HTTP HEAD is a method to request the HTTP headers from an API endpoint. This method is not supported by the RICOH THETA API and should not be used as the behavior across models appears to vary. I recommend you use the http://192.168.1.1/osc/info instead to check if the camera is connected to your mobile app.
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 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 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 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
Read MoreYou can easily perform a THETA WiFi reset by either pressing down the WiFi button V models or the mode and Wi-Fi buttons on the Z1 model. The RICOH THETA Wi-Fi password is set as the numbers from the serial number from the factory. For example, if the serial number is YN10010104, then the default
Read MoreVysor is a tool for plug-in development with the RICOH THETA Z1 and V cameras. You can use it to display the camera OS as if the camera were a virtual Android mobile phone. To use Vysor, the RICOH THETA Z1 must be in Developer Mode. This is free. However, you do need to register
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