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Re: [OM] most durable camera discussion, incl OM-1, from Leica f

Subject: Re: [OM] most durable camera discussion, incl OM-1, from Leica f
From: Richard Schaetzl <Richard.Schaetzl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 16:34:19 +0200
*- DORIS FANG -* wrote:

>   I once watched a fellow photog's Nikon F2 & MD fall from his grip, and
> do endos down a stadium steps for at least 60 feet. I expected it to be
> shredded. The guy picked it up, removed the broken 180/2.8, and kept on
> shooting ! The meter did die, though.

But one can assume the flange distance was out of alignment after such a
fall. Im not sure this is a special Nikon disease, but a friend always
has to repair his Nikons because of such faults. 

Regards

Richard



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