My Camera > Shooting modes63Using ZThe Z allows you to zoom in on a subject with less degradation ofphoto quality than the Digital zoom. However, the photo resolution maychange compared to when you zoom in by rotating the zoom ring.1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or i.2 Press [i-Function] on the lens to select Z.• You can also press [i-Function], and then press [C/F] or drag thescreen to select Z.3 Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratio.• You can also scroll the jog dial or drag the screen to select anoption.• Photo resolution varies according to the zoom ratio if you use theZ.3:2 16:9 1:1x1.2 4560X3040 (13.9M) 4560X2568 (11.7M) 3040X3040 (9.2M)x1.4 3888X2592 (10.1M) 3888X2184 (8.5M) 2592X2592 (6.7M)x1.7 3264X2176 (7.1M) 3264X1840 (6.0M) 2176X2176 (4.7M)x2 2736X1824 (5.0M) 2736X1536 (4.2M) 1824X1824 (3.3M)These figures are based on the maximum resolution at each image ratio.4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] tocapture the photo.• Z is not available when you capture burst shots.• Z is not available when you capture photos in the RAW file format.• Z is deactivated when you record videos by pressing the videorecording button.• This function is not available when you set 3D Auto Mode in 3D mode.