Ricoh THETA X 360 Camera Review
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The Ricoh THETA X solidifies its position as a specialized tool rather than a general-purpose 360 camera. Its design philosophy clearly prioritizes workflow efficiency and high-quality still imaging for professional applications. The inclusion of a large, bright touchscreen was a game-changing move, effectively untethering the user from a smartphone and creating a truly standalone device for capturing and reviewing shots in the field. This, combined with a swappable battery and microSD card slot, makes it a workhorse for high-volume jobs like real estate virtual tours and business documentation.
While its 60-megapixel still photos are sharp and detailed, the THETA X is not without its compromises. Video capabilities, though specified at a respectable 5.7K, consistently trail the quality and stabilization offered by more video-centric competitors. Furthermore, the perplexing decision to launch without RAW photo support was a significant drawback for serious photographers. Although this was eventually rectified through a firmware update that enabled DNG capture, the long wait was a notable misstep for a camera so focused on still image quality.
Ultimately, the THETA X excels within its intended niche. It is a purpose-built device that dramatically streamlines the process of creating virtual tours and capturing spaces. While videographers or hobbyists may find better value elsewhere, professionals who depend on speed, reliability, and excellent still-photo results will find its specific combination of features highly compelling.
- Excellent high-resolution 60MP still photos
- Large, responsive touchscreen dramatically improves workflow
- Swappable battery and expandable microSD storage
- Purpose-built features for virtual tours and professional use
- DNG RAW support added via firmware update
- Video quality and stabilization are not class-leading
- RAW photo capture was not available at launch
- Premium price point aimed at professional users
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Ricoh has announced the Theta X, its latest 360-degree camera aimed at professionals and businesses.
The RICOH THETA X is equipped with two 1/2″ type sensors and two f/2.4 ultra-wide-angle lenses. Each sensor has approximately 48MP resolution, so the resulting stills images, when stitched together, can have up to 60MP (11008 x 5504) in resolution (available only in JPEG).
Ricoh have announced the 360° Theta V, which gives users the ability to record and live stream video over USB, at up to UHD (3840×1920) 30 fps at 56Mbps. This is a big step up for Ricoh as their previous Theta S 360° could only record video in HD (1920 x 1080) 30 fps at 16 Mbps.
A lot of 360-degree companies are still trying to find their audience, but Ricoh doesn't have that issue. With the THETA-V, Ricoh has created a product that's perfect for capturing all your good times—whether it's throwing a Frisbee in the park, chilling at the beach, or anywhere in between. If you're looking for an easy-to-use, easy-to-carry spherical camera, I highly recommend the THETA V.
Two and a half years after its release, the Ricoh Theta X 360-degree camera can finally record RAW images thanks to a new firmware update. This update, version 2.61.0, brings HDR-DNG plug-in support, allowing users to capture still images in RAW (HDR-DNG, 16-bit float) format, a significant improvement over the previous JPEG-only capability.
At least that’s the way James Malcolm, the president of Ricoh America, sees it, and it’s the thinking behind the Theta S — a $349 360-degree photo and video camera that’s supposed to let you relive moments you capture without excluding you from the scene.
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The Theta V is Ricoh’s fifth generation 360 degree still and video camera. It is Ricoh’s first 360 degree camera to feature 4K, and it also packs in several other features that make it appealing to those in the VR space.
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About this product
The Ricoh Theta X 360 Camera offers image stabilization and real-time stitching for immersive content creation. It features a 2.25" touchscreen for preview and control, and can record 360 5760x2880 5.7K30 video. The camera uses swappable batteries and MicroSDXC cards for extended use.
Specs
- Usb
- USB-C Power Input/Output
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
- Card Slot
- Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I)
- Battery
- Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (1350 mAh)
- Waterproof
- No
- Battery Life
- 55 Minutes
- Weight Grams
- 170 g
- Dimensions Mm
- 136.2 x 51.7 x 29.0 mm
- Optical Zoom
- No
- Aperture Range
- f/2.4
- Min Focus Distance
- 40 cm
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 60 fps
- Max Video Bitrate
- 120 Mb/s
- Max Video Resolution
- 5760 x 2880
- Gnss
- GPS, SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN), QZSS, A-GPS
- Shutter Speed
- 1/16000 to 60 Seconds
- Iso Sensitivity
- 50 to 3200
- Internal Storage
- 46 GB
- Still Image Format
- EXIF / JPEG
- Sensor Size
- 1/2"-Type
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Effective Megapixels
- 48 Megapixel
- Rear Screen
- 2.25" TFT color LCD
- Touchscreen
- Capacitive sensing method
- Launch Price Usd
- 596.95
- Stabilization
- Image Stabilization
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