I use a software ExposurePlot to analyse my photo, found most time (>90%) I was taking photo using <60mm, although that camera I was using can zoom to 400+mm.
I mentioned in my earlier post that I only see EZ in iA mode, that's why asking for help here. And also asked on perspective when using EZ. But so far no luck in getting the answers :(
A question on Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) on the LX3.
Some say it is cropping, just like we take the photo and crop it on a PC. But isn't the extra zoom (e.g. 60mm vs 100mm) will create a different perspective from simply cropping? Please correct me if I have a wrong understanding.
I can only...
Good you got yours with casing. The difference with Best Denki deal last week is $664 (after rebate) that has 2 8GB card, 3rd party battery, mini tripod, cleaning kit, but no casing and no screen protector.
LX3 was selling at Best Denki fair at Taka B2 for $699 with 2 8GB card, 1 spare battery, and cleaning kit/mini tripod. OCBC card has additional 5% rebate. So quite a decent price plus you have the option to buy extended warranty. Too bad today is last day if you miss it.
Where do you see it at 52500 yen? The cheapest according to this site is around 76,000 yen.
http://kakaku.com/item/20200510355/
The big stores' prices usually only apply when you join as a member, which probably does not apply to you if you just travel there.