Ricoh Theta m15 Review

Specifications

Many of the traditional digital camera specifications that photographers are used to either don't apply to the Theta, or haven't been specified by the manufacturer.

The table below lists the Ricoh Theta m15's official specifications in addition to a few things we discovered empirically, such as the megapixel count.

Ricoh Theta m15

Product Information
Product Name Ricoh Theta m15
Manufacturer Ricoh Company, Ltd.
Year Launched 2014
Launch Price (USA)

$299

Sensor
Effective Resolution

3584 x 1792 pixels

2 CMOS sensors*
3.2 megapixels per sensor, 6.4 megapixels combined*
Sensor Size Not specified
ISO Range 100-1600
100-400 in video mode
Image Capture
Lens Type

2 bird-eye lenses

360-degree combined horizontal field of view*

Shooting Modes

Auto, Shutter Priority, Sensitivity Priority

Shutter Speeds 1/7.5 - 1/8000s
1/15 -1/8000s in video mode
File formats JPEG (flattened spherical images)
Focusing Fixed, 10cm - infinity range
Drive Modes Single shot, interval shooting
Exposure Compensation +/- 2EV, 1/3 EV steps
Metering Auto
Movie Mode
Resolution/Framerates

1920x960 @ 15 FPS
(960x960 effective pixels per lens)

File format H.264 MOV
Exposure Modes Auto
Built-in Microphone Mono
External Microphone N/A
Max. Clip Length 3 minutes
Overheat Time 40 minutes
Interface
Buttons Power, wireless on/off, shutter release
Display N/A, 3 indicator LEDs
Connectivity Micro USB2 (power and data)
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
Wireless Features With smartphone:
Image capture, image review,
image download, exposure adjustments
Software

Software name: "Ricoh Theta"

Smartphone: Andriod & iOS 7+
Desktop: Windows and Mac OS

General
Media Slot

None

4Gb built-in memory, 3.7Gb user-accessible
(~1200 still photo capacity*)

Body Material
Plastic panels, metal frame
Dimensions (WxHxD) 40.6 x 127.0 x 22.9 mm
(1.6 x 5.0 x 0.9 in.)
Battery Life 200 stills (w/o Wi-Fi usage)
Battery
Built-in rechargeable li-ion
Weight (Loaded) 95g (3.35 oz)
Origin Made in China

*based on our tests


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