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 Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Nextorage has announced 6 new CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory cards, 3 in the Advanced Edition series, and 3 in the Standard Edition series.

"Both series utilize TLC NAND Flash Memory and support the CFexpress 4.0 standard, offering backward compatibility with CFexpress 2.0 host devices. The NX-B3AE Series complies with VPG400 standards for stable video recording, while the NX-B3SE Series is ideal for still images especially for portraits, landscapes, and product shots." [Nextorage]

Check out the fast new Nextorage NX-B3AE Series CFexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Cards at B&H.

Check out the also fast Nextorage NX-B3SE Series CFexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Cards at Amazon.

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Post Date: 1/29/2025 3:10:57 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan

Image quality test results are now available on the Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Lens page.

The expected step-above image quality is seen in these results.

Compared to the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens

Compared to the Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM Lens

Compared to the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens

There are many additional relevant comparisons available.

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Post Date: 1/29/2025 11:52:46 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Tuesday, January 28, 2025

I usually instruct my wildlife photography workshop participants to first think like a landscape photographer, prioritizing seeing and capturing the environmental wildlife photo option when the right scenario unfolds. While I love tight wildlife portraits, those are often more readily available than an image of the animal in a beautiful landscape.

Following such advice is complicated by using a long focal length prime lens, especially those in the 600mm F4 class. While these lenses create the best tightly framed, blurred background wildlife imagery, prime lenses require sneaker zoom to adjust the amount of the scene in the composition, and wildlife is not often patient enough to wait for the long sneaker zooming this narrow angle of view requires to sufficiently change the composition.

The long-lens environmental portrait strategy that more frequently works is watching for distant animals. On this afternoon, my crew was photographing a relatively close bull when another bull appeared far behind us at almost the perfect distance for 600mm. I say almost because the composition was slightly tight. Capturing some additional canvas in subsequent images enabled stitching a slight panorama that provided a little breathing room to the pines.

A common problem with long focal length long-distance photography is heat shimmer. While this image is mostly void of that problem, small indications of it still exist.

Join me to photograph the elk rut in Rocky Mountain National Park this September (2025). I recently learned that a repeat tour participant had to cancel their reservation for both weeks due to medical reasons, so I have one opening for each or both weeks of this not previously announced yet filled tour.

Special Offer: Sign up for both weeks and get two bonus days plus transportation from and to Denver.

Learn more: Elk Rut in Rocky Mountain National Park Photo Tour

Contact me for more information or to sign up.


A larger version of this image is available here.

 
Camera and Lens Settings
600mm  f/4.0  1/1000s
ISO 640
8907 x 6054px
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Post Date: 1/28/2025 9:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Friday, January 24, 2025

A huge bull elk is a spectacular sight, especially when it is in rut mode. What if that was the view in your camera's viewfinder? I have that opportunity for you.

Join me to photograph the elk rut in Rocky Mountain National Park this September (2025). I just learned that a repeat tour participant had to cancel their reservation for both weeks due to medical reasons, so I have one opening for each or both weeks of this not previously announced yet filled tour.

Special Offer: Sign up for both weeks and get two bonus days plus transportation from and to Denver.

Learn more: Elk Rut in Rocky Mountain National Park Photo Tour

Contact me for more information or to sign up.

The 1/125 sec. shutter speed used for this image is often too slow to stop the motion of wildlife. However, elk are usually relatively still when bugling.

With the camera in manual exposure mode with auto ISO selected and the top dial configured for shutter speed, a quick roll of the dial enabled fast adjustment to a slow shutter speed when the elk's motion paused. The result was the camera immediately auto selecting a considerably lower and less noisy ISO setting than was in use moments before.

Aperture is the third image brightness component of manual exposure. I photograph wildlife with a wide-open aperture unless increased depth of field is desired, such as when multiple animals are in the frame.


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Camera and Lens Settings
600mm  f/4.0  1/125s
ISO 1000
8113 x 5408px
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Post Date: 1/24/2025 10:58:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Wednesday, January 22, 2025

We're going to like this lens. The Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Lens page has information about (including MTF charts) and expectations for this model.

Support this site by ordering the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM from B&H | Adorama | WEX

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From Canon USA:

Canon U.S.A. Announces the New RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Lens: Elevating Content Creation for the Next Generation

MELVILLE, NY, January 22, 2025 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to unveil the new RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM lens, joining the Canon RF28–70mm F2.8 STM as a more affordable f/2.8 zoom option for Canon mirrorless users. Designed for modern content creators, this lens delivers outstanding image quality, portability, and versatility—ideal for use across both photo and video.

Whether filming cinematic video or shooting intimate photo portraits, the RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM provides sharp details and vibrant colors to elevate content with ease. Its compact, durable design makes it the perfect companion for creators working in both urban environments and remote locations, offering performance typically reserved for larger lenses.

Engineered for professionals and beginners alike, the RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM combines fast autofocus, smooth aperture control, and outstanding optics. With the wide f/2.8 constant maximum aperture and ultra wide-angle zoom coverage, it captures high-resolution, crisp footage, while minimizing technical challenges, allowing creators to expand their creative vision. The lens also features focus breathing correction, which smooths video transitions during focus changes—an essential asset for filmmakers aiming for a polished, professional look in evolving shooting environments.

Additionally, the lens incorporates advanced stabilization systems for both stills and video. Coordinated control with Peripheral IS minimizes distortion at the edges of wide-angle shots, providing clear, crisp images across the entire frame. For video, coordinated control with Movie Digital IS enhances stabilization, making it perfect for handheld or highspeed shots, keeping footage steady and smooth even when walking or shooting in changing settings.

Canon RF 16-28mm and 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Lenses

As demand for dynamic, high-quality content continues to grow, the RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM stands out as an indispensable tool for photo and video content creators, landscape and travel enthusiasts, and everyday photographers alike—and the flexibility to meet the needs of today’s fast-paced digital world.

Canon Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom Lenses

Pricing and Availability

The Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Lens is available and currently scheduled to ship on February 11, 2025, for an estimated retail price of $1,149.00*.

* Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.

 

 

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Post Date: 1/22/2025 11:00:00 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan

Interesting release from Canon Inc.:

Canon develops CMOS sensor with 410 megapixels, the largest number of pixels ever achieved in a 35 mm full-frame sensor

TOKYO, January 22, 2025— Canon Inc. announced today that it has developed a CMOS sensor with 410 megapixels (24,592 x 16,704 pixels), which is the largest number1 of pixels ever achieved in a 35 mm full-frame sensor. This sensor is expected to be used in applications that demand extreme resolution in various markets including surveillance, medicine, and industry.

The newly developed CMOS sensor features a resolution equivalent to 24K (198 times greater than Full HD, and 12 times greater than 8K). This enables users to crop any part of the image captured by this sensor and enlarge it significantly while maintaining high resolution. While many CMOS sensors with a super-high pixel count are medium-format or larger, this extreme resolution sensor is compacted into a 35 mm full-frame format. This allows it to be used in combination with lenses for full-frame sensors, and it is expected to contribute to the miniaturization of shooting equipment. As data readout of a CMOS sensor tends to take longer as the number of pixels increases, achieving a CMOS sensor with a super-high pixel count requires advanced signal processing technology. The newly developed sensor employs a back-illuminated stacked formation in which the pixel segment and signal processing segment are interlayered and also includes a redesigned circuitry pattern. As a result, the sensor is capable of achieving a super-high readout speed of 3,280 megapixels per second, delivering video at 8 frames per second2.

This sensor3 also features a “four-pixel binning” function that virtually treats four adjoining pixels as one, thereby improving sensitivity and making it possible to capture brighter images. When this function is in use, the sensor can capture 100-megapixel video at 24 frames per second.

By leveraging the technology it has accumulated over many years as a leading imaging company, Canon has developed breakthrough products including CMOS sensors with super-high pixel count and ultra-sensitivity, and SPAD sensors, which detect faint traces of light even in dark areas. Canon will continue to advance its technology and contribute to the transformation and further development of society.

Additional information

The sensor is scheduled to be displayed at the Canon booth at SPIE Photonics West, a leading global conference for optics and photonics held in San Francisco from January 28-30, 2025.

1 As of January 21, 2025 (According to a survey by Canon).

2 Applies to both color and monochrome sensors

3 Monochrome sensor only

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Post Date: 1/22/2025 9:26:56 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Tuesday, January 21, 2025

This line is worth checking out: see the new Pelican ATX and HYBRID TRVL Cases with ModPak Storage System at B&H (Explora article).

Or, jump directly to the B&H new Pelican product list.

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Post Date: 1/21/2025 10:23:55 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Learn more about the new DarkLight 14L and 20L Tactical Camera Backpacks at Think Tank Photo.

Don't forget that you'll get a free gift and free shipping when using this site's links for your purchase at Think Tank Photo ($50.00 minimum purchase required).

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Post Date: 1/14/2025 10:36:51 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Friday, January 10, 2025

When your target subject can be found in a variety of locations, try the location with the most attractive environment first. The low growth in this field turns red and purple in the fall, making it a perfect choice for white-tailed deer photography. And, the subjects were cooperative this afternoon.

One of the cool features deer (and many other animals) possess is the ability to make their hair stand straight out. Yeah, what if people could do that? This buck marched in from far across the field to exert his dominance over another buck I was photographing, and as the dominant buck approached, he raised his hair to appear larger and more intimidating.

While this shot seems not to have required the performance of the Canon EOS R1, this was the only moment the buck looked at me with both ears forward, and the R1's fast continuous frame rate ensured that the perfect look was captured.

Deciding where to place the buck in the frame was continuously on my mind as it approached. Usually, I prefer to leave more space toward the side of the frame the body is facing and more space toward the side the head is looking at.

In this case, the head is facing the camera, calling for a centered framing, and the background has the symmetry that usually supports a centered subject. The deer's body is moderately pointed toward the viewer's left, calling for a little extra space on the left side for an overall balanced image.

Other moments with different angles and background variations called for other framing, and the R1's Eye Control and Eye Detection AF allowed instant changes.


A larger version of this image is available here.

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Post Date: 1/10/2025 9:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Thursday, January 9, 2025

On March 13-14, 2025, a total lunar eclipse will dazzle North and South America, and much of the rest of the world will enjoy a similar show on Sep 7–8, 2025.

Here is what you need to know.

How to Photograph a Total Lunar Eclipse

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Post Date: 1/9/2025 9:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Upon finding this whitetail buck eating berries, I knew the shot I wanted. Patience paid off, and he eventually chose to eat the overhead berries to check that box.

I frequently talk about the background of an image, and here the green lichens-covered tree trunks add color that is indicative of this park. The lens took care of blurring those trees and the rest of the background, making the deer and berries he was eating stand out.

I was alternating between the EOS R1 and the EOS R5 Mark II on this trip, looking for performance differentiators, especially in regard to AF. The two cameras' AF systems performed similarly, with little difference being realized.


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Post Date: 1/8/2025 9:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Tuesday, January 7, 2025

From ProGrade Digital:

PROGRADE DIGITAL™ ANNOUNCES PG20 PRO THUNDERBOLT™ 4 HUB

ProGrade Digital PG20 Pro Thunderbolt 4 Hub Back

Customize and Organize Your Workflow Without Compromising Performance

ProGrade Digital PG20 Pro Thunderbolt 4 Hub with Cable

San Jose, CA January 7, 2025, 8:00 am PT — ProGrade Digital™, founded with a mission to provide the highest quality professional grade digital memory cards, workflow solutions, and solid-state drives announces its new PG20 Pro Thunderbolt 4 Hub. The PG20 Pro Hub is based on the latest Thunderbolt 4 technology which is designed to achieve 40Gbits/sec transfer speeds. It is equipped with one Thunderbolt 4/USB 4.0 85W charging upstream port, three Thunderbolt 4/USB 4.0 15W downstream ports, and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, enabling users to have additional ports available for use. Its unique design offers a magnetic top base, specifically engineered for attaching up to two ProGrade Digital readers which can be connected using the 6” custom-designed, high-performing short cables (sold separately). The PG20 Pro Hub is also equipped with a patented magnetic base and comes with an adhesive metal plate that allows users to mount the hub to any work surface. The PG20 Pro Hub is also supplied with a high-quality certified Thunderbolt 4 cable – assuring the maximum performance possible. The hub can also be combined with the PG10.5, Pro Mini SSD that also mounts seamlessly to the top of the hub. The PG30, Ultra-Portable SSD can utilize the Front Type-A port or the back Type-C port for quick file transfer. The PG10.5 and the PG30 will be shipping in Q1. The PG20 Hub is shipping now.

ProGrade Digital PG20 Pro Thunderbolt 4 Hub with Cables

“We are extremely excited to be announcing our entry into the complementary category of Thunderbolt hubs to our line of professional workflow solutions”, said Wes Brewer, Founder and CEO of ProGrade Digital Inc. “While the marketplace of Thunderbolt 4 based hubs is fairly crowded, we have spent the time to think about how professionals work with our card readers and what they need to maintain a clean workspace in designing our new PG20 Pro Hub. Utilizing our patented magnetic base, we have enabled the customization of how professionals can mix and match their card readers while also enabling a very clean workspace. With the three downstream Thunderbolt 4/USB 4.0 ports, the hub can support two of our USB readers while still having one port available for attaching other peripherals like our PG10 Professional SSD.”

ProGrade Digital PG20 Pro Thunderbolt 4 Hub Front with Reader

ProGrade Digital PG20 Pro Thunderbolt 4 Hub Features:

  • One Thunderbolt 4/USB 4.0 85W charging upstream port
  • Three Thunderbolt 4 USB 4.0 15W downstream ports (40Gb/s)
  • One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (10Gb/s)
  • Magnetic top-base customized to attach up to two ProGrade Digital readers
  • Thunderbolt 4 certified high-speed cable included
  • Supports up to an 8K display at 60Hz
  • Compatible with Windows 11+ and MacOS 11+
  • Kensington Standard and Nano security slots
  • External power source included
  • MSRP $169.99

Like all ProGrade products, each hub contains a unique serial number to ensure best-in-class after-sales support and tight quality control of the components used inside. Using this serial number, a customer can register their product at http://progradedigital.com/register

Get your ProGrade Digital gear at B&H.

ProGrade Digital PG20 Pro Thunderbolt 4 Hub Front with Readers

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Post Date: 1/7/2025 11:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Monday, January 6, 2025

Just posted: Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens Review.

This lens is an especially great choice for portrait, wedding, and low-light event photographers.

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Post Date: 1/6/2025 9:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Monday, December 30, 2024

Just posted: Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens Review.

The Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens is a fantastic choice for those looking for a standout landscape, architecture, and low-light event lens.

Remember that we are in a solar maximum? This lens is Canon's best ever for Northern Lights (and Milky Way) night sky photography. Buy this lens today and start watching the aurora forecast.

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Post Date: 12/30/2024 6:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Sunday, December 29, 2024

I love photographing white-tailed deer in fields, where it is easy to find a clean background, foreground obstructions are greatly reduced, and lighting is unhindered. While shooting in the woods adds complication to the composition, that increased challenge brings the opportunity for uncommon results.

On this day, the fog and rain added uniqueness, reducing background distractions and ensuring that lighting was good at all angles. While this gnarly antlered buck was tearing up a tree, I moved into a position that provided blurred trees to frame the buck and rubbed tree.

The Canon RF 600mm F4 L IS USM Lens is my go-to wildlife lens, but finding a clear line of sight for the long subject distance it requires can become problematic in a thick forest. With increasing frequency, I'm carrying the Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens into the woods.

While this buck was not moving fast, high-speed continuous shooting was still helpful at times, including for avoiding raindrops over eyes.

Speaking of raindrops and eyes, the EOS R1, including the viewfinder, was quite wet. Still, Eye Control AF continued to work impressively well. An occasional wipe was needed when the drops in the viewfinder became large, but I heavily relied on the Eye Control AF feature the entire day and trip.


A larger version of this image is available here.

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Post Date: 12/29/2024 9:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Friday, December 27, 2024

Just posted: Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens Review.

This lens is a great addition to Canon's lineup.

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Post Date: 12/27/2024 9:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Friday, December 20, 2024

From Sigma Global:

To our valued SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art customers

We sincerely appreciate your continued support.

We have confirmed that some SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art lens when focusing on the wide end, may not be able to focus to infinity or may experience reduced focusing accuracy.

We would like to inform you that we will begin providing re-adjustment of the focus position free of charge starting today.

Please note that this phenomenon will not occur with SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art lenses with serial numbers other than those applicable.

We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers and all concerned parties.

We kindly ask for your continued support of our company and products in the future.

[Affected Products]

Please enter the serial number of your SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art lens on this page to determine whether your product is affected by the issue. This phenomenon does not occur to lenses with other serial numbers that are not applicable.

[Confirmed Issue]

Regardless of the focus mode, when shooting at the wide end, the lens may not be able to focus to infinity or the focus may be soft.

[Treatment on this issue]

Customers whose SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art has been confirmed to be affected are requested to contact their local authorized SIGMA Service Station at https://www.sigma-global.com/en/corporate/world-network/.

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor. https://www.sigma-global.com/en/corporate/world-network/

Learn more about this lens: Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art Lens.

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Post Date: 12/20/2024 9:17:23 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan

Image quality test results are now available on the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens page.

Another useful, high-performing lens to include in the kit.

Compared to the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens

Compared to the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM Lens

Compared to the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Lens

Compared to the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art Lens

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Post Date: 12/20/2024 6:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Venus Optics just introduced a pair of interesting and useful lenses. See the new Laowa 55mm & 100mm Tilt-shift 1x Macro Lenses, available in RF, FE, Z, and L mounts, at B&H.

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Post Date: 12/17/2024 10:24:08 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan

Photographers contemplating this question will find the Canon EOS R5 Mark II's price especially attractive. The difference is enough to fund a pro-grade lens.

Check out the a1 II vs. R5 II specification comparison and the visual comparison of these cameras. What are the differences between the Sony Alpha 1 II and the R5 Mark II? Here are the a1 II advantages:

  • 50 megapixels vs. 45 megapixels (50 is my favorite, but 45 is close)
  • 3.8 ms imaging sensor readout speed vs. 6.3 (faster readout reduces electronic shutter issues)
  • 0.64" (16mm) 9.44 million dot 0.90x EVF vs. 0.50" (12.7mm) 5.76 million dot 0.76x
  • 240 fps EVF vs. 120
  • 4-axis articulated LCD
  • Up to 1 second Pre-Capture vs. 0.5 seconds
  • +/- 5 stops exposure compensation vs. 3
  • Pixel Shift Multi Shooting (provides dramatically higher resolution after post-processing, but everything in the frame must be still)
  • 1/400 max flash sync vs. 1/250
  • Movie Auto Framing feature
  • Ethernet port vs. available with accessory grip
  • 420 shots CIPA viewfinder battery life vs. 340
  • Slightly smaller

Here are the R5 II advantages:

  • Dramatically lower price
  • 30 fps with lossless RAW vs. lossy
  • Eye Control AF
  • AF to EV -7.5 to 21 vs. -4 to 20 (ratings at f/1.2 vs. f/2, but still an advantage)
  • 5,850 manually-selectable AF points vs. 759
  • 8K 60p 12-bit internal RAW vs. 8K 30p 10-bit
  • 6 GHz WiFi vs. 5
  • Has a top LCD
  • 630 shots CIPA LCD battery life vs. 520
  • Cooling fan grip available
  • Slightly lighter

The Sony camera has dual CFexpress Type A and SD combo slots, while the Canon camera has dedicated CFexpress Type B and SD slots.

Comparing across brands is significantly challenged by the differing interface and ergonomics. These cameras are quite different in those regards, and advantages will often be determined by personal preference. Notably, I find the Canon grip more comfortable when using mid- and large-sized lenses.

Learn more: Sony Alpha 1 II

Support this site by ordering the Sony Alpha 1 II (or anything else) from B&H | Sony | Adorama | WEX | Camera Canada

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Post Date: 12/17/2024 9:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
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