Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/03/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Peter Jon White wrote: > > <<I wonder if the "Vietnam War Photographer" told of the problems with > Leicas jamming, and the reliability of the Nikon Rangefinders as part > of the sales pitch to Mr. Gandy, when Mr. Gandy was "lucky > enough to buy his wartime outfit"?>>>>>> > Considering that he had a LIFE cover, I think he was a Vietnam War photog. Considering that the price of the outfit was so low he was practically giving it away, I don't think he had any reason to lie. He was in combat and could choose any camera he wanted. The Nikon replaced Leica M's which had let him down. Considering that I made a large profit on the outfit when I sold it, I think I was lucky. Stephen Gandy