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RICOH announces the launch of the RICOH THETA in Japan – Oct 25, 2013– Tokyo, Japan (Techreleased) – RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the launch of the RICOH THETA in Japan, the world’s first imaging device that encapsulates fully spherical scenes surrounding the photographer with a single shutter release.* The RICOH THETA […]
RICOH announces the launch of the RICOH THETA in Japan – Oct 25, 2013– Tokyo, Japan (Techreleased) – RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the launch of the RICOH THETA in Japan, the world’s first imaging device that encapsulates fully spherical scenes surrounding the photographer with a single shutter release.*
RICOH THETA
The RICOH THETA features a proprietary ultra-small twin-lens folded optical system that captures the scene around, above and below the device for an unprecedented, fully spherical image. Its slim, lightweight (approx. 95 grams) design makes it a perfect handheld, go-anywhere imaging device.
The RICOH THETA synchronizes with smartphones, so captured images can be immediately transmitted via Wi-Fi and viewed on the smartphone screen using a dedicated free application. This application also allows images to be pinched, swiped or rotated to edit size, shape and composition on the screen. In addition, the user can upload the images to the dedicated website (theta360.com) to share on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, as well as on Microsoft’s Photosynth®.
At launch time, the RICOH THETA will be compatible with iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 models running iOS 6.0 or later, as well as the iPhone 5s and 5c. RICOH THETA, a dedicated application for iPhone, can be downloaded from the App Store. Android™ smartphone compatibility is expected by the end of 2013.
The RICOH THETA allows users to capture, explore and share their creativity and unique visual experiences with people around the world using unconventional, fully spherical images. Its simple operation makes these benefits available to everyone, regardless of age or photographic skills.
* As a mass-produced, consumer product capable of capturing the scene around, above and below the device in a fully spherical image (as of October 2013, based on RICOH IMAGING research).
RICOH THETA for iPhone
RICOH THETA for Windows®/Mac
| Shooting distance | Approximately 10cm to infinity (from front of lens) |
|---|---|
| Exposure control | Automatic |
| Exposure compensation | Manual (-2.0 to +2.0EV 1/3EV Step) |
| ISO sensitivity | Automatic ISO 100~1600 |
| White balance | Automatic |
| Shutter speed | Automatic 1/8000~1/7.5 second |
| Memory | Internal, approximately 4GB |
| Storage capacity | Approximately 1,200 images (subject to shooting conditions) |
| Power | Internal lithium ion battery, rechargeable via USB cable |
| Battery life | 200 captures per full charge (with Wi-Fi® on, transmitting images at 30-second intervals; duration varies with usage conditions) |
| Image file format | JPEG (Exif Ver2.3) DCF2.0-compliant |
| External interface | Micro-USB: USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions (LxWxD) | 42 mm (approx.1.65 inches) x 129 mm (approx. 5.08 inches) x 22.8 mm (approx. 0.9 inches) Depth 17.4 mm/approx. 0.69 inches without lenses |
| Weight | Approx. 95 grams (approx. 3.35 ounces) |
| Operating temperatures | 0 to 40 degrees Celsius (32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Operating humidity | Under 90% |
| Storage temperatures | -20 to 60 degrees Celsius (-4 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit) |
