I recently received a question about live streaming RICOH THETA cameras. The camera models with live streaming capability are the V, Z1, and X. The SC2 cannot live stream over a USB cable. The SC2 is limited to live preview over Wi-Fi in MotionJPEG. In most cases, the SC2 is not suitable for streaming. The
Read MoreI took videos with a RICOH THETA SC2 and converted the video into still images, using 1 frame every 2 seconds. Save Image Every 5 to 10 Feet At the speed I’m walking, there is a distance of 5 to 10 feet between frames. Here’s another sequence of two frames that show the distance I’m
Read MoreA RICOH THETA Plug-in is a small applications that run inside the camera. Plug-ins are downloaded from the RICOH THETA Plug-in store. THETA Plug-in model support Plug-ins work with the RICOH THETA Z1, RICOH THETA V, and RICOH THETA X models. Free THETA Plug-ins and Plug-ins Requiring Paid Subscriptions Some of the plug-ins are from
Read MoreTHETA plugin logs can be enabled to help with development of RICOH THETA Plug-ins. Plug-ins can be developed for V, Z1, and X models. The camera must be in developer mode. THETA plugin logs can be set with the Android Debug Bridge or adb. This tool is part of Android Studio. More information on plugin
Read MoreTo set the RICOH THETA shutter, ISO, and aperture you must first set the camera to manual program. If the camera is set to “normal program”, all settings are configured automatically. When the camera is in manual program mode, you cannot use EV compensation. Let’s first look at the API and then at how the
Read MoreSometimes the RICOH THETA camera will get stuck. This may happen during development. If there is a stuck plug-in running inside the camera or a WebAPI command causes the camera to become unresponsive, you should first try a shutdown. Normal Shutdown Button: Power button only for around 8 seconds Force Shutdown In these cases, you
Read MoreIf your RICOH THETA Z1 OLED screen shows this icon, you should recalibrate the internal compass. The compass can lose calibration if exposed to a magnetic field. For example, if you have a standing desk, the internal motor of the standing desk may cerate a magnetic field that affect the internal compass of the RICOH
Read MoreRICOH THETA lens repair can be a sad discussion. Officially, you need to replace the entire assembly, which can be expensive. If you scratch or damage the lens, you will need to send the camera into a service center and replace the entire lens unit. A community member reported that the cost in the UK
Read MoreRICOH THETA battery replacement discussions online show that people are successfully replacing the DB-110 battery in the V and other models. The RICOH THETA V, Z1, and SC2 are not designed to be serviced at home. To replace the battery, you should take it into an authorized service center. However, in order to save cost
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