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February 2016
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227 Reviews
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The Ricoh Theta S takes the complex process of capturing and creating spherical photos and videos down to a single button press. Using its Wi-Fi and mobile apps
You can control the camera
And edit and share photos and video. Addition of self-timer gets
Shoots 360-degree video at full frame rate
Easy upload to Facebook
Relatively easy to YouTube
Reasonable price
Easiest 360 cam to use
Good hand-held
Portable design
Works with Google Street View app
Live-streaming capability
The editors didn't like
Processing takes its toll on photo and video quality
So just don't look too closely. Having separate apps for capture and editing hurts the user experience. You need to upload to Ricoh's site before sharing to other sites. Because of the twin-lens design
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...
Published: 2016-03-11, Author: Richard , review by: tomsguide.com
Simple to use, Produces nice-looking 360-degree photos that can be shared, Works with Samsung Gear VR
Video quality is poor, especially if the camera moves, 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...
Abstract: 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...
The Ricoh Theta S takes the complex process of capturing and creating spherical photos and videos down to a single button press. Using its Wi-Fi and mobile apps, you can control the camera, and edit and share photos and video. Addition of self-timer gets
Processing takes its toll on photo and video quality, so just don't look too closely. Having separate apps for capture and editing hurts the user experience. You need to upload to Ricoh's site before sharing to other sites. Because of the twin-lens design
Whether you're looking to create content for your VR headset or just love cool camera gadgetry, the Ricoh Theta S is an excellent way to start creating spherical images...
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Published: 2016-02-10, Author: Jim , review by: au.pcmag.com
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...
Abstract: 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...
Published: 2015-11-13, Author: Nick , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: 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...
