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Mamiya ZM Quartz User manual
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- Mamiya
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- Mamiya ZM Quartz
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- User manual
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- English
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- 18
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Loadingthe Batteries
1. Pushthe batterycartridgein the direc- 2. Load the two batteriesthat come with 4. Turn lhe main switchto "ON". This
tion of the arrow The cartridgewill pop the camera,makingsure that plus (+) switchshouldbe left in the "OFF" posi-
up for easy removal. terminalsare lacingup tion when the camerais not in use.
3. Insertthe cartridgeas shownin the il-
lustrationThenpressdown untilthe car-
tridgelocks into place.
Lens Mounting/Removal
Matchthe red dots on the lens and cam- lf the auto lock pin (A) is set at the cen- Removing the lens
era body, then rotate the lens in the di- tral index mark,the aperturering cannot Pressthe lensreleasebuttonand rotate
rection of the arrow until it clicks into be turned. In this case, rotate the aper- the lensto the leftuntilit stops.
position. ture ring away lrom the index markwhile
depressingthe auto lock pin.
. The autolockoin shouldbe setto the cen-
tralindexmarkwhenthelensis mountedona
cameralikethe MamiyaZE-Xwhichis capa-
bleol shutterspeedpriorityAE mode.View original page 5Page 8 · Read text
ManualExposure Focusing
flashingLED and the steadyLED coin-
cide
o Whenthe shutterspeedsettingis ap-
propriatefor lhe apedure,a singleLED
will light(but not flash)
o With manualshutterspeed settings,
the LED remainslit for 10 secondsafter
the shutter release button is oushed
lightlyand then released 11the shutter
releasebuttonis releasedafter the ex-
posureis completed,the LED willgo out Manualshuttersoeedsfor lhe ZM work
even beforeten secondshave elaosed independentlyof the meteringsystem,
11light pressureis maintainedon the allowingfor maximumcreativityin expo-
shutterreleasebuttonfor more than ten sure control.Duringmanualoperation,
seconds,the LEDwilldisappearas soon set the shutterspeed and lensaperture
as the buttonis released to accordwithyourspecificexposurere-
ouirements
Light pressureon the shutter release
buttonwill causean LED to llash at the
rateof 4 timesper secondto indicatethe
appropriateshutterspeed for the aper-
ture setting.The exposureshouldbe ad-
iustedon this basis.
Holdingthe Gamera
Beforetakinga photograph,the subject Pressthe elbow firmlyagainstthe side
must be brought into sharp focus by of your bodyfor a steadierhold,whether
rotatingthe focusingring.Correctlocus using the camera horrzontallyor vedi-
can be checkedby any of the following cally. lt is also recommendedthat you
conditions: pressthe cameraagarnstyourforehead
for extrasteadiness
(1) When linesin the centralsplit-image
rangefinderappearsstraight. Most bluned photographsare due to
(2) When the pan of the image in the camerashakecausedby not holdingthe
microprismring appearssharplyde- camerasteady.lmprovethe sharpness
fined oi your picturesby holdingyour camera
(3) When the part of the image in the steady Depress the release button
mattefield is clear and sharp gentlywith a squeezingmotion,withoul
jerking.
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Hewindingthe'Fi|m
Whenthe lastexposurehas beenmade, 2. Fold the crank out from the rewind 3. When the rewindknob stans to turn
the Jilmmust be rewoundback into the knob and rotate in the directionof the lightly,pull up on the rewind knob to
cartridge before removing it from the arrow. ooen the cameraback and removethe
camera. Never ooen the camera back lilm.
untilthis has been done. . Whenthe film has beenlullyadvanced,the
film advance lever may stop halfway Press
1. Pressin the rewindbutton the rewindbuttonand rewindthe film Turn the
film advanceleverfully after the completionof
rewindingand it will returnto its normal posi-
tion
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ExposureCompensation
(1) AE Lock
The center-weightedexposuremetering To use the AE Lock function,move
systemo{ the ZM will give you the best closeto the subjectuntilthe desiredpart
oossibleexoosuresin mostof all shoot- of the subjectcoversthe centerarea of
ing situationsHowever,when the sub- lhe viewfinderand lightlypressthe shut-
ject is situated against a bright light ter releasebutton until the LED lights.
sourcesuch as snow,againsta window, Hold the shutterreleasein this position
in the shade of a backlittree, or when and move backto the placefrom where
the subject is spotlightedon stage you want to photograph,composethe
againsta dark background,some expo- pictureand press the releasebuttonto
sure increaseor decreasemay be re- make the exposure.The subjectwill be
quired to bring out the details of the correctlyexposed even under difficult
subject The exposure compensation lightconditions
may be accomplishedby eitherof two lf it is not oossibleto move closeto the
methodsdescribedbelow The MamiyaZM is equippedwith a spe- subject,determinethe exposureusing
cial device for obtainingcorrectexpo- the oalm of the hand at a distanceof
sure not only with backlighting,but any about 12" (30cm),or point the camera
other difficultlightingsituationas well. so that sky or otherbrightareasare not
And this deviceis calledthe AE Lock includedin the viewfinder;then lock in
"AEL" the exposurevalueand makethe expo- Set the shutterspeed dial to the
(AE Lock)position sure as describedabove
Whenthe shutterreleasebuttonis lightly
pressed the camera locks in, or
memorizes,the exposurereadinguntil
the finger is removedfrom the release
button
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Use of the exposurecompensationdial Exposure increase (for backlit
is the mosteffectivemethodoJexposure subject):
compensationwhen you cannot ap- When the subjectis situatedagainsta
proachyour subjectclosely,such as a brightbackground,exposuremustbe in-
person slandingagainstthe snow ac- creasedto compensateSet the dial to
ross the river or spollightedon stage, +1 ot +2 as required.
erc.
The dial surroundsthe film rewindknob Exposure decrease (for frontlit
permitsup to +2EV (2 flstops)compen- subjects):
sation.When compensationis required Whenyoursubjectis spotlightedagainst
it may be set for exposureincreaseat a dark backgroundsuch as on stage,
+1 +2 or exposuredecreaseat -1 -2 best resultsare obtainedby decreasing
by rotatingto the desiredsetting In-be- the exposure.Set the dial to the appro-
tween settingsmay also be used. The priate-l or -2 setting.
amount of increase or decrease re-
quireddependsmainlyon experience;in
the beginning,it's a good idea to take
same photoat two or threesettingsto be
on the safe side
"0" Be sureto set the dial backto when
exposure compensalionis not longer
neededto avoidexposurefailures
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Self-timer
"S-T" The film . Beforeshooting,coverthe vieMinder 1. Set the mainswitchto
should be advanced either belore or eyepiece with the hofshoe/eyepiece
afterthis adjustmentThe self-timerwill cover to preventlightfrom enteringvia
not functionunlessthe film is advanced. the eyepiece Failure to do so may
2. The self-timertlvill start when the cause the photographto be incorrectly
shutter release button is pressed,re- exposedas a resullof extraneouslight
leasingthe shutterafter a periodof ap- enteringfrom the back.
proximatelyten seconds Whilethe self- o The self-timercan be halted even
timer is in operation,an LED will flash after the countdownhas started by sef "On" "OFF". and the buzzerwill sound inlermittently. ting the main switchto or
The LED flashestwrcea secondfor the . lf the shutterreleasebuttonis pushed
first 8 seconds,changingto 4 times a again while the self-timeris operating,
secondduringthe last 2 secondsas a the shutterwillbe releasedafleran inter-
warningthat the shutteris about to be val of 10 seconds
released o The self-timercannotbe used when "B'' the shuttersoeeddial is set to
B (bulb) Exposure Depth-of-Field
Deolh'ot-lield
Stopped-downaperture
Focuseddistance
"8" Set the shutter soeed dial at the When the camerais focusedon a sub- posely blurred background or fore-
(bulb)for exposureslongerthan 2 sec ject, a cenaindistancein frontand back ground
At this positionthe shutterwill remain of the subjectis also in relativelysharp The depth-of-fieldrange can be deter-
open as longas the shutterreleasebut focus This is called the depth-of-field mined using the depth-ofifieldscale of
ton is held down The use of a cable and increasesas the lens aoertureis the cameralens.Oncethe desiredaoer-
releaseand triood is recommendedto stoppeddown while it decreasesas the ture is selected,the correspondingfig-
oreventcamerashake lens is openedup to largerapertures ures on both sides of the center index
To rendera backgroundin sharpfocus, mark indicatethe depth-of-fieldfor that
or to allow snap-shootingwithout the apertureon the distancescale.
botherof pinpointfocusing,the lenscan For example.if the camerais focusedat
be stoppeddown to increasethe depth- 15ft (5m) at an apertureof f/11, the
of-focus.Openingup the lens aperture range from approximately10ft (3m) to
appropriatelyenables a subjectto be 30ft (10m)will also be in sharpfocus.
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Flash Photogiaphy
1. Clip-ontypeflashunits(theMamiya- released at the selected speed Light
lite ZE or MZ 18R)are mounteddirectly oressureon the shutterreleasebutton
on the hot shoe For grip type units(the will causean LED to appearat the shuf
MamiyaliteMZ 36R), a sensor base ter speedsetting Whenthe flashis fully
mustbe attachedto the hotshoe A sync charged,an LED will startto flashat the "60" cord is not required. setting (Whenthe speed is set to "A'' 2. Set the shuttersoeeddial to the 1/60 sec., the LED will light up without "AEL" or position. flashing.)
3. The Mamiyalitewiltbe fullychargeda 4. Set the lensto the apedureindicated
few secondsafter lhe switch is turned by the flash unit and starttakingphoto-
on. lf you maintainlightpressureon the graphs as explainedin detail in the
shutter release button while the flash Mamiyaliteinstructions.The Mamiyalite
unit is being charged,the LED display is a seriescontroltype automaticelec-
will shift from the shutter speed for tronicflash,so energyis savedat close
naturallight conditionsto 1/60 sec. as distances. The remaining energy is
soon as the flash is fullycharged storedin a capacitoruntilthe flashis re-
Whenthe shutterspeeddial is at a man- charged,shorteningrecycletimes and .1/1000 ual soeed between sec and 1/ extendingbatterylife
125 sec, the camera automatically . ThelvlamiyalitelVlZ18Ror MZ36Rwillnot
synchronizesfor flash at 1/60 sec. on flashif the switchon the flashunitis setto
charging When the dial is set between "MZ-AUTO"Use eitherthe "AUTO"or "MANUAL" 1/60 sec and 2 sec, the shutterwill be setting.
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InfraredPhotography
The reddot (or red line)to the rightof the
centerindex mark oJ the lens is the in-
frared mark. This mark is providedbe-
cause focusingwhen using black and
white infraredfilm differsthan with ordi-
nary films. Compensationmust be
appliedas explainedbelow.
1 First focus the camera as for normal
photography;then read the distancein-
dicated by the center index mark and
move this value to the infraredmark
oosition.
2. Ared filtershouldalso be used with
infraredfilm so referto the film instruc-
tionsconcerningexposure.
o There is no needfor focuscompen-
sation when using color infraredfilms
Use the filtersrecommendedin the film
instructions.
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Accessories
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Mamiyalite MZ 36R Mamiyalite MZ 18R Mamiyalite ZE
This is a grip type series controlauto- The MZ 18R is a clip-ontype electronic This is a clip-on type lightweightand
malic elecironicflash unit lts systemof flashunit lf you set the lensaperturefor comDactelectronicflash unit lt has 2
flash intensity adjustment permits a flashaccordinglo the speedof the film in flashaperturesettingsand manualflash
choiceof 3 differentllash aoertureset use, it is not necessaryto adjust the photographyis also possible.
tings In the manualmode,the flash in- aperturefor eachchangein distanceso Guidenumber:17 (ASA/ISO100.m)
tensitycan be adjustedin fivestepsfrom long as the subjectremainswithin the Angle of coverage:Vertical- 45", hori-
1/16 to full intensity.The flashcan be set unit's effectiveflash range. Naturally, zontal - 60"
to the desired angle for bounce and manualflash photographyis also possi- (Attachingthe wide-angledrffuser
close-upphotography ble providescoveragefor a 28mmwide-
Guidenumber:36 (ASA/ISO100.m) Guidenumber:18 (ASA/ISO100.m) anglelens)
Angleof coverage:Vertical- 45', hori- Angleof coverage:Vertical- 45', hori- Batteries:4 M-size alkalineor Ni-Cd
zontal- 60" zontal- 60' batteries
(Attachingthe wide-anglediffuser (Attachingthe wide-anglediffuser
providescoveragefor a 28mmwide- providescoveragefor a 28mmwide-
anglelens.) anglelens.)
The flash can be rotated 90" up- Batteries:4 M-size alkalineor Ni-Cd
wards, 180" to the left and 150' to batteries
the right.
Batteries:8 AA-size alkalineor Ni-Cd
batteries
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Accessories
Mamiya Winder ZE Filters
Mountingthe MamiyaWinderZE on the Continuoussequence photographyis Mamiya filters are made of high-quality
cameraeliminatesthe need to advance possible at the rate of approximately optical glass to maintainthe high perfor-
film manuallyPhotographicopportunities 2 framesper secondby merelyholding mance of the camera lens They are
can be capturedmore easily because downthe shutterreleasebutton. availablein the followingfive types:SY48
there is no need to take the eye away (Y2), 5056 (02), SL3s (UV), YG, and
from the viewfinderfor film advance Power source: Four AA-sizealkalineor SL-1B(skylisht)
Single frame photographyis easy by rechargeableNi-Cadbatteries simply removing the finger from the
shutter releaseafter each shot.
DiopterCorrectionLensesZE
Far- and near-sightedpeoplesometimes
find it difficult to focus a camera due to
the optical characteristicsot the view-
finder system This situation, however,
Lene Hoods ZE can easily be remedied by using a
Mamiyalens hoods are an importantac- dioptercorrectionlens and adapter
cessoryfor gettingthe best possibleper- Thesedioptercorrectionlensesare avail-
formancefrom the cameralensbecause able in six differentstrengths:+3, +2,
they minimizethe entry of stray light +1, -1, -2 and -3.
which can cause internalreflectionand Before purchasinga diopter correction
leadto flareor ghostimages. lens at your Mamiyadealer,be sure to
Alwaysuse the lens hood designedfor actually try various strength diopter
the specitic focal length of the lens lenses and select the one that suits
beingused your eyesight.
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ORubberEye-cupZE with Adapter O Angle FinderZE @Close-upLens ZE
This adapteris requiredfor attachingthe The anglefinderis usefulwhen shooting The close-uplensesZE are convenient
dioptercorrectionlensesto the camera at low anglesand for copy work Click attachmentlenseswhich screw directly
The rubber eye-cup helps to prevent stops are providedevery 9O", but full to the filterthreadsof the mastercamera
stray light enteringlhe vienrfinderwhile 360' rotationis possiblefor viewingeven lens enablingswift and easy conversion
takingphotographs from the side or from below The angle to close-upphotography.
To attachthe dioptercorrectionlens,firsi finderalsofeaturesbuilt-indiopteradjust Two modelsare available:Close-uplens
removethe mountingring locatedinside ment from -4 to +4 No t having+2 diopters,and Close-up
the eye-cupby turningit counter-clock- lens No 2 having+4 diopters.
vr'ise;then put the lens in place and Diameterof threads:49mm
replacethe ring.
OAuto ExtensionRingsZE
OMagnifierZE A set of three extensionrings are in-
The magnifieris a usefulaid for critical tended for close-up photographyand
focusing as required in 6opy work, mount betweenthe camera body and
close-up photography,and similar ap- lens, directly coupling with the ZM
plications The size of the image is camera meteringsystem and the lens
doubled and only the center part is automatic diaphragm Three ditferent
visiblefor moreaccuratework.The mag- lengthsof the rings can be used indi-
nifier also featuresdiopter adjustment viduallyor in combination
from -5 to +5
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Accessories
a
@AutoBellowsZE OSlide CopierZE
This is an easy to operate,precision Shiftcontrolalso enablescontrolof per- This device is mountedon the front of
bellowstype close-upattachmentAuto- spective And the camera can also be the Auto Bellowsfor making copies of
matic aperture stop-downcoupling is rotated at the back for a choice of slides.Convenientfilm traysare provided
possibleusing a double cable release vertical or horizontalformat with easy lor copyingfilm strips The slide stage
And the front standardcan be swiveled operation The focusingrail allows the also movesverticallyand horizontallyfor
360', permittingsimple reversingof the entire bellows unit to be shifted back easiercroppingof 35mm slides
lens for large magnificationratios with and forth for sensitiveadjustmentof dis-
imagesthat are sharpto the very edges tanceand focusing
@ BellowsStandZE €) Microscope Adapter ZE @ 645 AdapterzE
Usedwith the Auto Bellows,the Bellows The microscopeadapterZE is designed The 645 Adapter ZE is an adapter de-
Stand is used for copyingsmall objects to permit photomicrographyusing signed to allow the 645 lens to be
such as stamps,coins,insects,etc Clips Mamiya'sZE Seriescameras.lt serves mountedonto the ZE seriescamera.lt
are providedfor holdingsub.iectson the to connectthe camerabody to the mi- combinesthe high-pedormancelens of
platform And the platform rotates for croscope,allowingthe magnifiedimage mediumjormatcameraswith the raoid-
precisepositioningThe platformis also to be observedthroughthe viewfinderof shootingcapabilitiesof the 35 mm cam-
finishedto provide18%reflectance,con- the camera. Photomicrographybe- era to enableAE photographybasedon
venientfor measuringexposuresA clear comeseasy,with no problemsof paral- stopped-downapedure metering.
glass platformis also includedfor back- lax or exposurecompensation.
lightingof subjects
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JI Precautionson Batteries HandlingCautions
The Mamiya ZM has a built-in circuit that automatically gives a When the camera is not in use, the main switch should be left in the
warning when battery power is running low. In this case, the "OFF" position lf the camera'smain switch is left in the "ON" position,
LED corresponding to the correct shutter speed flashes and a the LEDswill light up wheneverthe shutterbuttonis depressed,causing
warning buzzer sounds at the rate of 2 times per second when prematurebatteryexhaustion
the shutter release button is lightly pressed. The depth ot the tripod socket is 7/32 in (5.5mm) lf a tripod is used
with a mount screw longer than this, the internal mechanismsof the The batteries should be replaced as quickly as possible, camera may be damaged Do not use excessivelorce when mounting
although several exposures can still be made. When the bat- the camera on a tripod
teries go completely dead, the LEDs won'l light at all. Avoid strongvibrationand shocksincethis may cause adverseinfluence
. Batteriesshould always be removed when the camera is not to be on the delicatelyadjustedparts of the camera.Be carefulnol to drop the
used for an extendedtime Keep them in a cool, dry place.Leavingbat- camera or allow it to strike againstobjects.
teries in the camerafor long periodsmay result in leakagewhich could Do not keep the camera for extended periods where temperatureis
damage the internalmechanisms above 100'F (40"C)or below 5'F ( 15"C),or where there is excessive
. When replacing batteries, use 1 5V alkaline-manganesebatteries humidityor salt in the air The camera mechanismor film can also be
LR44 (A-76),or silveroxide batte.iesSRzt4(G-13).Although1 3V mer- damaged if the camera is left for a long time in a.place where there is
cury batteriesare the same shape and size, they will not operate the naphthaleneor formalin gas. Always store color film at the designated
camera normally temoerature.
. Be sure to replacebothtwo batteriesat the sametime Do not mrxnew Never touch the surfaceof the miorroror lens with the hands Any dust
and old batteriesor batteriesof differenttypes or brands should be blown off with a bloweror wiped off by lightlyapplyinga soft
. When loadingbatteriesinto the batterycartridge,be sure the plus and cloth Be especiallysure to never rub the surfaceof the mirror
minus terminalsare locatedproperly.Before loadingthe batteries,oe Always clean the camera carefullyafter photographingat the beach or
sure to wipe the terminalsof the batteriesand the cartridgewith a dry other placewherethere is salt in the air. Cleanthe many plasticpartsby
cloth to remove any soilingor finger marks, etc gently wiping with a soft, dry cloth. Never use solventswhen cleaning.
. Never take apart batteries,short them, or throw them into fire. Inspectthe cameraperiodicallywhen it is not being used. Be sure to in-
spect movingparts beforetryingto take importantphotographsThis in-
cludes the film advance and shutter operation,electronicflash syn-
chronization,etc. Test shots shouldalso be taken if possibleto discover
any irregularitiesthat may exist.(lncidenlaldamagewhich resultsin this
camera malfunctioningwill not be compensated)
Do not try to repair or lubricatethe camera iJ some irregularityis dis-
covered Leave this to Vour Mamivadealer.
Specifications
Type of camera: 35mm single-lensreflex (SLR), aperture manualshutterspeed.lf the speedsettingis differentfrom
priorityautomaticexposurecamerawith manualoverride. the exposure automaticallycalculatedby the camera,
Picture format: 24mm x 36mm anotherLED flashesat the laterspeed.
Usable lenses: Mamiya-SekorE seriesand EF serieslenses Viewfindermagnificationratio: 0.85Xwith 93% coverageof
Shutter: Electronicallycontrolledmetal focal plane Speed fieldof view (with50mm lens at infinity).
range from 4 sec. to 1/1000sec. at AUTO positionand Focusing screen: FixedspliVmicroprismtypewith mattefield.
2 sec. to 1/1000sec. at MANUALand B (bulb). Film advance: Using film advancelever with 130" winding
Camerashake warning: A buzzersoundsinlermittentlywhen angleand 30'stand-offangle "S" the shutterspeed drops belowthe slowestsafe speedfor Exposure counter: Additivetype Automaticresetto mark
hand-heldshootingaccordingto the lensusedon the cam- when cameraback is oPened
era in the Auto/AELmode. Film rewind: Manualrewindwith rewindlever.
Self-timer:Approx 10-seconddelay;timeroperationsignalled Power source: Two 1 5V alkaline-manganeseLR44 ( -76)
by buzzerand flashingLED. batteriesor two 1.5V silveroxide SR44 (5-76, G-13, etc)
Sync contact: X-syncon a hot-shoe batteries.
Meteringsystem: TTL center-weighted,open-apeduremeter- Power switch: Main switchand shutterreleasebutton.
ing usingSPD (siliconphotodiode) Flash synchronization: When usinga Mamiyalitewith the
Metering range: EV0.5- EV18 (ASA/ISO100, fil .7 lens) cameraon Auto or Manualand adiustedto 11125- 1/1000
EV1- EV18 (ASA/ISO100,f/2 lens) sec, the shutter speed is automaticallyset to 1/60 sec.
Exposure compensation: +2 f-stops when the flash is fully charged
Film speed range:ASA/ISO12-32OO Winder coupling: Electricalcontactand couplerbuilt in for
Viewfinder information display: LED dot displaysindicate operationwith the MamiyaWinderZE
shutterspeedsof 1 - 1/1000sec.,plus B and LT. Flashing Dimensions: 140mm(W) x 88mm (H) x 52mm (D)
LEDSand an intermittentbuzzerwarnof over-and under- Weight:480g
exposureand battery exhaustion "
In manualmode; An LED dot lights at the speed set for Specificationsand designare subjectto changewithoutnotice
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