Nikon D3s — effectively unavailable?

A consulting client of mine asked me where to find the Nikon D3s after we settled on it as the best choice for his needs. But after checking B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon, my local store, and several other vendors, I realized that the D3s is just unavailable. If you know of one at a reputable US dealer, please let me know. THANKS to readers a few small dealers did have them, and problem solved.

Could rumors of an imminent Nikon D3xs be related to the shortage? I don’t give rumors much credence, but September Photokina seems reasonable. The shortage must be due to some kind of production delay.

My review of the Nikon D3s in DAP makes it clear how excellent it is, so if there is a D3xs coming, I’ll be all over it, and my Nikon D3x will be for sale not long after.