2014.08.05

PENTAX Q-S1:

A minimum-sized, lens-interchangeable digital camera providing fashionable design and exceptional operability

RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX Q-S1 lens-interchangeable digital camera. In addition to its outstanding portability assured by the super-compact body, this new model offers solid basic specifications and a classic design with fine details. The combination of a well-conceived design and great operability makes the PENTAX Q-S1 an ideal everyday camera for photographers of all levels.

The PENTAX Q-S1 is the latest addition to the popular PENTAX Q series of compact-sized, lens-interchangeable digital cameras, which are developed to be more fashionable and user-friendly than digital SLRs. It comes equipped with a wide range of shooting features to make photography more enjoyable, including a 1/1.7-inch, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor to deliver high-quality images, high-sensitivity shooting to a top sensitivity of ISO 12800, and a reliable shake-reduction system using a state-of-the-art gyro sensor. It also provides a variety of creative tools, such as Bokeh Control to produce SLR-like bokeh effects with ease, and Smart Effect to add the desired filter effects with just a turn of a dial. Altogether, the PENTAX Q-S1 assists the photographer in creating more personalized, creative images more easily and efficiently.

Major Features

1. 1/1.7-inch image sensor to deliver high-quality images

Thanks to its 1/1.7-inch, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, the Q-S1 delivers high-quality and high-resolution images. Coupled with the state-of-the-art high-speed engine name "Q ENGINE", it also minimizes annoying noises effectively at all ISO sensitivity levels to deliver rich-gradation, fine-texture images, even in high-sensitivity shooting using a top sensitivity of ISO 12800. It also offers outstanding autofocus accuracy during low-illumination shooting, since it assures pinpoint focus on the subject even at the faintest light level of EV 0.

2. Classic, high-grade design

The Q-S1 sports a classic design, with meticulous attention paid even to the texture of the finest details, making it a perfect everyday camera to carry around under all kinds of situations. Its Quick Dial and grip are made of high-grade aluminum for an exclusive look, and are symmetrically positioned for holding comfort and visual attractiveness. For the first time in the Q series, synthetic leather has been used for the front panel, to improve the texture and appearance.

3. Outstanding operability

Thanks to the incorporation of the Q ENGINE with an optimized algorithm, the Q-S1 assures quick, flawless response at all phases of shooting operation, including a short start-up time of approximately one second. The Quick Dial also lets the user assign as many as four favorite functions, including Smart Effect, aspect ratio, AF/MF switching, focus assist ON/OFF and ND filter ON/OFF, for instant mode switching during shooting.

4. Dependable SR mechanism

The Q-S1's advanced SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism features a state-of-the-art gyro sensor to effectively compensate for annoying camera shake. It produces sharp, blur-free images even under shooting conditions prone to camera shake, such as when using a telephoto lens, shooting in the dark without flash illumination, or capturing landscapes in the twilight.

5. Full HD movie recording, even during high-sensitivity shooting

The Q-S1 captures beautiful Full HD movie clips (1920 x 1080 pixels, at 30 frames per second, in the H.264 recording format) with minimal noise. It also provides an interval HD movie recording function to add more creativity to visual expression. The user can also take advantage of advanced image-processing tools like the Smart Effect modes* and an array of in-body movie editing tools. The Continuous AF (AF-C) mode** has been newly added to these creative options, allowing the user to capture a moving subject in sharp focus during movie recording.

* The frame rate may vary when a selected Smart Effect mode requires nonstandard image processing.
** This mode is not compatible with the UNIQUE LENS-series lenses and the 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM lens.

6. Large, high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD monitor

The Q-S1 features a high-resolution 3.0-inch 3:2-proportion LCD monitor with approximately 460,000 dots. This monitor is treated with AR (Anti-Reflection) coating to produce sharp, bright images even under bright sunshine by effectively minimizing glare and reflection on the screen. Since its wide-view design makes it possible to view the image from 170 degrees horizontally and vertically, the user has a clear view of the on-screen image even when facing the monitor from an angle.

7. An array of image-processing tools to create personalized images

(1) Custom Image function to add distinctive finishing touches
The Custom Image function adds a distinctive finishing touch to an image, faithfully expressing the photographer's creative intention or reproducing the ambience of a specific scene. The user has a choice of 11 Custom Image modes, including Bleach Bypass, which produces a dramatic, movie-like finish.

(2) Digital filter function to apply artistic visual effects
The digital filter function lets the photographer apply a variety of visual effects without requiring a computer. Of 17 total options, 11 filters including Toy Camera, Invert Color and Posterization can be applied even during the shooting of still images and movie clips, while the remaining six can be applied only during image editing. The user can even apply multiple filters to a single image to produce more inventive visual effects.

(3) Smart Effect function for simple dial control of finishing touches
Using the Quick Dial positioned on the camera's front panel, the user can quickly and effortlessly add a desired finishing touch to an image, while previewing the applied effect on the LCD monitor. From nine Smart Effect modes -- including Antique for an nostalgic atmosphere and Fade Color for a chic, faded-color finish -- the user can assign four favorite modes to the dial in advance.

8. Effortless Bokeh Control

The Q-S1's unique Bokeh Control function allows the user to make the subject stand out by automatically assessing the relative distance between the in-focus subject and obtrusive objects in the field of view. Since this function simplifies the advanced, SLR-caliber technique of intentional defocusing, even a first-time digital camera user can effortlessly capture high-quality images with beautifully defocused foregrounds and backgrounds.

9. Simple, user-friendly Auto Picture and Scene modes

The Q-S1 features the PENTAX-original Auto Picture mode, which automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode from an range of options including Portrait, Landscape and Macro for a given scene or subject. Since the camera optimizes all affecting parameters, such as shutter speed, aperture, white balance, saturation, contrast and sharpness, the user can concentrate on the image composition and shutter opportunity. The Q-S1 also provides 21 Scene modes including Night Scene Portrait, Pet and Backlight Silhouette, allowing even an entry-level digital photographer to choose the best exposure settings for a complicated scene or subject with the simple choice of an icon on the LCD monitor.

10. Digital SLR-caliber exposure system

The Q-S1's comprehensive exposure system assures all the advantages and flexibility of a lens-interchangeable digital camera system. In addition to the all-purpose Programmed AE (P) mode, which automatically selects an optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed, it also provides the Aperture-Priority AE (Av) and Shutter-Priority AE (Tv) modes for manual setting of a desired aperture or shutter speed, as well as Metered Manual (M) mode for complete user control over exposure settings.

11. DRII mechanism for effective dust removal

The Q-S1's DRII (Dust Removal II) mechanism effectively prevents annoying dust spots from spoiling captured images, even after the user changes lenses out in the open. Like the PENTAX K-3 and 645Z digital SLR cameras, it employs a highly efficient supersonic vibration mechanism, which vibrates the image sensor at high speed to shake dust off its surface.

12. Other features

  • ・Compatibility with Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards
  • ・High-speed continuous shooting of up to five images per second
  • ・HDR mode to composite three images of varying exposures into one photo with extra-wide dynamic range
  • ・CTE white-balance control mode to emphasize the predominant color of a particular scene, such as the sunset
  • ・Multi-exposure mode (up to nine exposures on a single image), with an auto exposure compensation function
  • ・Remote control receptors on front and back panels
  • ・Digital level function to check the camera's horizontal/vertical inclination
  • ・Digital Camera Utility 5 software (latest version) included

Optional Accessories

O-CC151 Camera Case

A camera case exclusively designed for the Q-S1, with two strap lugs at the sides to keep the camera suspended at a level position for delay-free shooting. It not only protects the camera from dust and scratches, but adds a sense of elegance and style to the camera. Made of synthetic leather, with a choice of black, cream or greige color.
Usable model: PENTAX Q-S1

O-CC1512 Camera Case (with front cover)

A camera case exclusively designed for the Q-S1, with two strap lugs at the sides to keep the camera suspended at a level position for delay-free shooting. Comes with a front cover to protect the lens surface from dust and scratches. Made of synthetic leather, with a choice of black, cream or red color.
Usable model: PENTAX Q-S1

O-CC1513 Holster Case

A camera case designed to fasten on a belt for quick removal of the camera. The main holster holds the camera with a lens attached, while two neighboring compartments hold the 06 and 02 lenses, respectively. Made of brown-colored synthetic leather, with a ring to attach a strap. A hand strap is also included.
Usable model: PENTAX Q-S1, Q7, Q10 and Q

O-CC1516 Lens Case for 02/06

A lens case for exclusive use with the 02 or 06 lens, with internal padding to protect the lens from dust and scratches. Made of black-colored synthetic leather, with a ring to attach a strap.
Applicable models: PENTAX-02 STANDARD ZOOM and PENTAX-06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM

O-ST151 Three-way Strap

A versatile three-way camera strap, providing three different functions -- diagonal suspension, neck strap or hand strap -- by varying the arrangement of its two parts. Made of synthetic leather, with a choice of black or cream color.
Usable model: PENTAX Q-S1, Q7, Q10 and Q

PENTAX Q-S1 Specifications

Model Description

Type Lens-interchangeable SL digital-still camera
Lens Mount PENTAX bayonet Q-mount
Compatible
Lenses
Q-mount lenses

Image Capture Unit

Image Sensor Type: CMOS sensor with a primary color lter, Size: 1/1.7-inch
Effective Pixels Approx. 12.4 megapixels
Total Pixels Approx. 12.76 megapixels
Dust Removal Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations "DR II"
Sensitivity
(Standard Output)
AUTO: ISO 100 to 12800 (1/3 EV steps)
Bulb mode: up to ISO 1600
Image Stabilizer Sensor shift Shake Reduction

File Formats

File Formats RAW (DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant
Recorded Pixels JPEG
[4:3]L:12M(4000x3000),M:7M(3072x2304),S:3M(1920x1440)
[3:2]L:10M(4000x2664),M:6M(3072x2048),S:2M(1920x1280)
[16:9]L:9M(4000x2248),M:5M(3072x1728),S:2M(1920x1080)
[1:1]L:9M(2992x2992),M:5M(2304x2304),S:2M(1440x1440)

RAW
[4:3]12M(4000x3000)
Quality Level RAW (12bit) : DNG
JPEG: ★★★(Best), ★★(Better), ★(Good)
RAW and JPEG simultaneously recordable
Color Space sRGB, AdobeRGB
Storage Media SD, SDHC, and SDXC Memory Card; Eye-Fi Card
Storage Folder Date (100_1018, 100_1019...)/PENTX (100PENTX, 101PENTX...)

LCD Monitor

Type TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR Coat
Size 3.0 inches
Dots Approx. 460,000 dots
Adjustment Brightness and colors adjustable
Display Field of View: approx. 100%, Electronic Level, Grid display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display), Bright area warning, Histogram

White Balance

Auto TTL by CMOS image sensor
Preset Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White),
Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual
Manual Configuration using the display screen (up to 3 settings can be saved), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image
Fine Adjustment Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis

Autofocus System

Type Contrast detection AF
Brightness Range EV0 to 18(ISO100)
Focus Method AF/MF switching
Autofocus
Method
Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-point Auto, Select, Spot
AF Assist Light Dedicated LED AF assist light
MF Autozoom Off/x2/x4/x6
Focus Peaking OFF/ON

Metering

Type TTL image sensor metering, segment metering, centerweighted metering, and spot metering
Exposure
Compensation
EV1 - 17 (ISO 100, F1.9 lens), +2EV using the Electronic Shutter setting or using the ND filter
Exposure
Modes
〈Auto Picture mode〉
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Blue Sky, Forest
〈Scene Mode〉
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap, HDR*, Quick Macro*, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum

Program Auto Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual Exposure, Bulb, Blur Control*
* JPEG Only
EV Compensation ±3 EV (1/3 EV steps)
AE Lock Can be assigned to the green/delete button from the menu.
Continuous as long as the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Shutter Lens shutter: 1/2000 - 30 seconds
(1/3EV step, 1/8000 - 30 seconds when Electronic Shutter setting is enabled), Bulb
*Shooting at 1/8000 - 2 seconds with Electronic Shutter and Bulb shooting are not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter.
Aperture From wide open to F8 *Not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter.
ND Filter Off/On *Not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter.

Drive Modes

Mode
Selection
Single frame, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12s, 2s), Remote Control (0 sec., 3 sec., continuous), Exposure Bracketing (3 frames, remote control), Multi-exposure (0 sec., Self-time, remote control), Interval Shooting
Continuous
Shooting
Approx. 5 fps, JPEG (12M / ★★★ / Continuous Hi): up to 5 frames,
Approx. 1.5 fps, JPEG (12M / ★★★ / Continuous Lo): up to 100 frames

Built-in Flash

Built-in Flash Built-in retractable P-TTL flash
Guide number: approx. 4.9 (ISO100/m) / approx. 7 (ISO200/m)
Angle of view: coverage: wide angle-lens, equivalent to 28mm in 35mm format
Flash Modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Sync Speed Lens shutter: 1/2000 seconds, Electronic shutter: 1/13 seconds
Flash Exposure
Compensation
-2.0 to +1.0 EV

Capture Functions

Custom Image Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing
Noise Reduction High-ISO NR
Dynamic Range
Setting
Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction
Lens Correction Distortion Correction
Digital Filter Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Water Color, Posterization, Fish-eye
HDR Capture Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2
Multi-exposure Number of shots: 2-9, exposure adjusted automatically
Interval Shooting Shooting interval: 3 sec. to 24 hr., Start Interval setting: immediately from the set time, Number of shots: up to 999 images
Smart Effect Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Antique, Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Faded color, Vibrant Color Enhance, USER 1 to 3
Electronic Level Displayed on LCD monitor (horizontal direction and vertical direction)

Movie

File Format MPEG–4 AVC/H.264
Recorded Pixels FullHD(1920x1080,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Sound Built-in monaural microphone
Recording Time Up to 25 minutes; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high.
Custom Image Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing
Digital Filter Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Tone Expansion, Invert Color, Extract Color, Unicolor Bold, Water Color, Posterization, Slim, Fish-eye
Interval Movie Recording interval: 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., 1 hr.,
Recording time: 12 sec. to 99 hr.
Start Interval setting: immediately, from the set time
Continuous AF during movie recording ON/OFF ※06Lens of High-performance Lens Series are not supported

Playback Functions

Playback View Single frame, multi-image display (4, 9, 30, 56 segmentation), display magnification (up to 16x, scrolling and quick magnification available), rotating, histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), bright area warning, detailed inf, folder display, Date display, Slideshow
Delete Delete single image, delete all images, select & delete, delete folder, delete instant review image
Digital Filter Base Parameter Adjustment, Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Tone Expansion, Invert Color, Extract Color, Unicolor Bold, Water Color, Posterization, Slim, Fish-eye, Retro, Soft, Sketch, Miniature, Soft, Starburst,
Raw
Development
File Format (JPEG), Aspect Ratio, Color Space, Custom Image, White Balance, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, Shadow Correction, Distortion Correction
Edit Resize, Cropping (aspect ratio adjustment available), Index, Movie Editing (divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie, Red-eye Edit, Saving buffer as a RAW file

Customization

Custom Functions 16 items
Mode Memory 10 items
Button/
Dial
Customization
Green/Delete button: Green Button, Preview, One Push File Format, AE Lock, Enable AF Quick Dial: Smart Effect, Custom Image, Digital Filter, Aspect Ratio
World Time World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones)
Language Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greece, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified)

Power Supply

Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68
AC Adapter AC Adapter Kit K-AC115 (optional)
Battery Life "Number of recordable images: approx. 250 images (with 50% flash usage), approx. 260 images (without flash usage)
Playback time: approx. 160 minutes
* Using a new lithium-ion battery under the temperature at 23 °C, Tested in compliance with CIPA standard.

Inter faces

Connection
Port
USB 2.0 / AV output terminal, HDMI output terminal (Type D)
USB Connection MSC/PTP
Video Output Format NTSC/PAL

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions Approx.105.0mm (W) x58.0mm (H) x34.0mm (D) (excluding the operation parts and protrusion)
Weight Approx.203g (loaded and ready with the dedicated battery and SD Memory Card),
Approx.183g (body only)

Accessories

Package
Contents
USB Cable I-USB7, Strap O-ST131, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68, Battery Charger D-BC68P, AC plug cord,Software (CDROM) S-SW151
〈Mounted on the camera〉
Hot shoe cover FK, Body mount cover
Software Digital Camera Utility 5

PENTAX Q-S1 storage capacity and movie recording capacity (approximate figures)

RAW

  4:3 16:9 3:2 1:1
128MB 5 5 5 5
256MB 11 11 11 11
512MB 24 24 24 24
1GB 50 50 50 50
2GB 103 103 103 103
4GB 204 204 204 204
6GB 311 311 311 311
8GB 417 417 417 417
12GB 629 629 629 629
16GB 840 840 840 840
32GB 1686 1686 1686 1686

Movie (30fps)

  Full HD(16:9)
(1920×1080)
HD(16:9)
(1280×720)
VGA(4:3)
(640×480)
128MB 00:01'17 00:02'42 00:06'31
256MB 00:02'31 00:05'16 00:12'44
512MB 00:04'59 00:10'28 00:25'15
1GB 00:09'59 00:20'57 00:50'33
2GB 00:20'19 00:42'38 01:42'49
4GB 00:39'54 01:23'43 03:21'55
6GB 01:00'41 02:07'18 05:07'02
8GB 01:21'14 02:50'23 06:50'57
12GB 02:02'32 04:17'01 10:19'53
16GB 02:43'27 05:42'51 13:46'52
32GB 05:27'53 11:27'45 27:38'42

JPEG(4:3)

  12M
(4000×3000)
7M
(3072×2304)
3M
(1920×1440)
★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★
128MB 25 35 60 42 59 99 105 144 230
256MB 50 69 118 84 117 195 207 282 450
512MB 100 139 235 168 233 388 412 559 893
1GB 201 280 472 337 467 777 825 1121 1788
2GB 410 571 961 687 951 1582 1679 2281 3639
4GB 807 1122 1889 1351 1869 3107 3299 4481 7147
6GB 1228 1706 2872 2055 2842 4726 5016 6813 10867
8GB 1644 2284 3845 2751 3804 6325 6715 9120 14546
12GB 2480 3446 5800 4151 5739 9542 10129 13756 21941
16GB 3308 4598 7738 5537 7656 12728 13512 18350 29268
32GB 6638 9224 15523 11110 15360 25534 27105 36812 58713

JPEG(16:9)

  9M
(4000×2248)
5M
(3072×1728)
2M
(1920×1080)
★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★
128MB 33 47 79 56 78 130 137 186 291
256MB 66 92 155 111 154 254 269 363 569
512MB 133 184 310 222 306 505 535 721 1128
1GB 267 371 621 445 614 1012 1073 1444 2259
2GB 544 755 1264 908 1250 2060 2183 2939 4596
4GB 1071 1484 2484 1783 2456 4046 4288 5773 9027
6GB 1628 2258 3778 2712 3735 6152 6521 8778 13725
8GB 2180 3022 5057 3631 5000 8235 8729 11750 18371
12GB 3289 4560 7628 5477 7543 12422 13167 17723 27711
16GB 4388 6083 10176 7307 10062 16570 17564 23642 36965
32GB 8804 12203 20415 14659 20186 33241 35235 47426 74153

JPEG(3:2)

  10M
(4000×2664)
6M
(3072×2048)
2M
(1920×1280)
★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★
128MB 28 39 67 48 66 111 118 160 254
256MB 56 78 132 94 131 217 231 313 496
512MB 112 156 263 188 260 432 459 621 984
1GB 226 314 529 378 522 866 919 1245 1971
2GB 461 641 1077 771 1064 1764 1871 2533 4010
4GB 907 1259 2115 1514 2091 3465 3676 4976 7876
6GB 1379 1915 3217 2303 3180 5269 5590 7566 11976
8GB 1847 2564 4306 3083 4257 7052 7482 10127 16029
12GB 2786 3868 6496 4652 6422 10638 11286 15276 24179
16GB 3717 5161 8665 6205 8567 14191 15056 20377 32253
32GB 7458 10354 17384 12449 17186 28468 30202 40878 64700

JPEG(1:1)

  9M
(2992×2992)
5M
(2304×2304)
2M
(1440×1440)
★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★
128MB 33 47 79 56 78 130 137 186 291
256MB 66 93 156 111 154 254 269 363 569
512MB 133 185 311 222 306 505 535 721 1128
1GB 268 372 624 445 614 1012 1073 1444 2259
2GB 547 759 1270 908 1250 2060 2183 2939 4596
4GB 1075 1491 2495 1783 2456 4046 4288 5773 9027
6GB 1636 2268 3794 2712 3735 6152 6521 8778 13725
8GB 2190 3035 5078 3631 5000 8235 8729 11750 18371
12GB 3303 4579 7660 5477 7543 12422 13167 17723 27711
16GB 4407 6109 10219 7307 10062 16570 17564 23642 36965
32GB 8842 12256 20500 14659 20186 33241 35235 47426 74153

System Requirements for PENTAX Q-S1

<Windows>

OS Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit) / Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) / Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) / Windows Vista (32 bit/64 bit)
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
RAM 2GB or more
HDD Program installation and start-up: 100 MB or more of available space
Image file saving: Approximately 5MB per file (JPEG) / approximately 25MB (RAW)
Monitor 1280×1024 dots, 24-bit full color or higher

<Macintosh>

OS OS X 10.9/10.8/10.7,Mac OS X 10.6
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
RAM 2GB or more
HDD Program installation and start-up: 100 MB or more of available space
Image file saving: Approximately 5MB per file (JPEG) / approximately 25MB (RAW)
Monitor 1280×1024 dots, 24-bit full color or higher

Note: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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