The Ricoh Theta V is a 360-degree spherical camera that builds on the previous highly-successful Theta models. It is the first Theta to offer 4K video recording as well as 4K streaming, and by far the most affordable option for this purpose at a launch price of $429 USD. The Theta V was announced on August 31, 2017 and was shipping shortly thereafter.
Camera Name | Theta V |
Camera Type | 360 degrees spherical |
Brand | Ricoh |
Year Introduced | 2017 |
Discontinued | No |
Lens | Spherical, F2 (x2) |
Optics | 7 elements in 6 groups (each lens) |
Field of View | 360 degrees (the two lenses combined) |
Focusing | Fixed focus 10.2 cm / 4 in. to infinity |
Sensor Format | 1/2.3 inch (x2) |
Sensor Megapixels | 12 MP (x2), 14 MP effective combined |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Resolution | 5376 x 2688 (the two sensors combined, flattened image) |
White Balance | Still: Auto, Outdoor, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent light 1, Incandescent light 2, Daylight color flourescent, Natural white flourescent, White flourescent, Light bulb color flourescent, Manual (2500K to 10000K) |
| Video and streaming: Auto |
ISO Range | Still: 64 - 1600 (auto), 64 - 3200 (Sv and manual) |
| Video: 64 - 6400 (auto) |
| Streaming: 64-6400 (auto) |
Expanded Dynamic Range | Yes |
Exposure Modes | Still: Auto, Shutter Priority, Sensitivity Priority, Manual |
| Video: Auto |
| Live Streaming: Auto |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 EV, 1/3 EV steps |
High ISO Noise Reduction | Yes |
Shutter speeds | Still: 1/8s - 1/25000s (auto), 60s - 1/25000s (manual) |
| Video: 1/30s - 1/25000s |
| Streaming: 1/30s - 1/25000s |
Self-timer | Yes |
Stabilization | No |
Interval Shooting | Yes |
Auto Bracketing | Yes |
HDR Mode | Yes |
Live View | Yes, via smart phone |
Video Mode | Video: 3840 x 1920/30 fps/56 Mbps (4k), 1920 x 960/30 fps/16Mbps (Full HD) |
| Streaming: 3840 x 1920/30 fps/120 Mbps (4K), 1920 x 960/30 fps/42Mbps (Full HD) |
Video Recording Time | Clip length: 5 minutes (4K), 25 minutes (Full HD), unlimited (streaming) |
| Total Recording Time: 40 minutes (4K), 130 minutes (Full HD) |
Vdeo Sound | Built-in microphone, 4 channel spatial audio |
GPS | Via smart phone over Wi-Fi |
Tethering | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Camera Controls | Via smart phone |
File Formats | Still: JPG |
| Video: MPEG-¤ AVC/H.264, H.265, MOV, Audio: AAC-LC (mono) + Linear PCM (4 channel spatial audio) |
| Streaming: H.264, Audio: AAC-LC (mono) |
Built-in memory | 19 GB, holds 4800 photos or 40 minutes of 4K video or 130 min of full HD video |
Memory Card Slots | None |
Back LCD | No |
Weather Sealed | No |
Other Features | Microphone input |
Connectivity | USB 2.0 Micro-B (power, streaming video, data) |
| Compatible with remote release CA-3 |
| Microphone jack |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
Battery | Built-in Lithium-Ion rechargeable |
Battery Life | 300 photos, 80 minutes of video |
Size (W x H x D) | 45.2 x 130.6 x 22.9 mm / 1.8 x 5.2 x 0.9 in. |
Weight | 121 g / 4.27 oz |
Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 degrees C / 32 to 104 degrees F, humidity 90% or less |
Storage Temperature | -20 to 60 degrees C / -4 to 140 degrees F |
Accessories Included | USB cable, soft case |
Optional Accessories | Cable release CA-3, microphone TA-1, underwater housing TW-1, hard case TH-2, tripod mount extension adapter TE-1 |
Notes | Smart phone required to adjust camera settings |