i was at NSC this morning,and i was surprise by the initial diagnose pf the problem,"it's a symptom of short circuit due to moisture or water sipping in"e guy was implying that i was careless.as far as i remember i never allowed this body get wet when im shooting beach abd make it a point not to change lense on the situation so i always use 2 body and fix e lense.Seriously fellow nikon user,its suppose to be one of the toughest body -this i got from
the spec
"One Tough CustomerLong the choice of professionals, Nikon SLRs are renowned for withstanding the most challenging conditions. From freezing temperatures of the arctic to the humidity of the rainforest, Nikons keep working long after other cameras have ceased to operate, and the D3 is built to continue this tradition. Magnesium alloy is used for the exterior cover, chassis and mirror box, while the seams and buttons of the camera body are sealed against the affects of dust and moisture"
another from e d3 site
"Countermeasures against dust, moisture and electromagnetic interference
The D3 goes the extra mile to protect against invasive moisture, dust and even electromagnetic interference. A comprehensive series of O-rings and other specialized seals, combined with additional Nikon engineering, keeps you shooting when lesser cameras would fail."
NSC says it waranty doesnt cover it,wtf man!:thumbsd: