Sivermax mir derzeit wichtiger. However I think because of the grain structure I often perceive the Fomapan to have a little bit of an edge in sharpness. Learn how your comment data is processed. And one further note here. Many people online say that Fomapan 400 performs best when rated between 200-320, and you can find this kind of information for any emulsion youd care to imagine. Fomapan 400 is one of those polarising films, either you love it or hate it, and even those who love the film have mixed opinions. Here are a few examples of shots Ive taken with Fomapan 400 Action, 200 Creative, and 100 Classic. Some people maintain that it has that vintage TriX feel from the 60s. Kodak prices, in particular, vary from one supplier to another, but as I write this Analogue Wonderland are selling Fomapan 400 for 4, Tri-X is 9.75 and T-Max 400 is 10.50. Lines are clean, and micro-contrast is maintained. My conclusion is that in comparison between two box speed 400 films the Kentmere wins outright. Glad you found it useful! In the ISO 400-range I shoot Kentmere the most because it's cheap, but if money didn't matter I'd probably choose Delta or Bergger. einmal hat sie es geschafft, mich vom Kippen abzuhalten und der Film wurde einfach irgendwie gekippt ohne Uhr. Deine Erfahrungen beziehen sich vermutlich auf den neuen APX 400. Dies betrifft sowohl die Chemieflaschen als auch Papiere. Kentmere definitely has a cubic grain structure, and is only really visible when severely underexposed usually my experiences have been of a very fine grain. I have used Fomapan 400 which I think is not quite as fast as Foma rate it, but I did get good results at 400 when developing it in Champions Promicrol which is a speed enhancing developer. [] with Fomapan 400 you will have seen my results so far from a +2 push (EI1600), as well as from 1 stop overexposed (EI200). November 20, 2019. sie glaubt, dass das sowieso immer gleich wird. for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers; Press?? TLDR: Differences are minimal, both are cheap, Kentmere very very slightly better. The fact that this experimentation was necessary with Fomapan but not with the Kentmere is quite damning in my opinion. If Fomapan is already underexposed to my eye at box speed then that takes away from my ability to comfortably shoot this film in every situation I would want to apply it to. He developed it normally, thus over exposing by one stop and the results he got were stunning. Find out more about 35mmc here. I think that because of the larger grain this film has a reputation for being a bit soft but this isnt a concern I have at all. Ansel Adams did good tree work. Although these werent excessively I dont do any kind of noise reduction or destructive editing I often dont even bother with spot removing bits of dust as these dont bother me unless they really distract from the image overall. However I think there are some quite distinguished features to the grains of these films that should remain constant regardless of the technique used. Was ich nun suche ist ein Film der bei 400/24 oder etwas weniger gut mit Rodinal harmorniert. Learn how your comment data is processed. I am interested in contrast in less than optimal conditions, and the detail were able to pull out of specifically the darker areas of the image. It has more highlight bleed and halation than Kentmere, but this is rarely overwhelming in the way it may be on something like Cinestill 800t. 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Get a free Kentmere 35mm film when you use my invite link!http://i.refs.cc/r7yZ7EEe In this video I shoot my first roll of Fomapan 400 Black and White In my day to day London walks I have been shooting a lot of Kentmere, and as a walk-around film it is wonderful, and really accentuates the greyer London tones. What I carried away from those early years was process, discipline, repeatability. Fomapan features a more severe cut off, with well exposed images showing pure blacks and pure whites with only a very same-y grey in the middle. To me, the film seems muddy. It is nice to know that detail is there, especially if I was thinking of taking this negative to the dark room and might want to pull it out in some of those areas: I take most of my photos outside in standard British weather, and I need a film that can be under or over exposed occasionally and still give results that I can get acceptable images from. However as this is a comparison between the results these films offer under certain conditions it could be interesting to some to understand how they were treated after being exposed. Gnstig, Haltbar, ergibt hervorragende Negative, vertrgt sich mit allen mir bekannten Filmen, jahrzehntelang bewhrt. As for Fomapan, definitely not a true 400 speed film, but somehow it is the one i keep coming back because it is different, it has a looks that is inherent to it, highlights especially, and i reduce dev time to avoid blown highlights. Thanks for taking the time to read my thoughts on Fomapan 400 @ 200. Since that time Ive come a long way with my film development techniques, the capability of my scanning equipment, the digital workflow I use to scan negatives, and my overall knowledge of photography. I dont believe that reusable developers are a great idea with Fomapan, due to the anti-halation dye (see above, and a note below as well); one-shot developers where you can dump it off seem like the best bet. Maybe it likes really high contrast scenes to begin with.though in 120 it is a nice film as the grain just isn't so noticeable. ? The difference, in the best way Ive seen it described, is that cubic/classic grain is like pebbles on a beach, whereas tabular grain is like pixels on a screen. I buy all of my film from Analogue Wonderland. I may try Fomapan as you did at EI=200. If you need a budget film, Kentmere is your best choice. Rodinal ging 1+50 oder gar 1+25 gar nicht ohne Kornwste, aber 1+100 als Standentwicklung wurden die Grauwerte und das Korn ertrglich. I recently wrote a 5 Frames With Fomapan 400 where I described the results shot at EI1600 with a 2 stop push. I developed both films with rodinol, so a good deal of grain was to be expected. schrfe war nie ein Problem. However I still wanted to see whether Fomapan 400 could work for me in any other use cases, and so shot this roll at EI200, one stop overexposed consistently. A well exposed frame of Kentmere in overcast conditions will still have good contrast between the extremes, but a Fomapan shot under the same conditions will be that much darker, and that much lighter in areas that would still be grey on the Kentmere. This article was most recently updated in November 2022, and a log of the updates can be found at the bottom of the article.). Lets face it: Shooting film is not exactly the cheapest of all possible endeavors. Glad you enjoyed this piece. Zu teuer ist er auch nicht: im 10er-Pack 4,39 bei Fotoimpex. HP5 Plus was the most dense film out of the bunch, which made it somewhat more difficult to scan. Fomapan 200, Im still trying to figure something out. DIE Reportagekombi der 60er und 70er. Can you talk about what developers you used? Again, it is actually a 100 film and not a 200, but I like it better but it is not close to being in the same league as Kodak films by any stretch of the imagination. Fibonawak 8 mo. Das Fotolabor ist das Kinderzimmer, und als solches wird es in der Zukunft auch wieder genutzt. While I shot all three rolls at box speed for a fair comparison, you can easily push/pull Tri-X to whatever ISO you need. I started off with HC-110 but found the dilutions impractical for most film I shot. I think that stillness has its place in gear reviews, but Id much rather talk about photography I dont do test rolls!Interesting to hear it seems to be cheaper there Ill have to do some shopping when Im next in the States!Im glad to hear you moved through such an interesting path in your own photography glad you found some peace with the DDX!Happy shooting! Im not an authority on development my interest lies in the shooting experience, and for me this ends when the shutter is pressed. The grain is fairly fine. Ich mchte einen klassischen Film verwenden, die Tmax und Deltas fallen also raus. I have used this film pushed to 3200 when shooting my kids indoor sports, for example. Otherwise Id say its a tossup between Kodak Tri-X and Ilford HP5 Plus. Also, Fomapan 400 is a film that shines in certain situations and conditions and if youre looking for a specific look and feel to your black & white images. I really love foma and its highcontrast look, but make sure you over-expose by about a stop. In any case, most of my enjoyment comes from the process, not my crummy images. Unless I pre-soak and rinse the film before the developer, I do so thoroughly after dumping-off the developer to ensure that none of the vivid green anti-halation dye remains to avoid polluting my stop both with it; with that level of rinse, the stop is probably redundant, but I do it anyway. These are terrific. totally agree with the article. Thats originally what got me to try Foma Bohemias three primary film stocks all under the Fomapan name but its not whats kept me using them. I want to see what a film or lens does on the street or around people. Content contributor - become a part of the worlds biggest film and alternative photography community blog. Yes, in that case you would be cutting into the film speed a bit, but you could still get more of the look you like while shooting the film you prefer. But honestly, Fomapan 400 Action is nearly indistinguishable from the two slower speeds in terms of grain, contrast, and image quality. It performs surprisingly well in that tiny little format. I think that these films render contrast between extremes in very different ways, partly because of their different dynamic range capabilities. That could be quite a difference. But for some, $20 is a big deal. Honestly, if money is that big an object or is the sole criteria, then just steal TMY2 or TriX. There is no longer that very obvious and annoying halation or muddiness in the prints. Clear editor. Many feel that it is not a true 400-speed film, and instead, its closer to a 200-250 speed film. Added additional sample images. I found you had to be more accurate with exposure (i.e. Bottom line: Youll encounter Fomapan in a lot of places you wouldnt know you are. (meine Frau sagt ja, das sei alles nur Voodoo und dass man das mit dem Kippen auch getrost bleiben lassen oder komplett bertreiben kann. Film Comparison: Kentmere 400 Vs Fomapan 400. it is another film i feel has a distinctive look and feel (quite grainy though on 35mm, but somehow very nice tones and the grain adds a nice texture). If what you truly like is the all-round value of being able to shoot a true 400 speed film (Kentmere) but you often bemoan the more linear gradient, grayer, muddier look that Kentmere renders, why not just shoot it at 800 and push it a stop during development? But as is the case of any fickle film, you have to develop it right. To learn more, check-out the About page, or read News for the latest. August 27, 2018. by twhittlesea. I'll add that I've only been using Foma films for about four years but I am yet to come across any QC issues. Theres any number of things I could try. Kentmere seems to be accurately rated at 400, and Ive never been inclined to shoot it over/under, or even to push or pull it. Working on a budget? I dont think this had anything to do with overexposure since my F100 is usually pretty consistent in matrix metering mode. This is a common sentiment online, and it seems to be fairly widely accepted that the best results can be had anywhere from EI200-EI360. notfalls kann man es in 1+100 mit einer Standentwicklung versuchen. I recommend having a look at the images found in those to assess the qualities to be found at each different methodology. The FomaPan scratches real easily. Vor Korn habe ich keine Angst, solange kein 80 Schleifpapier Look entsteht. Kentmere 400 or apx400 in Europe (they are the same) are a good film with medium contrast. 35mmc is a blog authored, edited and published by Hamish Gill featuring daily articles submitted by readers. This post was inspired by another I made back in the early days of my website, a post from October 2017 titled Kentmere 400 | Budget B&W Film. Fix, rinse, hypo clear, wash and surfactant as normal / desired. There are several 5 Frames With articles Ive written here on 35mmc which look at some of the results from these different exposure combinations with Fomapan 400. It offers very nice results, Im certain youd get on with it! I think that overexposed by a stop it definitely shares characteristics, there is some equivalency between the rendering of the grain, and the achievable contrast in flat light. The images have a well rounded feel, and its excellent for general purpose personal and documentary photography.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'35mmc_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_19',189,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-35mmc_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0'); The Fomapan suffers at 400, with a blockier rendering, and a foggy grey tone in the blacks which somewhat spoils the aesthetic, unless thats something youre especially looking for. That being said, settling on using it as a 200 means that Ill shoot it less frequently, reserving it for spring/summer use. I've shot more Fomapan 400 in 6x6 medium format and it's a really nice filmwhere I shoot at 400 and develop in ID11. Excellent work and write up Simon, i have the exact results from the two films (using HC110). OK, I told them, they were pulling a bait and switch with their product and I would be moving to another film. Let me start by tell you Im surprised at the cost of film in the UK. Great article Simon! Definitely worth the effort but definitely to save for the summer! I personally think the grain and contrast is much better. The Professional's Source Since 1973 Trust me, nothing is worse than getting a great shot, seeing a great moment, and losing it forever because you had crap/expired/cheap film. I want to try the films out myself now. I take my results at 400 and, more often than not, am happy with them. The speed of these films is what I find I have the most issues with, as the disparity between them is quite frustrating, and most informs my conclusions about how I intend to use these films moving forward. Welche Zeiten hast du verwendet? See if you can guess which is which in the comments! All photos were given the same amount of sharpening and then inverted after cleaning up any lingering dust with the spot healing tool. A lovely aesthetic, but definitely one to be controlled rather than allowed to get out of hand. For example a roll of medium format will cost you less than 5$. These are nice, there is something about the crappy anti halation layer film when you pull it and blow the highlights a bit, it turns the glowiness up to 11.How do you prevent scratches, Simon? Hopefully the results above prove me right. I then used Lightroom for final adjustments and export. roll of Kentmere 400. Weniger, als eine Flasche Silvermaxentwickler und eine Flasche Rodinal ;-). To their credit, Foma does seem to be making serious efforts towards better QC and I have not had any problems with stock bought after 2010. The character of these films comes down to a combination of the above factors. I opted to take Fomapan 400 with me to India as a warmup/snapshot film but ended up shooting more rolls of it than anything else. I actually like to leave this option on when scanning 120, but I think its too aggressive for Kentmere and leaves the grain looking chunky. Except that if things go wrong then the monetary loss is greater with the more expensive film. Lens: Mamiya-Sekor 65mm F3.5. D-76 is OK. Hi Simon,I always like your reviews and commentariesthey come from a perspective of a workingman photographer. But, as might have become evident at this point, my film choices are not exactly highly informed, I wasnt about to shoot test targets or anything ridiculous like that I just used both films as I usually would, then developed them according to the manufacturers instructions. https://emulsive.org/reviews/film-review-fomapan-400-arista-edu-ultra-400, https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/7822-REG/B_W_65072240_39mm_Infrared_Dark_Red.html, https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/23077-REG/Hoya_B55RM72_55mm_R72_Infrared_Glass.html. Although I wouldnt But how did I come to love Fomapan 400? Das braucht nicht viel Platz. I shot both films at box speed, and didnt experience any issues. There are two ways to experience 35mmc without the adverts: Paid Subscription - 2.99 per month and youll never see an advert again! Alternatively, pre-soak and rinse the film several times before pouring-in the developer. Rodinal hat die Eigenschaft ber 20C krnig zu werden. . 400 ISO Film Comparison All film was exposed at 400 ISO and developed in Fotospeed FD10 film developer (1+9) for the recommended time. At $8.12 a roll for 36 exposures, you arent saving much by choosing this film over Kodaks offering. Ariston, if you are bulk loading then both films require loading in the dark so there is no more of a risk with HP5+ than Foma. These images show how much information is available in these highlights when metered and exposed dead-on, as well as what detail is retained within the shadows and what is lost. mit Bewegung ging es dann immer zu schnell und das Korn war zurck. Looking back on that article I figured it was time for a redo. 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Cost you less than 5 $ ohne Uhr everyone wants to limit film. / Sivermax mir derzeit wichtiger i wouldnt recommend Fomapan 400, and requiring experimentation a. Makes a lot of places you wouldnt know you are working on medium format detail in both the and. Hypo clear, wash and surfactant as normal / desired most film shot. To Give Fomapan 400 `` Xtreme look, but not with the spot healing.. Rodinal ; - ) ich da den Herstellerangaben der chemie ``, the photographs did you to... At each different methodology bahnbrechendes, meiner Testerfahrung nach discovering that it has that vintage TriX feel the. Can easily push/pull Tri-X to whatever ISO you need a budget film, 100. Left the E out of hand it normally, thus over exposing Lumography Lady combination of the results! Vertrgt sich mit allen mir bekannten Filmen, jahrzehntelang bewhrt of sharpening then! Simon, i told them, they were pulling a bait and switch with their product and i be... 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