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		<title>Leica Drops Another Photokina Hint</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:13:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reader Dr. Josesph forwarded me a copy of a letter sent to him by Leica concerning the R-System and a possible solution that might be announced shortly. A m4/3 based system with an adapter would make all of those R lenses floating about quite viable again and would not limit the camera to a niche market.   30. August 2010/ Ulrich Deiß / Infoservice / Telefon 06442 208 &#8211; 111 / Telefax &#8211; 455 / info@leica-camera.com Dear Mr. Dr. Joseph, Thank you very much for your e-mail regarding the LEICA R System. I can understand your disappointment that there will be no &#8220;R10&#8243;. Please let me explain the reason for this: At photokina 2008 Leica Camera AG announced that a digital reflex camera &#8220;LEICA R10&#8243; would compliment the R-System. At this time the technical and economical assessments for the project were in progress. The findings have shown that under the present technical capabilities of Leica and the current competitive situation the market potential for a digital reflex camera with R-Bayonet would be limited to current R customers. Chance for getting new customers using competitor´s products would be quite low. The installed customer base using R-equipment would not have been sufficient [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Two New Powerful Olympus Micro Four Thirds Zoom Lenses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:14:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[World’s Smallest 600mm Telephoto Zoom Lens and 80-300mm Equivalent Lenses Deliver Both Extreme Portability and Optimal HD Movie Recording ﻿CENTER VALLEY, Pa., August 31, 2010 – Olympus today announces two new lenses to its Micro Four Thirds lens family: the M.ZUIKO® DIGITAL ED 75-300 MM F4.8-6.7 and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150MM F4.0-5.6. Both lenses feature a high-speed, silent autofocus during still shooting and high definition (HD) movie capture. They are the ultimate lenses for zooming in on sporting events, beautiful wildlife and faces from a distance, and because they make barely a whisper when focusing, they won’t call attention to photographer or add unwanted noise to movie recordings. Look what you can do. Strong Zooms The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 with a 35 mm equivalent of 150-600mm is the world’s smallest and lightest 600mm super telephoto lens. Weighing merely 15.17 ounces and measuring 2.76 by 4.57 inches, this lightweight lens delivers excellent portability and outstanding image quality when paired with the award-winning Olympus PEN® cameras. Previous lenses offering 600mm or more have been too large and heavy for most users to enjoy super telephoto shooting. This lens is smaller and lighter than the comparable ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 70-300mm f4.8-6.7. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Announces Special Edition EP-2 in Black</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:49:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hamburg, 31 August 2010 – The remarkable PEN camera range is already a firm favourite with design enthusiasts and now Olympus has a special treat in store. Two exclusive kits for the flagship E-P2 feature a mouth-watering selection of matching accessories, all in elegant black. In addition to the sleek black version of the E-P2 camera, both kits offer a black edition of the super-slender M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:2.8 Pancake lens. Available in black exclusively with these kits, this exquisite lens looks destined for must-have status. Both kits also include one of two additional, high-grade accessories. ﻿The E-P2 Special Black EVF Edition features the sharp lines and flexibility of the detachable V-F2 electronic viewfinder while the E-P2 Special Black Flash Edition offers the slim retro chic of the compact FL-14 external flash, also available in black only in this limited edition kit.   Both accessories are a stunning sight in black. For style aficionados, the icing on the cake is a historical lens cap featuring the famous F logo from the classic 1963 Olympus Pen F, one of the most stylish cameras ever made. The E-P2 Special Black EVF Edition will be available for €1,079 and the E-P2 Special Black [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hints of a Leica Micro 4/3 Camera?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:43:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An interesting tidbit cropped up on the Mecablitz 58 AF-2 announcement on Photoscala: Depending on the model offers the mecablitz 58 AF-2 digital, the main special features of Canon (E-TTL and E-TTL II), Nikon/Fujifilm- (i-TTL and D-TTL, 3D-flash mode), Olympus / Panasonic / Leica (Four Thirds-TTL mode), Pentax (P-TTL) or Sony (ADI DSLR) cameras. Can this possibly mean a Leica branded M4/3 camera is in the offing?]]></description>
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		<title>Noktor Opens Website &#8211; HyperPrime 50mm up for Pre-order</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Kid On The Block lens maker, Noktor has officially opened it&#8217;s website an is taking pre-orders for it&#8217;s HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95. Currently available in m4/3 mount, this lens is the fastest prime lens available for that format. Due to m4/3&#8242;s 2x crop factor, the Noktor 50mm has an EFL of 100mm making it an ideal portrait lens. Speed-wise, this lens is as fast as Leica&#8217;s famed Noctilux 50mm f/0.95, but it remains to be seen whether its optics come anywhere near the caliber of Leica&#8217;s glass. Still, it&#8217;s a damn fast lens for less than 1/10 the price of the Noctilux. (The announced retail price of the Noktor is $750 USD. The retail price of the Leica Noctilux 50mm f/0.95 is $10,495 USD). The next closest lens would be the $1100 CV Nokton 50mm f1.1 which would still require the addition of a $200 M-m4/3 adapter. I have contacted Noktor and am trying to arrange for a review sample. Cross your fingers.]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Introduces the E-PL1 and Two Lenses</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CENTER VALLEY, Pa., February 3, 2010 – The new Olympus PEN® E-PL1 is truly greater than the sum of its parts, with a surprisingly small camera body packed with technology normally found in bigger, bulkier and heavier professional Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras and High-Definition (HD) camcorders. This third-generation PEN is built for shutterbugs who always wanted better pictures and considered a DSLR, but were intimidated by the bulky size and complex interface. The new camera’s simple design and easy interface enable consumers to easily create amazing images never dreamt possible. It will make you wonder how Olympus managed to put all of these powerful features inside such a compact camera for only $599.99. The E-PL1 equals an affordable and powerfully simple all-in-one package that travels with you to capture life in the high quality that your memories deserve. “Many of today’s consumers want a camera with the professional still image quality of a DSLR and HD video in a compact body that’s as easy to use as a point-and-shoot,” said John Knaur, senior marketing manager, Digital SLR, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “Thanks in part to an image sensor that’s approximately eight times larger in size than what’s inside [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Announces E-P2 &amp; New Lenses</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:08:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The British Journal of Photography reports: Olympus has updated its Micro Four Thirds E-P1 camera, introducing new features such as AF tracking and an electronic viewfinder to the E-P2, which now comes in a black finish As with the E-P1, the E-P2 sports a 12 million pixel resolution sensor built around the new Micro Four Thirds (MTF) format, it can shoot up to 3fps and features an image stabilization system with four EV steps. It also has a 30 fps 720p HD video mode, with stereo sound and an AF live view. It also features &#8216;art filters&#8217; for special effects such as monochrome shooting (that can also be used in video mode), variable aspect ratios and a multi-exposure mode. The MTF format, co-developed by Olympus and Panasonic, uses a smaller sensor (17.3x13mm) than in other DSLR cameras, achieving the gains in compactness by doing away with a mirror box and TTL optical viewfinder. The size has also been reduced with a six-millimeter smaller lens mount. However, the E-P2 adds new features such as AF tracking, making ‘the sharp capture of moving subjects easier,’ says Olympus. It also offers a 1.44 million dot electronic viewfinder with 100% field of view. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Panasonic Introduces the Lumix DMC-GF1</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Secaucus, NJ (September 2, 2009) – Today, Panasonic announced the new LUMIX DMC-GF1, the latest addition to the award-winning LUMIX G Series, which debuts as the world’s smallest and lightest system digital camera with a built-in flash*. The LUMIX DMC-GF1 distinguishes itself from previous models with its elegant, compact design reminiscent of classic film cameras, yet builds on Panasonic’s success with the revolutionary LUMIX G Series of digital interchangeable lens system cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. With its compact size, user-friendly design and ability to record High Definition (HD) video and take professional-quality photos, the LUMIX GF1 continues to redefine digital photography standards. “Panasonic changed the digital camera industry with the world’s first Micro Four Thirds digital camera, the LUMIX G1 – a compact “DSLR-like” digital camera that produces exceptional image quality. Then, as we continued to raise the innovation bar, Panasonic launched the LUMIX GH1, adding full High Definition 1080p video recording with continuous auto focus,” said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “The new LUMIX GF1 continues the evolution and is the perfect addition to our LUMIX G Series, as its sophisticated, small body makes it easier and more convenient [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus E-P1: Start of the Next Digital Age?</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/06/17/olympus-e-p1-start-of-the-next-digital-age/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:31:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Olympus finally letting the micro four-thirds cat out of the bag, has the Next Digital Age finally dawned? You&#8217;re probably thinking &#8220;What has Carlos been smoking and can he send me a couple of pounds?&#8221; All I ask is that you hear me out for a second. Let&#8217;s take a critical look at the technological developments in digital camera design in the last few years. Camera Size In the professional space, camera size has not changed much with digital. In some cases the cameras have gotten larger! Granted, today&#8217;s pro digital bodies are smaller than their progenitors but the difference isn&#8217;t that much. The main culprit: batteries. The accessory to the crime: the high performance components that comprise the guts of most any pro camera. Very power hungry thus requiring huge batteries to provide a reasonable run time for pro photographers. Nikon recently bucked this trend with the introduction of the D700. A more compact pro/semi-pro camera with the guts of its pro level sibling (the D3) crammed inside. Smaller body, lighter weight, same image performance characteristics. However, the true villain in this epic tale are the stable of lenses owned by most pro photographers. Pro photographers own/use lots [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Unveils the E-P1: Not an SLR. It&#8217;s a PEN.</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/06/16/olympus-unveils-the-e-p1-not-an-slr-its-a-pen/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CENTER VALLEY, Pa., June 16, 2009 – A new era of digital imaging begins today with the launch of the Olympus E-P1. The world’s smallest 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens system camera blends the high-quality still images of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) with High Definition (HD) video, stereo Linear PCM audio recording and In-Camera Creativity within an ultra-portable body. The easy-to-use E-P1 expands your creative horizons and its diverse multimedia features offer something for everyone. Built for today’s visual generation who lead active lives online and offline, the E-P1 will make you rethink what you can do with a camera. Capture More of the Life You Live Shooting spontaneous images of your daily life usually means snapping small, grainy images with your cell phone or using a point-and-shoot if it’s handy. A DSLR delivers incredible image quality, but most aren’t compact enough to roam with you. Now, the E-P1 changes the game with a compact body that delivers the professional quality images of a DSLR without the bulk. Moreover, its sharp HD video capture and stereo audio helps you live a better-documented life because you’re carrying one portable camera rather than a DSLR, an HD camcorder and a high-end audio [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus E-P1 Fullsized Image Surfaces</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/06/15/olympus-e-p1-fullsized-image-surfaces/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Olympus E-P1, their long-awaited entry into the Micro Four-Thirds arena announced last year, is going to be formally announced tomorrow. Many images have surfaced including a tiny version of this: I should have full press releases on the 16th and hopefully a review sample some time thereafter. I just hope they offer it in black&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus E-P1 pixellated</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:41:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Olympus' highly anticipated entry into the micro four-thirds arena, the direct descendant of the classic Olympus PEN, is scheduled to be revealed on June 16, 2009. ...  Here is the image in question:        Based on this top-down view, we can assume the following:     No built-in flash (popup or otherwise)  No optical/electronic viewfinder (possible shoe-mounted accessory as was previously speculated)  In-camera image stabilization/dust removal (SSWF = Supersonic Wave Filter)  Full/semi-auto + manual operation and movie mode (HD?)  ]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Pen Movie: Micro 4/3 teaser?</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/05/22/olympus-pen-movie-micro-43-teaser/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 15:09:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Photorumors.com  (great site, I highly recommend it) posted a shot from a movie posted on the Olympus website ostensibly celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Olympus PEN camera.   However, since previous    statements by Olympus bigwigs indicate that their long-awaited μ4/3 camera will honor the PEN design (and the prototype which I have seen with my own eyes is very PEN-ish) could this be a teaser for said camera? ]]></description>
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		<title>More Olympus Micro 4/3 Rumors</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/05/15/more-olympus-micro-43-rumors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 06:55:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In discussions with other photographers (especially those who can read/translate japanese) the  announcement  states that:      the Olympus micro-4/3rds camera(s) have been designed to carry on the philosophy of the "silver-halide" era  PEN  half-frame cameras;  about a third of compact camera users are considering moving up to a DSLR but don't because those cameras are too big, heavy, expensive, and complex -- these users are seen as the target for the micro-4/3rds models;  this is the strategy by which Olympus can "revive their imaging business".   [translation provided  here ]  So Olympus, like Panasonic, is targeting the "soccer mom" looking to move up from P&#38;S cameras to something more sophisticated but still maintain ease of use and small size. ...  The design is such a hit that Panasonic &#38; Leica are rumored to be hard at work designing a μ4/3 system similar to it which will likely be sold as the Lumix LX-5/D-Lux 5 respectively. ]]></description>
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		<title>Micro Four Thirds &#8211; E-System Digital SLR</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/05/07/micro-four-thirds-e-system-digital-slr/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 01:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Olympus, the other Micro Four-Thirds Company, who initially made a big splash at the m4/3 intro with their retro styled prototype, has been very, very quiet about their development in this area. Until now. The banner above is currently gracing the Micro Four Thirds page over at olympusamerica.com. Other rumor sites have pretty much confirmed that the orange color will not be available (thank the maker). Hopefully this will be a real competitor to the rumored Panny LX-5/Leica D-Lux5. I for one am keen to see this happen. [From Micro Four Thirds - E-System Digital SLR]]]></description>
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		<title>Panasonic Micro 4/3 camera image spotted in the wild.</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/08/26/panasonic-micro-43-camera-image-spotted-in-the-wild/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we head into Photokina, the images and spyshots start to crop up with greater frequency as NDA&#8217;s and people&#8217;s ability to keep their mouth&#8217;s shut are strained to the breaking point. Here we see a picture of a Panasonic Micro 4/3&#8242;s interchangeable lens camera. I believe the image is a computer generated model (albeit, a good one). But whether it escaped from a PanOLeica engineer&#8217;s laptop or someone&#8217;s fertile imagination remains to be seen. The image evokes all of the design principles put forth in the recent Panasonic/Olympus Micro Four/Thirds announcement and the inclusion of Leica glass is very welcome (even if it is built by Panasonic) but I wouldn&#8217;t be put off by some Zuiko glass well. This next image shows the body with the lens removed exposing the 11 electrical contacts (up from 9 contacts in the standard Four Thirds mount). This brings up the mystery of the increase in contacts. For what purpose? Fear not! Our intrepid engineer (artist?) provides us with an answer: a shoe mounted electronic viewfinder (EVF)! Once again, the design specs of Micro Four Thirds are followed. The spec calls for no mirror box in this design. This leads one to believe [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Analysis of Micro Four-Thirds</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/08/09/analysis-of-micro-four-thirds/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the recent press release by Olympus and Panasonic about Micro Four Thirds (m4/3), the photo-blogosphere has been buzzing concerning product announcements around this as Photokina 2008 approaches. To recap, Olympus and Panasonic announced a new variation of their five year old Four Thirds digital camera platform designed for smaller, thinner interchangeable lens cameras using the 4/3 sensor and capable of providing DSLR quality images in a smaller form-factor. However, there are many questions still floating about concerning the implementation of this digital-only specification. Translations of the press release has Olympus &#038; Panasonic targeting women as the main demographic for this new camera format. They also feel, to a lesser degree, that DSLR owners will be interested as well. I feel that they are underestimating the desire of DSLR owners to have a small, easy-to-carry, high-quality backup camera. Sigma botched it with the DP1 and Nikon&#8217;s recently announced P6000 may be trumped by this technology. Another group missed entirely is the rangefinder crowd. While Leica&#8217;s M8 is currently the only interchangeable digital rangefinder on the market, the high cost of entry and camera&#8217;s quirkiness (don&#8217;t get me wrong, I own one and love it) tends to relegate it to being [...]]]></description>
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