hehe but I will not go all crazy to push the limit. There is a reason why Nikon will never state officially or over emphasize in too many words about weather proof of their camera. If somehow your lens has been dropped or hit hard, the integrity of the shell or seal might be compromised. When that happens, it might not stand up to water splashing on it by rain..eg. There is only so much it can take before you break thru beyond that point. How you maintain your equipment can make a difference in that regards.