This issue has impacted volume quite a bit, amazing how much fear it spreads. I got one of the early batches, and at least for my test, have not managed to recreate the issue, (tripod, etc), so I suspect my camera is fine.
Kinda sad to see the camera tarnished so much. Compared to other launces, this camera has more 1 and 2 star rating than I suspect any other Nikon SLR.
Which is ironic, since IMO, its the best Nikon in the lineup.
course, lots of the negatives appear to be Canon trolls that often did not even buy the camera. I think Amazon should do a better job making sure that only people that actually buys a camera can post a review.
I mean, one guy claimed to had tested 5 cameras in a store,, really...!..? Can you imagine a store allowing some guy to unpack 5 D800 and test each one without buying. makes you wonder.