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The sophisticated cameraDescribing the Ricoh Theta S as elegant is not a hyperbole. Unlike most 360-degree camera, it has gone through some refinements and the results show. It also puts this camera apart from the other 360-degree cameras in the market.Fo...
It makes immersive photography and videography accessible to everyone, Photos can be shared on social networks easily, It's fast...
Image and video resolution could be better...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2017-01-14 05:58:24
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W hen the first Ricoh Theta appeared back in 2013, it broke the rules of photography – and I find the concept as appealing now as I did then. This is photography unhindered by all the usual conventions, photography without the frame, and it's amazing how...
"With its modern camera sensor, the new Theta S is the 360-degree camera to buy."...
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All of a sudden, 360-degree content is the rage – or, at least, that's what YouTube, Facebook, and a bunch of camera makers would like you to think. These cameras can shoot a spherical (or nearly spherical) panoramic image – in one shot – and are being dr...
Easiest 360 cam to use, Good hand-held, portable design, Works with Google Street View app, Live-streaming capability...
So-so video resolution, Limited storage, Few apps available...
The Theta S isn't a primary camera, but a secondary device for creating 360-degree photos and videos. Because it's highly portable, it shouldn't be an issue to carry it alongside a regular camera or smartphone. It's ideal for events like concerts and wedd...
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However this is a two fish eye lens offering that captures both still and movie images in 360 degrees so ideal for those sightseeing adventures. A have read that a couple of other companies have launched such devices at the recent MWC (Mobile World Congre...
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Photo spheres or 360-degree images are fun ways of capturing places since they allow you to take a snapshot of the entire environment –far more immersive than the usual flat photos.Normally, this is achieved by manually snapping photos of the whole surrou...
Compact build, Easy to use, App is useful, Ample battery life, Overall a fun device...
Video quality not that great, Nonexpandable memory...
Photo spheres or 360-degree images are fun ways of capturing places since they allow you to take a snapshot of the entire environment –far more immersive than the usual flat photos.Normally, this is achieved by manually snapping photos of the whole surrou...
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The first Ricoh Theta appeared back in 2013. The 360-degree camera broke the rules of photography then, but I find the concept as appealing now as I did when I saw the first iteration. This is photography unleashed from all the usual rules, photography wi...
If you have a good reason to own a 360-degree video and stills camera, the Ricoh Theta S is a must have. Estate agents, location scouts, VR enthusiasts and anyone who puts on live events will love it, and it will also appeal to regular travellers looking...
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The device has a reassuringly easy to grip rubberised finish, although it does pick up fingerprints easily. A single button takes a shot or starts a video, with a button on the side switching between modes. There are blue glowing inidcators for mode and W...
If you have a good reason to own a 360-degree video and stills camera, then the Ricoh Theta S is a must have. Estate agents, location scouts, VR enthusiasts and anyone who puts on live events will love it, plus it will appeal to regular travellers looking...
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Spherical video lets your friends not only see your adventures, but also control what they see. The Ricoh Theta S is the newest piece of hardware that can capture and process video and images in 360-degrees. While it's not perfect, the $350 price point pu...
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Spherical video lets your friends not only see your adventures, but also control what they see. The Ricoh Theta S is the newest piece of hardware that can capture and process video and images in 360-degrees. While it's not perfect, the $350 price point pu...
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Ricoh Theta S hands-on Ricoh announced it's third Theta 360-degree camera, the Theta S, at IFA 2015 . If you've never heard of the Theta range, that's because it's relatively niche. The first version launched just two years ago and only took photos, while...
Shoots 360-degree video at full frame rate, Easy upload to Facebook; relatively easy to YouTube, Reasonable price...
Only 8GB of memory, with no removable option, Effective 360 video resolution lower than Full HD, Smartphone app essential for some functions...
The Ricoh Theta S provides decent 360 photos and acceptable 360 video for early adopters, but it's likely to be superseded soon...
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Ricoh is a pioneer in spherical imaging, a growing segment in the photography and videography space. It showed off a conceptual version of its original Theta camera at Photokina 2012, and brought the product to market the following year. Since then we've...
Captures 360-degree images and video, Remote control via smartphone app, Cloud service for image sharing, Compact...
Non-rugged design, Video on the soft side, Finicky Mac software, Wi-Fi video transfer can take a while...
The Ricoh Theta S is a 360-degree camera that is capable of capturing still images and smooth video...
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If you're looking to get started with 360-degree photography but don't want a huge rig with loads of cameras — and don't want to spend a fortune — then this is the camera to look at. It does very well with still images, but struggles some with video — as...
Great design, easy to hold, Buttons make shooting a cinch, Dedicated WiFi button helps with WiFi Direct, Relatively easy to upload and share...
WiFi Direct is still a pain, Theta S app is unintuitive, Video quality limited by 1080p resolution, Softtouch prone to pick up oil from hand...
Should you buy it? Yes!We very much are in the early adopter stage of consumer-friendly 360-degree cameras. And you very much get what you pay for at this point. The LG 360 CAM is the cheapest of the early models we've used, and the results, while decent...
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This handheld camera allows you to capture the entire world around you in a 360 o photo- or video-sphere, meaning you won't miss anything. The Ricoh Theta S has two cameras located on either side, allowing you to record all the action without having to mo...
Full 360-degree vision, Handheld, lightweight and pocketable, Has VR headset so you can easily relive images and videos, Compatible with Google Street View app...
Cannot attach to action camera mounts, Can see the stitching of the two camera feeds when viewing video, Limited storage (8 GB)...
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The Ricoh Theta S represents the third generation of Ricoh's 360-degree spherical cameras. Like the models that came before it, the Theta S is ultra-compact, yet it can take photos of your entire surroundings at the push of a single button. Those images c...
Unique 360degree images, Easy to hold thanks to nonslip finish, Light and compact, Doubled resolution compared to previous model, Improved battery life, Easy access to still and video recording, New live view mode, Supports long video files, Videos viewab...
Noisy in low light, PC Theta app has no photo browser, No dedicated strap lug, Shutter sound cannot be disabled, Live streaming feature is rudimentary, Price...
The Theta S is a highly-capable spherical camera that lets users approach photography and videography from a completely different perspective than a traditional camera. Its high resolution, live view, social media integration, and video mode make it a co...
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Panoramas? Pfft. These days, all of the cool kids are taking 360-degree photos and videos that allow you to look up, down, left and right, whether it's on your phone or in a virtual-reality headset like the Samsung Gear VR or Google Cardboard. Cameras lik...
Simple to us, Produces nice-looking 360-degree photos that can be share, Works with Samsung Gear VR...
Video quality is poo, especially if the camera move, App is basic and awkward to use...
The Theta S does what it is supposed to, producing 360-degree photos and videos that can be shared online. And the results look pretty good: You can move around them and zoom in and out in a way that feels very immersive. But although sharing photos is pr...
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Presented in ultra-high resolution.Intro Sample Images Specs PerformanceRicoh Theta S (4.365 oz./123.7 g with internal battery and 8 GB storage, about $350). I got mine at B&H. I'd also get it at Adorama or at Amazon.This ad-free website's biggest source...
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Ricoh is a pioneer in spherical imaging, a growing segment in the photography and videography space. It showed off a conceptual version of its original Theta camera at Photokina 2012, and brought the product to market the following year. Since then we've...
Captures 360-degree images and video, Remote control via smartphone app, Cloud service for image sharing, Compact...
Non-rugged design, Video on the soft side, Finicky Mac software, Wi-Fi video transfer can take a while...
The Ricoh Theta S is a 360-degree camera that is capable of capturing still images and smooth video...
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macworld.com Updated:
2017-01-14 05:58:38
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The Ricoh Theta S can shoot cool 360-degree photos and videos for $350...
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