Question :
What differentiates the E-P7 from the E-PL10?

Answer:
The following table describes the differences:

Release Date	June 2021	November 2019
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds Mount
Effective Pixels	20.30 million pixels	16.05 million pixels
Sensor Type	4/3 Live MOS Sensor
Image Processor	TruePic VIII
Image Stabilization	Built-in image stabilization (5-axis sensor-shift) 4.5 steps	Built-in image stabilization (3-axis sensor-shift) 3.5 steps
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)	Not available
Monitor	Approx. 1,040,000 dots, Movable LCD (Upward tilting angle 80 degrees, Downward tilting angle 180 degrees, Selfie compatible), Touch Panel
Memory	SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-II compatible)
AF System	High-speed imager AF (Contrast AF)
AF points and AF target settings	121 AF points All Targets (121 points), Single Target (1 point), Group Target (9 points)
Focus Modes	Single AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Manual Focus (MF), S-AF+MF, AF tracking (C-AF+TR)
ISO Sensitivity	Auto: ISO LOW (approx. 100) - 25600 (Customizable, Default: ISO LOW - 6400) Manual: LOW, ISO200 - 25600
Shutter Speed	1/4000 - 60 sec. Bulb / Time shooting: maximum 30 min. (Default setting: 8 min.) Electronic Shutter: 1/16000 - 60 sec.
Sequential Shooting	Approx. 8.7 fps (in Sequential Shooting H mode) Approx. 5.0 fps (in Sequential Shooting L mode) Approx. 15.0 fps (in Silent Sequential Shooting H mode) Approx. 6.3 fps (in Silent Sequential Shooting L mode)	Approx. 8.6 fps (in Sequential Shooting H mode) Approx. 4.8 fps (in Sequential Shooting L mode) Approx. 14.1 fps (in Silent Sequential Shooting H mode) Approx. 6.1 fps (in Silent Sequential Shooting L mode)
Flash	Built-in Flash (Hot Shoe available)
Wireless RC Flash	RC Flash system / Radio Wireless Flash Control (by using FC-WR or FL-700WR)
Shooting modes selectable using the mode dial	AUTO / SCN (Scene) / AP (Advanced Photo) / ART (Art Filter) / P (Program) / A (Aperture Priority) / S (Shutter Priority) / M (Manual) / B (Bulb, Time) / Movie	AUTO / SCN (Scene) / AP (Advanced Photo) / ART (Art Filter) / P (Program) / A (Aperture Priority) / S (Shutter Priority) / M (Manual) / Movie
SCN (Scene) modes	22 modes Portrait, e-Portrait, Portrait + Landscape, Portrait + Nightscape, Nightscape, Handheld Starlight, Fireworks, Light Trails, Children, Sport, Panning, Landscape, Sunset, Beach & Snow, Backlight HDR, Candlelight, Silent, Macro, Nature Macro, Documents, Multi Focus Shot, Panorama
Shooting Option	Live Composite, Live Time, Multiple Exposure, HDR shooting, Silent shooting, Panorama, Keystone Compensation, AE Bracketing, Focus Bracketing, Interval shooting (Creating Time-lapse movie is available), Bulb shooting
Art Filters	16 art filters Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film
Art Filter Fine Tune	Available in Pop Art I/II, Soft Focus, Pin Hole I/II/III, Cross Process I/II and Instant Film	Available in Pop Art I and Soft Focus
Monochrome / Color Profile Control	Available 4 settings can be registered for both monochrome and color profile control.	Not available
Still Image Editing	Shadow Adjustment, Black & White, Sepia, Red-eye Fix, Saturation, (Resizing), (Trimming), Aspect, e-Portrait, Image Overlay, (Adding Audio to Pictures), RAW Data Edit (RAW editing according to camera settings / Two different settings can be edited and stored)	Shadow Adjustment, Black & White, Sepia, Red-eye Fix, Saturation, (Resizing), (Trimming), Aspect, e-Portrait, Image Overlay, (Adding Audio to pictures), RAW Data Edit (RAW editing according to camera settings)
Movie	MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264)
4K movie	Compatible
Movie Effect	Not available	One Shot Echo, Multi Echo, Art Fade, Old Film, Movie Tele-converter
Movie Edit	- Trimming movies (You can choose whether the section to be deleted begins with the first frame or ends with the last frame.) - Saving a selected frame as a still image (only for 4K movies)
Level Gauge	2-axis (horizontal / vertical)
Built-in Wi-Fi	- Wireless Shooting (Remote control shooting by smartphone) - Image Share (Orders for image upload onto a Smartphone can be saved) - Easy Connection (Connect using a QR code) - GPS Info Function (by using Smartphone GPS data / OI. Track)
Connector	- USB microB connector - HDMI Micro Connector (TypeD)
Menu Language	34 languages, including Japanese and English
Battery	BLS-50 (bundled)
Number of Recordable Images (Battery Life)	Approx. 360 shots (When using the BLS-50 battery and KIOXIA SDXU-D32G SDHC UHS-II card)	Approx. 350 shots (When using the BLS-50 battery and Toshiba EXCERIA™ Type1 32G SDHC UHS-I card)
USB Charging	Built-in battery can be charged with USB (by using the bundled USB-AC adapter)	Not available
Dust-proof, Splash-proof	Not available
Weight	- Approx. 337g (including battery and card) - Approx. 289g (body only)	- Approx. 380g (including battery and card) - Approx. 332g (body only)
Dimensions (Excluding Protrusions)	118.3 mm (W) x 68.5 mm (H) x 38.1 mm (D) / 4.7" (W) x 2.7" (H) x 1.5" (D)	117.1 mm (W) x 68 mm (H) x 39 mm (D) / 4.6" (W) x 2.7" (H) x 1.5" (D)
Color	Silver, White	White, Black, Brown

Question :
What types of shooting modes are available from the mode dial?

Answer:
Available shooting modes from the mode dial are (AUTO mode), (AP, Advanced Photo mode), SCN (Scene mode), ART (Art Filter), P (Program mode), A (Aperture Priority mode), S (Shutter Priority mode), M (Manual mode), B (Bulb / Time / Live composite) and (Movie mode).



The shooting modes can be selected from the mode dial. You can select a sub mode on the monitor in AP mode, SCN mode and Movie mode.




Shooting Modes for E-P7
AUTO mode
The camera automatically adjusts the settings best suited for the scene, which is convenient for beginners. Use the Live Guide to easily adjust color, brightness and background blurring.
Camera settings cannot be changed except some settings, because this is an automatic mode.



SCN (Scene mode)
This mode enables you to shoot in the appropriate settings by selecting a sub mode best suited to the subject or scene.
Select a general situation in sub mode 1, and then a more specific mode in sub mode 2. Camera settings are limited to maximize the effect of each Scene mode.

Sub Mode 1 (Subject type)	Sub Mode 2 (Scene mode)
People	Portrait, e-Portrait, Portrait + Landscape, Portrait + Nightscape, Children
Nightscapes	Nightscape, Portrait + Nightscape, Handheld Starlight, Fireworks, Light Trails
Motion	Sport, Children, Panning
Scenery	Landscape, Sunset, Beach & Snow, Panorama, Backlight HDR
Indoors	Candlelight, Silent, Portrait, e-Portrait, Children, Backlight HDR
Close-ups	Macro, Nature Macro, Documents, Multi Focus Shot

AP mode (Advanced Photo mode)
This mode enables you to take creative photos unique to D-SLR cameras.
Advanced shooting modes like Live Composite, Multiple Exposure and Live Time can be set with a simple operation.

While SCN modes such as Silent, Panorama and Light Trails achieve effects that are similar to the Live Composite in AP mode, more advanced settings are possible in AP mode than in SCN mode.

AP mode

Live Composite, Live Time, Multiple Exposure, HDR, Silent, Panorama, Keystone Compensation, AE Bracketing, Focus Bracketing

Art Filter
You can take creative pictures using art filters. The effects of art filters can be checked on the live view monitor before shooting, so you can select a desired art filter by checking the effects.



The following art filters are available:

Art filters
Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film

Some art filters have altered versions of the original art filter. (e.g. Pop Art I/II, Pin Hole I/II/III) Color Filter and Monochrome Color options are available with some art filters.

In Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pin Hole, Cross Process and Instant Film, you can adjust the color filter by moving the slider on the monitor up and down (Fine Tune).

P (Program mode)
The camera automatically adjusts the settings best suited for the scene. Camera menu settings such as white balance and exposure compensation can be changed.

A (Aperture Priority mode)
When the aperture value (F-number) is set manually, the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed automatically.
If a smaller aperture (F-number) is set, the focus range becomes narrower. You will get pictures of a subject with out-of-focus background. If a larger aperture (F-number) is set, the focus range becomes wider. Both the subject and the background come into focus.

S (Shutter Priority mode)
When the shutter speed is set manually, the camera sets the appropriate aperture automatically.
A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast-moving action without blurring. A slow shutter speed will blur a fast-moving action. This blurring will give the impression of dynamic motion.

M (Manual mode)
Both the aperture and the shutter speed can be set manually. You can use a fast shutter speed suitable for the subject, and a narrower aperture to ensure the depth of field.

B (Bulb / Time / Live composite)
BULB (Bulb photography), TIME (Time photography) and LIVE COMP (Live composite photography) is available. The results of LIVE BULB and LIVE Time can be checked on the monitor while shooting so you can end the photography whenever you want.

BULB (Bulb photography) / LIVE BULB	The shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed.
TIME (Time photography) / LIVE TIME	Press the shutter release button all the way down to start the exposure. To end the exposure, press the shutter button all the way down again.
LIVE COMP (Live composite photography)	Open the shutter for a long time to make an exposure. This allows you to take pictures while viewing the changing result in bright light traces such as fireworks and stars without changing the brightness of the background. Multiple shots are combined and recorded as a single image.

(Movie mode)
This mode enables you to create movies. In addition to standard movies, you can shoot 4K movies (in 4K mode) or slow motion movies (in High-speed mode).

Movie modes	Description
4K	Record 4K movies.
Standard	Record standard movies.
High-speed	Record slow-motion movies. Sound is not recorded.

Question :
How can I charge the battery while in camera using the bundled USB-AC adapter?

Answer:
The battery in E-P7 can be charged while in camera by using the bundled F-5AC USB-AC adapter and the USB cable. The battery is charged only when the camera power is off. It takes about four hours to fully charge the battery.

The USB-AC adapter cannot be used as a power source for taking images or viewing the recorded images.



How to charge the battery with USB-AC adapter F-5AC
The following procedure explains how to charge the battery in the camera by using the USB-AC adapter F-5AC and the USB cable.

1. Turn off the camera power and insert the BLS-50 battery into the camera.



2. Connect the camera to the F-5AC USB-AC adapter using the bundled USB cable.



The CHARGE lamp lights during charging.



3. The CHARGE lamp goes out when the battery reaches full charge. Charging stops when the camera is turned on.

The BLS-50 battery can also be charged using the separately sold BCS-5 Lithium-ion Battery Charger. Charging takes about 3 hours 30 minutes.

Question :
Approximately how many shots can be taken with a fully-charged battery?

Answer:
You can take approximately 360 shots with a fully charged battery.

Shooting condition (according to CIPA standard):
using the Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery BLS-50 and a KIOXIA SDXU-D032G card

Question :
What is the approximate movie recording time with a fully charged battery?

Answer:
The following table describes the approximate movie recording time with a fully charged battery:

Approximate sequential movie recording time

80 min. (according to JEITA) 140 min. (when zooming or other operations are not used)

Shooting conditions:
· When using a fully charged battery, repeating the maximum recording time per movie (29 min.)
(The recording time may vary depending on the temperature or image quality.)
· When using a M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ lens
· When recording 4K movies

Question :
Where can I find the instruction manual for my camera?

Answer:
You can find the manual online. You can download the instruction manual for your camera.
See the following Web page to find the available manuals:

Download Manuals

Question :
What kinds of SCN (Scene) modes are available?

Answer:
In SCN (Scene) mode, you can shoot in an appropriate setting by selecting a subject or shooting scene.
Set the mode dial to SCN, and then select a sub mode from 22 modes.


When the mode dial is already set to SCN (Scene) mode, press the button to select other sub modes.


Available SCN (Scene) modes:

Sub mode 1	Sub mode 2	Description
People	Portrait	Suitable for portrait shooting. Brings out skin texture.
	e-Portrait	Smooths out skin tones and texture. The camera records two pictures: one with the effect applied and one without.
	Portrait + Landscape	Suitable for portraits with a landscape in the background. Blues, greens, and skin tones are captured beautifully.
	Portrait + Nightscape	Suitable for portrait shooting against a background of night view. Raise the flash manually. The use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is recommended.
	Children	Suitable for photographs of children or other active subjects.
Nightscapes	Nightscape	Suitable for shooting of night scenes using a tripod to hold the camera steady. The camera uses a slower shutter speed than normal. The use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is recommended.
	Portrait + Nightscape	Suitable for portrait shooting against a background of night view. Raise the flash manually. The use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is recommended.
	Handheld Starlight	Suitable for shooting night scenes without using a tripod. Reduces blur when shooting low light/illuminated scenes. The camera makes eight exposures and combines them into a single photograph.
	Fireworks	Suitable for shooting fireworks at night. The camera uses a slower shutter speed than normal. The use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is recommended.
	Light Trails	The camera automatically shoots multiple images, combines each bright areas, and composites them into a single image. With normal long exposure, an image of light trace such as star trails with bright buildings tends to get too bright. Using Light Trails mode, you can capture such images without over exposure while checking the progress on the monitor. Press the shutter button to start shooting. While the camera automatically shoots multiple images, you can view the changing result on the monitor. Press the shutter button again to end shooting once the desired result is achieved (maximum 3 hours). The use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is recommended. Advanced settings is available via live composite photography (dark and light field composite) in B mode.
Motion	Sport	Suitable for fast action shooting. The camera will take photos while the shutter button is pressed.
	Children	Suitable for photographs of children or other active subjects.
	Panning	Suitable for photographs of moving subjects with a blurred background. The camera chooses the optimal shutter speed for panning shots based on camera motion.
Scenery	Landscape	Suitable for landscape shooting.
	Sunset	Suitable for shooting the sunset.
	Beach & Snow	Suitable for shooting at snow-capped mountains, seascapes in the sun, and other whitish scenes.
	Panorama	Take panoramic photos with a wider angle of view than that of normal shots. Press the shutter button, and then pan the camera slowly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the display.
	Backlight HDR	Suitable for high-contrast scenes. Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes four shots and subsequently merges them into one, correctly exposed image.
Indoors	Candlelight	Suitable for shots of candlelit scenes. Warm colors are preserved.
	Silent [ ♥ ]	Disable camera sounds and lights in situations in which they may be unwelcome.
	Portrait	Suitable for portrait shooting. Brings out skin texture.
	e-Portrait	Smooths out skin tones and texture. The camera records two pictures: one with the effect applied and one without.
	Children	Suitable for photographs of children or other active subjects.
	Backlight HDR	Suitable for high-contrast scenes. Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes four shots and subsequently merges them into one, correctly exposed image.
Close-ups	Macro	Suitable for close-ups.
	Nature Macro	Suitable for vivid close-ups of flowers or insects.
	Documents	Suitable for photos of timetables or other documents. The camera heightens the contrast between the letters and background.
	Multi Focus Shot	The camera takes up to eight images at once at different focus positions.

Question :
What kinds of AP modes are available?


Answer:

AP (Advanced Photo) mode enables you to shoot in advanced settings like Live Composite and Multiple Exposure with a simple operation.



While SCN modes such as Silent, Panorama and Light Trails achieve effects that are similar to the Live Composite in AP mode, more advanced settings are possible in AP mode than in SCN mode.
When the mode dial is already set to AP mode, press the (Shortcut) button to select other modes.

Available AP modes:

AP mode	Description
Live Composite	For recording light trails of stars and other objects while keeping the overall exposure constant. The results of each moment can be checked on the monitor while shooting. Picture mode and White Balance can be changed, which is not possible in the SCN mode Light Trails. It is recommended to stabilize the camera using a tripod to prevent camera shake and to shoot with remote control using the wireless remote mode via OI.Share. The maximum recording time for one file is approximately 3 hours. Advanced settings can be configured via Live Composite (LIVECOMP.) in B mode.
Live Time	For recording pictures in long time exposures without pressing the shutter button. The results of each moment can be checked on the monitor while shooting. The recording stops when you press the shutter button again or when the set time has elapsed. It is recommended to stabilize the camera using a tripod to prevent camera shake and to shoot with remote control using the wireless remote mode via OI.Share. Advanced settings can be configured via BULB / TIME in B mode.
Multiple Exposure	Combines two different images into a single shot. After taking the first image by depressing the shutter button, the first image is displayed translucently on the monitor, so the second shot can be composed using the first image as a guide. Advanced settings can be configured via Multiple Exposure in P / A / S / M mode.
HDR	Captures details in both bright highlights and deep shadow areas. A series of four shots with different exposure are captured and combined into a single image. Noise may be noticeable when taking photos in conditions where the shutter speed becomes slow. For best results, stabilize the camera using a tripod.
Silent	Disables camera sounds and lights in situations in which they may be unwelcome. Electronic shutter is enabled in this mode. Note that due to the electronic shutter, the desired results may not be achieved under flickering light sources such as fluorescent or LED lamps or if the subject moves abruptly during shooting. The subject may appear to be distorted in photographs if camera moves quickly during shooting or when shooting fast-moving subjects. Advanced settings can be configured via Silent in P / A / S / M / ART mode.
Panorama	Takes a series of shots that are joined together to create a wide-angle photo (Panorama photo) only by following an on-screen guide. Choose from two angles of view: a wider angle than normal shots ( ), or an even wider angle ( ). · Shooting may be cancelled and an error displayed if: the camera is panned too slowly or too quickly / the camera is panned diagonally / the camera is panned in the opposite direction to the arrow in the display / the lens is zoomed in or out / panning does not start within a set period
Keystone Compensation	Correct the effects of perspective in photos of buildings or landscapes. You can correct the image using the control dial (Up, Down, Right, Left button) while looking at the image on the monitor.
AE Bracketing	Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes a series of photos, varying exposure with each frame. 3 or 5 frames are taken once the shutter button is depressed. 3f (3 frames): Takes 3 frames. The first at ±0.0 EV (optimal exposure), the second at -1.0 EV and the third at +1.0 EV. 5f (5 frames): Takes 5 frames. The first at ±0.0 EV (optimal exposure), the second at -1.3 EV, the third at -0.7 EV, the fourth at +0.7 EV and the fifth at +1.3 EV.
Focus Bracketing	Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes a series of eight photos, varying the focus distance with each shot. The camera takes pictures at the focus distance that is secured by pressing the shutter button halfway down, and at slightly different points shifting the focus from the foreground to the background. You can choose the amount of focus distance changes from two modes: (changes by a large amount) and (changes by a small amount).

Question :
Can I assign camera functions to the AEL/AFL button and movie button? (Button Function)

Answer:
You can assign frequently used functions to the Fn button (function button) and button (movie button) in Button Function setting. The assigned functions are available with a simple operation.



Functions that can be assigned in Button Function setting
The following functions can be assigned to the AEL/AFL button and button when shooting mode is set to P / A / S / M.

Function	AEL/AFL button	button
Digital Tele-converter	✔	✔
Magnify	✔	✔
Peaking	✔	✔
Touch Screen Operation Lock	✔	✔
Off	✔	✔
AEL/AFL	✔	✔
Preview	✔	✔
One-touch White Balance	✔	✔
AF Area Select	✔	✔
MF	✔	✔
Exposure Compensation	✔	✔
REC	-	✔

How to change the assigned setting
1. In P / A / S / M mode, press the [OK] button to display the super control panel.

2. Select (Button Function) using the arrow pad button.



3. In Button Function, select a button (AEL/AFL button or button) where to assign a function using the arrow pad Up and Down button and press the [OK] button. The AEL/AFL button is selected in this procedure.



4. Select a function using the arrow pad Up and Down button and press the [OK] button.



5. Press the [OK] button again to complete the setting.

Question :
Can I use camera accessories compatible for the Accessory Port (AP2)?

Answer:
No, you cannot use camera accessories such as the Communication Unit PP-1 or Electronic Viewfinders VF-4 / VF-3 / VF-2. The E-P7 is not equipped with the Accessory Port (AP2).

Question :
What is pixel mapping?

Answer:
click here:
Q&A : Pixel mapping