I work in Film VFX on set, so have been looking into a way to use the Theta Z1 to replace my full frame camera and 8mm for taking bracketed HDRI images. I had previously been testing Authydra, which is an excellent app but doesn’t yet have the DNG support. Here are my thoughts when testing: Captures DNG and jpg - Excellent! On Windows, using File Manager, copy over to your computer and then change the extension to.EXR. On a Mac, use the app Image Capture. Both the EXR file and the “EXRFILER05071408removethis.JPG” will be available to copy over. The default sleep setting for THETA is often 3 minutes. You should use the RICOH THETA mobile app to set sleep to OFF.
Your THETA mobile app connects to your THETA, but you can’t take a pictureor adjust the settings. Here are tips to get your mobile app working againwith THETA SC, S, V, and Z1.
1. Upgrade Firmware
This is the most common problem and an easy solution. You can upgrade your firmwarewith either the mobile app or the desktop app. I recommend using the desktop appas I find the USB connection more reliable.
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This video will help you with the firmware upgrade process.
2. Clear All Settings from Camera
The settings in the camera can get corrupted. This hasbeen extensively documented by the community. People have even traced a problem to a setting such as offDelay being set to null. We’re not sure howit is possible to delete the offDelay, but it can occur.
Normally, this is a fairly big problem as you need the mobile app to change the settings of the camera. If you can’t connect to the camera with the mobile app to change the settings, what do you do?
Fortunately, a group of community developers created, Settings Reset for the RICOH THETA V. You can install this plug-in using a USB cable connected to yourlaptop. It will reset your settings.
This plug-in may also work with the THETA Z1, but I haven’t tried it.
For THETA S and SC, you can use the API directly using this article and companion video.
Note that clearing the settings has also worked for other problems, including problems with self timer activation.
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3. Power Cycle
Make sure you press and hold the power button for longer than 8 seconds. This will turn off the THETA V and reset the THETA SC and THETA S.
See this post on Facebook from someone with a THETA SC.
4. Disable Mobile Phone Battery Optimization
5. Disable Mobile Data When Using Mobile App
Some phones have problems staying connected to the RICOH THETA camera as itdoes not provide Internet access. The phone will automatically try to pushthe traffic through the mobile data network. Set your phone to airplane modeto disable mobile data then enable Wi-Fi mode only.
Other Problems
If you’re still having problems, you can try searching through the theta360.guide forum. If you’re still stuck,you can post a question and ask for the help of the community.
- Release date9/2017
- Exterior/external dimensions45.2 mm (W) x 130.6 mm (H) x 22.9 mm (17.9 mm *5) (D)
- WeightApprox. 121 g
- Still image resolution5376×2688
- Video resolution/frame rate/bit rate4K，H264: 3840×1920/29.97fps/56Mbps
4K，H265: 3840×1920/29.97fps/32Mbps *7
2K，H264: 1920×960/29.97fps/16Mbps
2K，H265: 1920×960/29.97fps/8Mbps *7 - Live streaming resolution/frame rate (USB)4K，H264: 3840×1920/29.97fps/120Mbps
2K，H264: 1920×960/29.97fps/42Mbps - Microphone4ch
- Internal memory/Number of photos that can be recorded, time *2 Approx. 19GB
Still image: Approx. 4,800 photos
Video (time per recording): Max. 5 minutes/25 minutes *1 *6
Video (total recording time): Approx. 40 minutes (4K, H.264)/approx. 130 minutes (2K, H.264) - Compatible accessoriesTripod/stand (includes tripod mount hole),Waterproof case (TW-1),3D microphone (TA-1)
- Bundled itemsSoft case and USB cable
- Object distanceApprox. 10cm - ∞ (from front of lens)
- Shooting modeStill image: Auto, shutter priority, ISO priority, manual*1
Video: Auto
Live streaming: Auto - Exposure control modeProgram AE, Shutter speed priority AE, ISO sensitivity AE, Manual exposure
- Exposure compensationStill image: Manual compensation (-2.0 - +2.0EV, 1/3EV step) *1
- ISO sensitivity (standard output sensitivity) Still image: (Automatic) ISO64 - 1600
(ISO priority mode) ISO64 - 3200 *1
(Manual mode)ISO64 - 3200 *1
Video: ISO64 - 6400
Live streaming: ISO64 - 6400 - White balance modeStill image: Auto, Outdoor, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent light 1, Incandescent light 2, Daylight color fluorescent light, Natural white fluorescent light, White fluorescent light, Light bulb color fluorescent light, Color Temperature (2500 K to 10000K)*1
Video: Auto
Live streaming: Auto - Shutter speedStill image: (Automatic) 1/25000 - 1/8 seconds,
(Shutter priority mode) 1/25000 - 15 seconds *1
(Manual mode) 1/25000 - 60 seconds *1
Video: 1/25000 - 1/30 seconds
Live streaming: 1/25000 - 1/30 second - Shooting functions*8Noise reduction
DR correction
HDR rendering
Interval shooting
Shooting with self-timer
shooting with multi brackets - Power sourceLithium ion battery (built in) *3
- Battery lifeStill image: Approx. 300 photos *4
Video: Approx. 80 minutes *4 - Compression methodStill image: JPEG (Exif Ver2.3)
Video: MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, H.265*7, Audio: AAC-LC (mono) + Linear PCM (4ch spatial audio))
Live streaming: (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC-LC (mono)) - External interfaceMicro-USB: USB 2.0, microphone terminal
- Remote releaseCA-3-compatible
- Lens configuration7 elements in 6 groups
- Lens_F valueF2.0
- Image sensor_size1/2.3 CMOS (x2)
- Effective pixelsApprox. 12 megapixels (x2)
- Output pixelsEquivalent to approx. 14 megapixels
- Wireless compliance standardIEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)*9
IEEE802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz only) - Wireless supported channels2.4GHz: 1 to 11ch
5GHz: W52 (36/40/44/48ch)*9 - Wireless communication protocol (WLAN)HTTP (Open Spherical Camera API compatible)
- Wireless communication protocol (Bluetooth)GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
- Usage temperature range0°C - 40°C
- Usage humidity range90% or less
- Storage temperature range-20°C - 60°C
*1 A smartphone is required to change modes or configure manual settings.
*2 The number of photos and time are guides only. The actual number differs according to the photography conditions.
*3 Charge the battery by connecting it to a PC using the supplied USB cable.
*4 The number of photos that can be taken is a guide based on RICOH's measurement method. This will differ depending on the usage conditions. A small amount of battery power is consumed when in sleep mode. When not using the camera, it is recommended to either shut down or charge it frequently when you are using sleep mode.
*5 Excluding lens section.
*6 Automatic shut down if the internal temperature increases.
*7 Dedicated app is for H.264 only. H.265 is a specification for future application due to publication of API.
*8 My Settings is scheduled to be added with the 2018 firmware update. How to delete old apps on mac. The Interval composite function will not be supported.
*9 RICOH THETA V OTHER COUNTRIES
L85412/EDP CODE: 910727/RIM CODE: S0910727/JAN CODE: 4961311921599/UPC CODE: 026649107276) does not support 5GHz
Ricoh Theta V Desktop App
■Specifications and the design may change without prior notice.
■Specifications are current as of December 2017.