{"title":"Vintage 35mm Cameras","description":"\u003csection class=\"b_paragraph\" data-md-index=\"3\" data-bm=\"72\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Historical Overview of 35 mm Cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"b_paragraph b_paragraph_selected\" data-md-index=\"4\" data-bm=\"73\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe origins of the 35 mm camera trace back to the late 1800s, when 35 mm film was first used in motion picture cameras. In 1913, German engineer Oskar Barnack, working for Ernst Leitz, adapted this film for still photography, creating the prototype that would become the Leica. Its commercial debut in 1925 marked a turning point: photographers could now carry a compact, reliable camera capable of producing high‑quality images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"b_paragraph\" data-md-index=\"5\" data-bm=\"74\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1930s–1950s, the format gained global acceptance, aided by advances in optics and film chemistry. The post‑war era saw the rise of Japanese manufacturers such as Nikon and Canon, whose 35 mm SLRs offered precision and versatility. By the late 20th century, 35 mm had become the dominant photographic standard worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"b_paragraph\" data-md-index=\"6\" data-bm=\"75\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough digital imaging has since eclipsed film, the 35 mm camera endures as a symbol of 20th‑century visual culture and a testament to engineering ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-1950-finetta-iv-d-35mm-camera","title":"Finetta IV D 35mm Camera 1950 — Vintage German Film Camera","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic 35mm viewfinder camera produced by Finetta-Werk, Germany in 1950. The Finetta IV D is a compact and well-built camera that represents the quality of post-war German optical manufacturing — a solid choice for collectors and film shooters alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition for its age. Some light age-related marks and wear, nothing major.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shutter fires correctly and film winder works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptics:\u003c\/strong\u003e No fungus — a key indicator of a well-preserved lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompleteness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with its original case, which shows age-related marks and wear consistent with its age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finetta-Werk, Goslar, Germany — a post-war German camera manufacturer known for producing affordable, well-engineered 35mm cameras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finetta IV D — part of the Finetta IV series, featuring a fixed lens and simple viewfinder operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65115352334685,"sku":"0006","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/Photoroom_20260630_165718.jpg?v=1782835274"},{"product_id":"canon-eos-elan-35mm","title":"Canon EOS Elan 35mm SLR Film Camera — Vintage 1990s with Sigma Lens","description":"\u003cp\u003eA capable and practical vintage Canon EOS Elan, first introduced in 1991 and one of the first autofocus SLR cameras. Known for its rugged build and reliable performance, the Elan was a favourite with enthusiast photographers in the 1990s and remains a great entry point into 35mm film photography today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition with some minor surface marks, hardly noticeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully working. Autofocus and all camera functions operate correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e New battery fitted and included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMirror:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mirror needs a clean — noted for transparency, does not affect shooting but worth addressing before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with a generic Sigma lens. Lens optics are good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canon, Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e EOS Elan (EOS 100 in Europe) — introduced in 1991 as part of Canon's EOS autofocus system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignificance:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the first consumer autofocus SLRs, the Elan helped bring professional-level autofocus to enthusiast photographers. A landmark camera in the transition from manual to autofocus film photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canon EF — compatible with a wide range of Canon and third-party lenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65182465163613,"sku":"0012","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/Photoroom_20260707_112802.jpg?v=1783420628"},{"product_id":"vintage-carl-zeiss-jena-werra-1-35mm-camera-1954","title":"Carl Zeiss Jena Werra 1 35mm Camera 1954 — Vintage German Film Camera","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully minimal 35mm camera from one of the most celebrated names in optics. The Werra 1 was first produced in 1954 by VEB Carl Zeiss Jena, East Germany, and is famous for its strikingly clean, uncluttered design. Its most distinctive feature is the knurled ring on the lens barrel — a single twist simultaneously advances the film and cocks the shutter, an elegant solution that keeps the body free of levers and dials. A camera as pleasing to look at as it is to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good cosmetic order. A couple of tiny scratches, hardly visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shutter fires and film advance works correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not film tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e VEB Carl Zeiss Jena, East Germany — part of the legendary Carl Zeiss optical dynasty, renowned for producing some of the finest lenses in the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Werra 1 — the entry model in the Werra series, introduced in 1954. Named after the Werra river in Thuringia, Germany.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1954.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twist-to-advance lens ring — one of the most distinctive and admired mechanical designs in vintage camera collecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65231166407005,"sku":"0040","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/Photoroom_20260712_095455.jpg?v=1783846639"},{"product_id":"praktica-lb-35mm-film-camera-1972-1977","title":"Praktica LB 35mm SLR Film Camera 1972–1977 — Vintage German, Zeiss Lens","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn iconic East German 35mm SLR produced between 1972 and 1977, the Praktica LB is widely regarded as one of the most rugged and practical cameras of its era. Built to withstand heavy use, it became a favourite with students, press photographers, and enthusiasts across Europe. A solid, no-nonsense camera that still performs today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition with a couple of minor surface marks and scratches — consistent with a well-used working camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shutter fires and film advance works correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition. Possible cleaning mark on the lens — noted for transparency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompleteness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with its original strap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not film tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e VEB Kamera-Werk Niedersedlitz, East Germany — produced under the Praktica brand, one of the most recognised names in Eastern Bloc camera manufacturing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Praktica LB — produced 1972–1977, featuring a focal-plane shutter and M42 screw lens mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitted with a Carl Zeiss Jena lens — one of the most respected optical manufacturers in the world, lending this camera genuine optical pedigree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e M42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of vintage lenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65233020911965,"sku":"0020","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/Photoroom_20260712_130904.jpg?v=1783872516"},{"product_id":"vintage-petri-color-correction-super-2-8-35mm-camera","title":"Petri Color Correction Super 2.8 35mm Camera — Vintage Japanese Rangefinder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely classic 35mm rangefinder camera produced from 1958 by Petri Camera Co., Japan. The Color Correction Super 2.8 is best known for its distinctive 'Green-o-matic' tinted viewfinder — a green-tinted optical system designed to increase contrast and make focusing easier in bright conditions. A characterful and collectible piece of late-1950s Japanese camera design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition with a few small blemishes — some rubbing on the aluminium trim and a small area of colour loss. Nothing major.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shutter fires correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViewfinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good but slightly hazy — the characteristic Green-o-matic tint is present and intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petri Camera Co., Japan — a respected mid-century Japanese camera manufacturer, known for producing well-engineered cameras at accessible price points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color Correction Super 2.8 — named for its colour-corrected lens and f\/2.8 maximum aperture, a fast lens for its era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced from 1958.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Green-o-matic' viewfinder — Petri's proprietary green-tinted rangefinder system, one of the most recognisable design features in vintage Japanese cameras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65269308457309,"sku":"0020","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/petri-color-correction-super-2-8.png?v=1784563302"},{"product_id":"vintage-praktica-iv-f-35mm-film-camera-1960s","title":"Vintage Praktica IV F 35mm film camera 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Praktica IV F manual focus 35mm SLR camera from the 1960s. Built in East Germany to last, the Praktica IV F is a hefty, well-engineered camera that has earned a loyal following among film photographers for its reliability and compatibility with M42 screw-mount lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition. A couple of minor marks on the body and a small scratch on the front. Some rubbing of the aluminium on the front of the prism housing — typical wear for a camera of this age and build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shutter fires and appears to function correctly at all speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViewfinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e A couple of specks of dust\/dirt visible, does not affect shooting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition — no fungus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e VEB Kamera-Werk Niedersedlitz, East Germany — produced under the Praktica brand, one of the most recognised names in Eastern Bloc camera manufacturing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Praktica IV F — part of the long-running Praktica IV series, featuring a focal-plane shutter and M42 screw lens mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e M42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of vintage lenses from Zeiss, Pentax, and many others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65363994607965,"sku":"0026","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/image.png?v=1784910782"},{"product_id":"praktica-lb-35mm-film-camera-prakticar-f2-8-135mm-lens","title":"Praktica LB 35mm Film Camera — Prakticar f2.8 135mm Lens, Vintage East German SLR","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic East German 35mm SLR — the Praktica LB — paired here with a Prakticar f2.8 135mm telephoto lens. The Praktica LB was produced by VEB Pentacon in Dresden and is a solid, well-regarded workhorse of the Praktica M42 screw-mount system. The 135mm Prakticar lens makes this a versatile combination, well suited to portrait and medium telephoto work. A great entry point into film photography or a handsome addition to a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e A couple of small cosmetic wear marks — nothing major, consistent with use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViewfinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good — no fungus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prakticar f2.8 135mm — M42 screw mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e VEB Pentacon, Dresden, East Germany — the state-owned optical and camera manufacturer that produced the Praktica range throughout the Cold War era. Pentacon was formed from the remnants of several pre-war Dresden camera makers, including Zeiss Ikon, and continued to produce well-engineered cameras at accessible price points throughout the 1960s–80s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Praktica LB — part of the long-running Praktica L series, using the universal M42 screw mount compatible with a vast range of lenses from many manufacturers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prakticar 135mm f2.8 — a medium telephoto lens in M42 mount, ideal for portraits and compressed perspective shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e A capable and characterful film camera from the golden age of East German optical manufacturing — the M42 mount means it can also be adapted to modern mirrorless cameras for use as a manual lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65381677367645,"sku":"0032","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/IMG_4444.jpg?v=1785074134"},{"product_id":"vintage-agfa-optima-parat-35mm-camera","title":"Vintage Agfa Optima-Parat Half-Frame 35mm Camera 1964 — Automatic Exposure, West German","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely and historically significant half-frame 35mm camera — the Agfa Optima-Parat, produced in 1964. At the time of its introduction, the Optima-Parat was one of the most sophisticated half-frame cameras available, combining Agfa's acclaimed automatic exposure system with the compact half-frame format. 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Needs a strip and rebuild possibly.","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65617397645661,"sku":"0057","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/57_d16c7685-f897-4bf2-9f37-d39396d0b5b1.jpg?v=1787077444"},{"product_id":"vintage-nikkon-nikkormat-spares-repairs","title":"Vintage Nikkon Nikkormat spares\/repairs","description":"Vintage 1972 Nikon Nikkormat EL for spares or repairs. Shutter advance stuck, mirror ok but needs a clean, viewfinder needs a clean etc. Cosmetically shown in photos.","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65617402691933,"sku":"EB-298598150906","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/57_fb83088c-57ab-4cda-a783-6e58eee0275b.jpg?v=1787077454"},{"product_id":"vintage-fujica-az-1-spares-or-repares","title":"Vintage Fujica AZ-1 spares or repares","description":"Classic Fujica SLR body only for spares or repairs. Does not wind on and is stuck. Mirror seems ok, needs a clean. Some cosmetic age related wear but nothing major. Slight rubbing on bare metal areas. ","brand":"Fujica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65688307597661,"sku":"0096","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/57.png?v=1787677524"},{"product_id":"vintage-voigtlander-vito-b-35mm-camera-repairs","title":"Vintage Voigtlander Vito B 35mm camera (repairs)","description":"Nice Voigtlander Vito B camera and case. The film advance and shutter seems to be stuck and the camera neds a CLA. Some cosmetic wear marks to body, not major. 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