Spycams

We are all victims of spycams. Yes, you heard it right. Well, not in a bad way, most of the places we go such as colleges, shopping malls, banks, almost everywhere, we are being watched closely. These are surveillance cameras placed in strategic areas to "prevent" crime. Often, it becomes too late they can only catch the criminals instead of preventing crimes from happening. Before your mind wanders off, you should probably think of the benefits of spycams and the consequences of misusing it. In case you're wondering why the sudden change from camcorders to spycams, its because spycams are types of digital video cameras too and recently, there's been quite a number of people making the news for using spycams to infringe privacy or whatever ulterior motives they have.

With crime rates rising at an alarming pace, it has become more necessary than ever to get extra protection for your home, family and office. Hidden cameras and spycams can help you by keeping an eye on things when you’re not around. Among the benefits of hidden cameras are, you can:

1. Look after your home and business to protect your valuables.
2. Keep an eye on your babysitter, maid, or children for safety and security.
3. Watch over employees' behavior.

Here are some examples of spycams:



This is an Air Purifer Camera with SD recorder. The camera emits no wireless signals that may or may not be stable within an already RF rich environment. Your video is safely stored within the removable SD memory card unlike some wireless camera systems that may be intercepted. Captured video may be viewed on a PC using Windows Media Player. The camera is motion activated with time/date stamp capabilities. Motion activation is the must have feature when you are monitoring an area that may not always have a subject present. This feature saves valuable memory space and also reduces the time it takes to review the captured images.



This teddy bear, fitted with a hidden camera is perfect to keep an eye on your babysitter or maid, monitor actions of house keeping staff or even just used to secretly monitor activity in any room of your home or office. It's also easy to relocate from room to room or office to office and nobody will ever suspect there's a camera under this seemingly adorable teddy bear.



This Smoke Alarm is equipped with a 2.4 gigahertz wireless camera and sender. It can be placed anywhere in the home or at the office as a security surveillance system. When mounted on a ceiling it provides you with a side view angle of approximately 45 degrees.



The door viewer camera replaces the door peephole. It has a wide angle 170 degree filed of view and an adjustable camera length of 37mm-70mm.



This baseball cap is fitted with a hidden wireless camera that transmits the live Video Signal up to 1000 Feet away through walls to a receiver that connects to a TV & VCR for recording.

DISCLAIMER:
Use hidden cameras for security and surveillance purposes only. I will not be held responsible should you get into trouble with the law for using the spycams for the wrong reasons. Whatever it is, just make sure you don't end up being like this guy.

Images are taken from: spytechs.com

Source:
spytechs.com
spycamman.com
concealedcameras.com

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Cartoonize Video Footage with ToonIt!

On 19th June, 2007, Digital Anarchy, creator of digital imaging filters, announced the release of ToonIt!, a software pack consists of filters that adds a cartoon look to digital video. Now users can create cartoon-like videos at home via automatic filters. However, the $299 or RM990 price tag will be an obstacle for Digital Anarchy, considering that most consumer camcorders offer similar effects pre-installed.

“Until now there hasn't been a high-quality way to create these effects that isn't very labor intensive,” said Stan Schwartz, co-founder and President of Toonamation. “We're delighted to bring that capability to you, here, first, through the ToonIt! plugin and our partnership with Digital Anarchy."

ToonIt! is composed of 4 filters:
Roto Toon - flattens color shades and provides control over outlines, shading, and halftone effects.
Outlines Only - creates a black and white comic book effect by detecting outlines and removing color entirely.
Goth Toon - dabbles with high contrast imaging by utilizing an internal color rotoscoping
Blacklight Edges - locates pronounced edges and adds a neon glow to them.
A number of styles can be applied to footage, such as Flat Cartoon, Graphic Novel, Line Art, Stipple and Pen & Ink. Digital Anarchy also claims that ToonIt! reduces temporal artifacts commonly found in other cartooning software.



Images taken from: digitalanarchy.com


Other features include:

• Beautiful Variety of Styles.
  
• Create complex looks such as Flat Cartoon, Graphic Novel, Line Art, Stipple and Pen & Ink.
  
  
• No Resolution Limits
  
• ToonIt! supports footage with any resolution or size.
  
  
• No Hand Masking or Rotoscoping
  
• Each toon effect is generated automatically. While there are customizable controls in the plugin, no manual or frame-by-frame work is needed.
  
  
• Customizable Looks
  
• There are many possible approaches to get the best result for different types of footage with 40 different parameters available to adjust the plugin results.
  
  
• Temporal Noise Reduction
  
• ToonIt! keeps the results consistent over time, frame-by-frame. There is no jittering when played back at full speed, which is a common problem for software trying to achieve the cartoon effect.

ToonIt! 1.0 will be available in late June through July 4^th only. ToonIt! is compatible with the following NLEs: After Effects 5.5 and higher, Final Cut Pro 4.5 and higher, Motion 2.1 and higher, and Premiere Pro 2.0 (Windows only) and higher. To view some footages that has gone through ToonIt! editing, click here.

Source: awn.com
digitalanarchy.com

JVC ProHD Camcorders Advances

JVC has developed a new firmware for its ProHD cameras that enhances the performance by increasing the gain and sensitivity, allowing pristine HD images to be captured at night. It does so while introducing very little noise into the picture, something low-light shooters have struggled with for years.

The software which is called Lolux, gives the user 30, 36 and 42 db of gain, specs offered on more expensive cameras, in addition to the gain settings that ship with the camera’s standard software. LoLux is comprised of half electrical gain and half light accumulation through the shutter. The result is a clean image with few artifacts and little image noise. What is image noise, you ask?
Image taken from: downloadsquad.com
An example of image noise. The left picture is with image noise, while the right is an improved version.

Image noise is a random, usually unwanted, fluctuation of pixel values in an image. Image noise can originate in film grain, or in electronic noise in the input device (scanner or digital camera) sensor and circuitry, or in the unavoidable shot noise of an ideal photon detector. Image noise is most apparent in image regions with low signal level, such as shadow regions or underexposed images. - Wikipedia


Image taken from: abelcine.com

Although they have a 1/3-inch imager, the quality of the ProHD camcorders, such as the GY-HD250U(picture above), is getting so good that many people can’t tell the difference in terms of picture quality between it and other 1/2- and 2/3-inch cameras costing much more. Using a wide band A/D converter on the front end of the imager, the 250U allows users to get greater sensitivity than other HDV cameras. Users have reported seeing f8 at 2000 lux, which is nearly equal to what a larger-format CCD delivers.


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Speaking of JVC, after months of speculation, followed by months of failed negotiations with other agencies, JVC and Kenwood have officially agreed to merge under a holding company in 2008. JVC has been under the control of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. (trade name Panasonic) since the 1950s.

Source: reuters.com

The Lowdown on Zooming

In this post, I'm going to shed some light into zooming, a feature which most of us do not understand properly. Zooming is often seen as a great tool which could actually make a camcorder more expensive and valuable. Unfortunately, most of us think a camcorder with a powerful zoom is much better than others which does not offer such characteristics, but not always this is such a great quality as we would think.


Avoid zooming whenever possible
Try moving closer to the subject instead. Image quality will be lost whenever the camcorder zoom is used. Zooming increases the image size by amplifying pixels which causes the subject to loose resolution and quality. The more you zoom in, the more pixels become amplified and the more image quality you loose.


Pay attention to optical zoom
The more powerful an optical zoom is, the less resolution you would loose. So if you want to get a digital camcorder which would allow you to zoom in by loosing the less amount of quality possible you should pay attention to its optical zoom more than the digital zoom.


Digital zoom numbers are not important
Digital zoom numbers do not really tell much of a digital camera zooming quality. In fact, digital zooming has no limit. It is possible to create digital cameras which offer a digital zooming as powerful as they wish. The digital camera feature which allows us to measure its zooming quality is the optical zoom, and it is recommendable to pay attention to that characteristic rather than to the digital zoom numbers.


Optical zoom vs digital zoom
The optical zoom of a camcorder determines the number of times a camera can magnify an image through its lenses. Take note that this is different from digital zoom which simply takes a portion of an image and enlarges it, resulting in a loss of quality. Optically zoomed images enlarge the picture without sacrificing quality. Bearing this in mind, it is important to look at the optical zoom power rather than the digital zoom rating on the camcorder to determine the actual amount of zoom you need. In fact, it is not recommended to use digital zoom at all since it affects the quality of the video capture. Instead, look out for at least a 20x optical zoom lens which is commonly found on most camcorders today and would generally be more than sufficient for most users.


Now you know why camera phones boasting 10-20x digital zoom take such bad images after using the zoom feature.

Source: photoxels.com

Panasonic Releases the 16GB P2 Cards

Panasonic is now shipping 16GB P2 cards. The AJ-P2C016RG storage cards, which retail for $900 or RM3100, double the highest capacity of current offerings. That is considerably expensive for just a storage card and for that amount, you can get a pretty decent camcorder. With two 16GB cards in the AG-HVX200 camcorder, users would be able record 32 minutes of uninterrupted DVCPRO HD footage. The 16GB P2 card is, in essence, four SD cards fused into a single package, working at a higher transfer speed. Panasonic has been pushing P2 cards for several years now as the tapeless media of choice for broadcast, competing with Sony’s XDCAM. P2 cards, which are applicable in a growing number of pro-level camcorders, were slow to catch on due to high initial cost. Panasonic has worked to counter that argument by citing its speed, reusability, and weather-resistance.
Apart from the large storage fitted in a small card, here's why you pay a hefty amount for the P2 card or shall I say, the benefits of the P2 card:

Instant on for faster acquisition and playback
Unlike tape or disc-based camcorders, the P2 camcorders has no mechanisms, so you can upload cards and start recording instantly enabling you to capture critical moments other systems miss.

Edit directly from the P2 card
The P2 card mounts directly into the PC card slot of a PC providing instant access for nonlinear editing.


Runs on virtually any laptop PC
The P2 card slips into the card slot on almost any laptop PC with the installed P2 card driver.

Ingest up to 10X real-time
High speed data transfer can be done through USB 2.0 interface. You also get blazing fast results when uploading files to a server or copying to a hard drive.


No Moving parts makes it reliable in any environment
The rugged P2 card can withstand severe shock, temperature and humidity changes allowing for less maintenance higher productivity.


Hold on a second there, Panasonic also stated in the press release that the long-awaited 32GB P2 cards will be available by the end of this year at a cost of $1800 or RM6200!

Source: www.huliq.com

Sony's Latest Entry (HDR-SR5C)

Picture taken from: Sonystyle


Sony's got a new camcorder for those that prefer to capture high definition video and keep things hard drive-based with its new HDR-SR5C model upping the on-board storage capacity to a whopping 100GB. Apart from the notable specs, the camcorder will give you a 10x optical zoom, a 2.1 megapixel "ClearVid" CMOS sensor, a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens, a 2.7-inch widescreen LCD and of course, the requisite Memory Stick Duo slot (for capturing still images). You'll also get Sony's trademark SteadyShot picture stabilization system, 5.1channel Dolby Digital audio recording, and a couple of cool features like smooth slow video recording for those looking to analyze their golf swing or re-enact their favorite experiment from MythBusters. The HDR-SR5C is expected to ship on or before July 9, 2007 and will retail for a price of around $1300 or RM4500.

Click here for the full list of features and specifications.

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Two weeks ago, I asked you which camcorder brand do you prefer. Most of you chose 'Sony', which won't come as a surprise to me but what I'm more interested in knowing is, why Sony? Not only is Sony popular with camcorders, in fact, most of the electronic gadgets are dominated by Sony. Tell me what you think, please provide your comments and feedbacks as to why Sony is perceived as the most powerful brand in the electronics world.

Digital Camcorder Formats Unraveled

In my previous post, Say Cheese, I talked about the factors you need to take into consideration when buying a digital camcorder. A lot goes into deciding what camcorder to purchase, including factors as basic as how the camcorder feels in your hand and as complex as how many special effects it can perform, but apart from the physical factors and features, one must also choose the camcorder format that will be best to work with. Choosing a format is not always an easy decision. There are currently a few digital formats available for the camcorder users, all with strengths and weaknesses, but I'm only going to talk about the more popular ones.

Digital-8
This camcorder format takes advantage of existing the HI8 format and pushes it into the Digital realm. It uses either 8mm or HI8 tape. The only way to play the tape back is through the camcorder connected to a VCR or TV or by digitally playing the tape back by connecting the camcorder to a computer via its IEEE-1394, Firewire port (special hardware and software required). These camcorders can also play back previously recorded analog 8mm and HI8 tapes using the regular AV connections. Video resolution approaches 500 lines, which is 20% higher than HI8 or SVHS-C. Tape speed of one hour is currently available, when using a 2hr length HI8 or 8mm tape. Camcorders are the same physical size of 8mm and HI8 camcorders, thus are easily handheld. Sound quality is excellent. The sound is recorded in either 12bit or 16bit PCM Audio for almost CD quality sound. The Digital8 format also allows for still frame capture.

An example of a Digital-8 camcorder : Sony DCR-TRV280

Picture taken from: http://img.alibaba.com/photo/11458949/Sony_Dcr_trv280_Digital_8_Camcorder.jpg



MiniDV
First launched by Sony in 1995, DV or Mini-DV is the most popular consumer digital video format. DV camcorders provide what is arguably the best quality of all of the home video formats, with all models possessing the capability to transfer video signals out to another device (such as a Windows or Apple Mac computer) via FireWire, also known as i.Link. An increasing number of DV camcorders also make it possible to copy edited recordings back to the DV tape in the camcorder using what is known as DV-in.

An example of a MiniDV camcorder : Samsung SC-D363

Picture taken from: http://www.cybertrek.co.za/images/samsungscd363.jpg



DVD
Hitachi first launched camcorders that record to 8cm DVD disks back in 2001, and several other major manufacturers soon followed suit. DVD camcorders use MPEG-2 compression prior to writing the signals to disk. One of the major problems of DVD camcorders has been the compatibility between DVD camcorders and home DVD players, though these are quickly being resolved. If you're planning to import your DVD footage into a computer for editing, you should note that editing DVD (MPEG2) compressed files is much more difficult than it is when working with a tape-based format like DV or Digital-8. Existing editing applications (hose that are bundled with camcorders) aren't that good. However, the format is now very popular, and not everyone wishes to edit their movie projects.

An example of a DVD camcorder : CanonDV22

Picture taken from : http://z.about.com/d/camcorders/1/0/L/-/-/-/CanonDV22.jpg



HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
JVC is one company that is forging ahead with its drive to make Hard Disk recording camcorders more popular and push tape and disk-based formats aside altogether. The Everio G camcorder range is a good example of camcorders, or Digital Media Cameras as they're more properly called which uses tiny internal hard disk drives very similar to the larger HDs used in all computers. The company's GZ-MG50 model enables recording of up to 7 hours at best quality. Apple's iPod MP3 players use very similar technology and provide a similar level of interactivity with the files saved onto them. HDD camcorders save files which can then be deleted, moved and transferred just like those on your computer or iPod. They also provide much more flexibility in terms of the order in which you can produce a playlist of favourite clips when showing people your material.

An example of a HDD camcorder : JVC Everio G

Picture taken from: http://img.timeinc.net/time/gadget/images/jvc_everio.jpg

HDV and ProHD (High Definition Video)
Sony's format uses standard MiniDV cassettes to record video sequences whose resolution is 1080-lines as opposed to the standard definition 625 lines (or 525 in the USA, Canada, Japan, etc). HDV is fast becoming the format of choice for those wishing to shoot professional-quality video footage, not least because it offers the choice of HDV or DV recording on a MiniDV tape. ProHD is the JVC equivalent format of HDV.

An example of a HDV camcorder : Sony HDR-HC3

Picture taken from: http://www.johnlewis.com/jl_assets/product/230306201.jpg


Just like digital audio, there are many different types of formats out there, but only the populars ones will survive. Even that, sooner or later, they'll become obsolete or be replaced by newer formats. Why so many different types of formats, you ask? Why can't everyone just agree to use one format? It's simply because of marketing strategy, every company strives to make people use their very own format.

Source : http://reviews.ebay.com/Choosing-the-right-camcorder-format
http://camcorders.about.com/od/camcorder101/a/DigitalFormats.htm

Aiptek Offers Cheapest HD Camcorder

In my previous post, I talked about a great High Definition camcorder, the EVERIO GZ-HD7. Well, in this post, I'm going to share with you guys a newly released(introduced by Aiptek on 30th May, 2007) budget HD camcorder, the GO-HD. In fact, not only is it a budget camcorder, it is the cheapest HD camcorder, for now. While it may appear like a low-end digital camcorder, it nevertheless sets a new low price for HD camcorders. Though you may not have heard of the brand before, this model, GO-HD will make a good first camcorder for those who do not want to fork out a lump sum of money for their first ever digital camcorder. This camcorder retails for more or less RM1000. Not bad considering the High Definition feature and it fits the bill perfectly for amateur users wanting to get themselves into some crisp clear video recording.


Image taken from: http://www.aiptek.com



The Aiptek GO-HD records 1280 x 720 images in an H.264 format to SD cards. Meeting the minimum requirements for what can be considered high definition is little more than a camera that can record 1280 x 720 (0.9MP) stills at 30fps for sustained periods. Similar camcorders have tested very poorly for overall video quality compared to more expensive HD camcorders.
The Aiptek GO-HD is equipped with a 5MP CMOS sensor, a 3x optical zoom and captures stills up to 2560 x 1920. A 2.4” TFT LCD extends from the left side of the body. Ports include composite, component, and USB. The GO-HD also offers a built-in LED light for night shooting.


Sanyo VPC-HD2
Image taken from: http://www.quesabesde.com/video-digital/noticias/Sanyo_H2D_2.jpg


The body design looks like it has been liberally lifted from the Sanyo VPC-HD2 (as shown in the picture above). What do you think? You guys be the judge. The tall and thin body has a rear-mounted up/down zoom toggle and joystick. The LCD panel has three playback control buttons.


Image taken from:
http://www.aiptek.com/www2/images/photo-hdv-2_02.jpg


The multiple recording options include 1280 x 720 at 30fps, 720 x 480 at 30fps, and 325 x 240 at 30fps. Files are exported in the .MOV format. Media Player 11 Decoder software comes with the camcorder. Aiptek claims that a 4GB SD card can store up to 120 minutes of the highest quality video. However, no SD card is included but the camcorder does ship with two small batteries and a remote control.

So which would you prefer? Rather leave out quality and style for an affordable price or would you rather pay more for a camcorder bearing a trusted brand that possess great features and design?

EVERIO GZ-HD7 (High Class Definition)

From this post onwards, I'll be referring to Digital Video Cameras as Digital Camcorders. Both are the same thing, just different terms. In my previous post, I provided some tips and guides to help you guys select a digital camcorder. In this post, we'll finally get to the real deal with an insight of the EVERIO GZ-HD7, a camcorder offering full high definition video quality. Lately, the High-Definition (HD) revolution has begun and it won't be long before every household will be equipped with a HDTV set.


Image taken from : http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/digital-cameras/jvc-hd-everio-gz+hd7-hard-drive-camcorder-with-3-ccds-due-next-month-242314.php


Joining the world of HD recording, JVC, a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated audio and video products, has a new addition to its award winning Everio hard-disk camcorder family. The new HD Everio GZ-HD7 is a HD camcorder that provides full HD 1920x1080i video quality combined with the convenience of hard-disk recording. The HD Everio GZ-HD7 camcorder boasts a 60GB built-in hard disk drive, allowing it to provide up to 5 hours of full HD recording, far longer than a digital video (DV) or tape camcorder's capabilities.


The HD Everio GZ-HD7 features three 1/5-inch CCD, one each for red, green and blue - and a Fujinon lens. Fujinon is a trusted name among professional broadcast and motion picture companies and this is the first time it is in a partnership with JVC. Fujinon supplies the HD Everio GZ-HD7 with 10x optical zoom lens which provides superior optical performance and nearly the same brightness(F1.8-1.9) throughout its f=3.3mm -33mm zoom range.


The HD Everio GZ-HD7 also has a wide range of additional features, including a Focus Assist function. This function displays the edge of in-focus elements in colour, while the rest of the image elements are in focus. The HD Everio GZ-HD7 is also equipped with 3 digital interfaces - USB, HDMI and i.LINK - allowing file saving, digital viewing on large screen displays and HD video streaming respectively.


The HD Everio GZ-HD also connects to an optional JVC DVD burner, the HD Everio Share Station, CU-VD40. With the Share Station, HD and still files can be played back without the use of the computer, also, archived files can be retrieved. Oh, I almost forgot, the HD Everio GZ-HD7 has also been made compatible with Blu-ray disc hardware and technology.

Source:
http://www.jvc.com/press/index.jsp?item=549&pageID=1
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/tapeless-hd/jvc-hd-everio-gz+hd7-hands-on-260308.php

Say Cheese

Before I go deeper into the world of digital video cameras, I'll be explaining about the things you need to take into consideration when buying a new digital video camera in this post. It is tough to make a decision because of the variety and the cost. It wouldn't come to you as a surprise that digital video cameras are not cheap and can easily take a huge chunk of your wallet with prices ranging from RM2,000 - RM 10,000. You wouldn't want to fork out so much money for a digital video camera that does not suit your expectations, would you? So here's some tips and factors to consider when purchasing your first digital video camera.


What's your budget?

• Spend within your budget. It does not have to be an expensive brand. Do some research and find one that suits your needs. There are lots of good quality budget digital video cameras available.
• Ask yourself these questions : What do you want to do with it? Are you going to be filming family events, vacations or even sporting events? Do you want to make short films?

Ease-of-use

• The digital video camera you are buying should be comfortable to hold and operate. Look out for one with user-friendly interface.

Size

• Is size important to you? It is recommended that you get a small one so that its easy to carry around and also available to record important events or scenes immediately.

Video quality

• The video and color performance are the most important factors to consider that distinguishes one given brand from another. One digital video camera can make your videos look vibrant while another would make them look dull.
• You might also want to test the video playback quality because some digital video cameras may portray good quality videos on its screen while the playback on PC turns out badly.

Audio quality

• Apart from video, audio functions are also important factors to be considered. The video digital camera should be able to record and playback audio with decent, if not superb clarity. It also must be able to allow manual audio adjustments and have an auto adjust mode.

Zoom quality

• Do not be tempted to choose one that claims to be able to zoom lots of times. Instead look for one that is able to magnify pixels and maintain picture quality.

Built-in features

• Choice of automatic exposure modes does help a lot. Other than that, built-in editing such as dubbing also totally depends on what you'll be using your digital video camera for.
  

Digital Still Image Capability

• This feature gives you the ability to shoot pictures just like a digital camera. This feature is unnecessary unless you don't have a separate digital camera to shoot still images because this feature jacks up the price way too much.

Image stabilization

• This feature is very useful for those with shaky hands or those that take videos outdoor a lot, where vigorous movement is unavoidable.

After sales support

• This factor is often ignored by most users. Since you're paying a huge amount of money for your digital video camera, why don't have a peace of mind owning it?
• Make sure it has good warranty coverage that also offers world-wide support if you're traveling often.

Source:
http://www.easycamcorders.com/content/Beginners-Guide.htm
http://www.snapjunky.com/camcorder-basics/some-tips-on-how-to-find-the-right-camcorder.shtml


Also, here's a good article to help you select a digital video camera.
http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/personal_tech/test_bench/article1524341.ece

Post Numero Uno

Helloooo...... Wazzup people? First thing's first, in this post I'll briefly explain what's this whole blog all about. Well, you would've probably get the gist of it by now, but tuck in closely if you do not want to miss anything interesting. This blog is for my CS135 assignment : New Technologies & HCI. My topic covers Deegeetalvidcams, oops pardon me, I'll be doing all about Digital Video Cameras. Yea, you heard it, ALL about Digital Video Cameras. Reviews, comparison, latest news, you name it. So basically this blog will have everything about deegeetalvidcams, oh shucks, Digital Video Cameras under one roof (well, almost everything). In case you're wondering, WHY Digital Video Cameras and not just Digital Cameras? Initially, I wanted to do Digital Cameras but my lecturer advised me to add in the Video because they are more advance and possess more features and therefore I have more to talk about.

And there you have it, a blog about Digital Video Cameras. Please do visit often and post some comments and if you have any knowledge or whatever you wanna share, please don't hesitate to do so. Ciao.

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