Maybe worth considering that weatherproof is even a loose term.

For any realistic claims, the camera would have an IP (Ingress Protection) rating. Normally expressed as a two digit number as explained here.

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Well spotted. I was about to suggest that this is an American "front" site as the date format on the thawte security logo is reverse.

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Battery-For-PENTAX-D-LI90-DSLR-K7-K-7-DLI90-D-LI90-DL19_W0...

Also just searched for caps and found this thread

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=33044425

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So I've no real complaint of a missing cap.

As others have said, the K10 batteries have caps.

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I have been using a Manfrotto 322 RC2 Heavy Duty Grip Ball Head for 5 years, never had any issues.

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Thanks for the replies chaps.

Odd that this did not. I do not think that it would have been removed.

Maybe the Pentax USA batteries do not have a cap supplied?

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Received a genuine Pentax battery from ADORAMA last night, $49.95 at USA prices. As it was not in stock, when I bought the grip, it was sent later with no extra shipping charges. Very good.

Now I can't remeber if the battery that came with my K7 had a plastic end cap on or not but this battery did not. As I will carry it as a spare (bought one in the UK from the bay)it will need to stay in a small plastic bag.

Finally to the point! Why don't Pentax include/ship it with a plastic end cap for safety reasons?

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Timing on the 1.7TC is just a little late for me. I have one coming from the bay (one of these new in box with papers etc). Having followed the thread here about them, I stated that I only had a 200mm f/2.5 and a 300mm A* f/4 to use it with. Expensive but if I don't use it too much, it'll go on the bay.

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An interesting read on Jessops, mentions the "Queue"

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Yes, I agree. The IQ of these lenses is superb, but that alone doesn't justify me keeping them. I really haven't been using them and I am sure you will agree that its better they find a better home with someone who can put them to a better use.

I will consider negotiating with someone who has a Sigma 180mm Macro too, well, the Pentax 200mm Macro would be better still . Clarky just told me that the Sigma is a superb lens. I would be making much more use of the Macro compared to all these three lenses put together. And also I would rather sell them now while they are still new and I could get good prices than letting them sit here for ages.[/quote]Your doing the right thing. One reason I love my Sigma 70-200EX is that it can focus pretty fast. To keep glass that your not happy with, for whatever reason, will effect your results. I run other systems alongside my Pentax kit but never, NOT have a Pentax with me.

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