RICOH recently released firmware 1.10.1 for the THETA X. The official release notes from RICOH indicate these changes. Added a 2K (1920×960)/30 fps live streaming mode resolution, allowing extended operation times. Improved shutter time lag. Playback has been amended so that when shooting still images with [Playback Orientation] set to [AI Auto], playback starts with
Read MoreTHETA 8K video in 360 is possible with the RICOH THETA X model. There are three framerates and three bitrates for the 8K video. The available framerates are: 2fps 5fps 10fps The video is used primarily in the construction industry for still image frame extraction and organization into virtual job site tours. Using the official
Read MoreI’m just starting to test THETA X video on a Mac. I am looking to use the newly released API commands that allow you to record 8K video at 2fps or 5fps. This is especially useful in construction and real estate, with the camera mounted to a hard hat or held up high with a
Read MoreRICOH recently updated their API documentation for fileFormat. In addition to 8K 10fps, we also now have access to 8K 5fps and 8K 2fps. This is intended for video frame extraction. Example of 8K 10fps https://youtu.be/RryWImhWIDs Testing Settings Without the API If you want to quickly test the API without building your own script, you
Read MoreYou can now stream 360 video in 4K from macOS Monterey 12.3. We’ve tested it on Apple silicon with an M1 MacBook Air. Resolution and latency are excellent. Set is easy once you upgrade to macOS 12.3. Prior to the news macOS upgrade, the RICOH THETA cameras couldn’t stream. As shown in the video above,
Read MoreRICOH THETA X Plug-in API has been updated for the RICOH THETA X. We have a demo working with client mode network access, custom logo, and WebAPI commands using the internal HTTP server inside the camera that is accessible from the plug-in. Free RICOH THETA partner plug-in program https://api.ricoh/products/theta-plugin/ Direct access to RICOH THETA plug-in
Read MoreRICOH THETA X works great with Ethernet. See this video for more information. Out of the RICOH THETA lineup we tested, the THETA X is the only camera model that works reliably with Ethernet and the newest firmware from RICOH as of February 2022. Previously, the V worked with Ethernet, but firmware upgrades eventually caused
Read MoreRICOH updated the official documentation for the RICOH THETA X API. The WebAPI (Wi-Fi) is the most popular API and is the first documentation to be released. The documentation covers the Z1 and the V as well as older models. The updated documentation does not cover the SC2. We are still waiting for updated documentation
Read MoreWe tested the RICOH THETA 8K video at 10fps using the new X model. This mode is good for frame extraction for Google Streetview or industrial use such as documenting construction sites. The Web API documentation was recently updated for the X. fileformat now supports this video specification: {“type”: “mp4”,”width”: 7680,”height”: 3840, “_codec”: “H.264/MPEG-4 AVC”,
Read MoreRICOH announced a new RICOH THETA UVC driver for live streaming. New features include: video output in YUY2 format, allowing use with web browsers and Unity Multiple cameras connected to a PC simultaneously can now be detected RICOH indicates that the following models work: THETA X THETA Z1 THETA V This video covers how to
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