Originally posted by Manel Brand Ok excanon. Accept my apologies and some further illustration of my words:
Robert Capa, Omaha Beach (doesn't look much concerned with weather conditions? What you say?)
Manel,
No apology needed, in hindsight my reply to your initial post seemed somewhat testy - sorry, it was unintentional. As for Capa's image, I have no answer to that. A working professional or an army photographer who has ready access to equipments can go for the image wholeheartedly. Whereas, a high school student who worked his summer holidays to buy a camera kit is not likely to chase after the image at all cost (even if he knew how).
You should read the "Combat Photographer Tells All" thread in the forum, it is a very riveting read and on page 20 of the thread, Robert Hillerby (thread's author) describes how he maintained his camera and lenses in the jungles of Viet Nam. He seems to agree with you on the camera's durability, but again it really comes down to how much an individual values his equipment versus chasing the image.
Thanks,