Abstract: Spherical video is taking over your YouTube and your Facebook feed; it's the next step in realism and immersive content, but many producers are still in the dark on what it takes to produce these spherical videos. So you're thinking about jumping into sp...
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...
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)
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...
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...
