RICOH and Google Team Up to Allow RICOH THETA Spherical Images to be Posted on Google

pid · 01-30-2014, 03:49 AM

THETAs big chance! And good for Ricoh/Pentax ...

RICOH and Google Team Up to Allow RICOH THETA Spherical Images to be Posted on Google Maps

Katmandude · 01-30-2014, 04:22 AM

yay ^^ now the whole world can know of the wonders of low def , déformed, low light performance toys in the pentax line...sry ricoh line, that one can stay a ricoh.. XD

pid · 01-30-2014, 05:11 AM

I think you just ignore, that on web the resolution of the THETA is more than enough.
People all over the world will find the new 360° look interesting and they see you can do it by yourself with that tinny little Ricoh Cam.
I think it doesnt matter, that the THETA isnt perfect. It is a great Marketing Instrument for Ricoh without big investment.

BATMON · 01-30-2014, 05:30 AM

Who is buying a Theta?

Kids with camera phones that want a $400 spherical option?

Ultra-niche and too expensive to ever catch on with casuals.

Clavius · 01-30-2014, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by Katmandude

yay ^^ now the whole world can know of the wonders of low def , déformed, low light performance toys in the pentax line...sry ricoh line, that one can stay a ricoh.. XD

Originally posted by pid

I think you just ignore, that on web the resolution of the THETA is more than enough.
People all over the world will find the new 360° look interesting and they see you can do it by yourself with that tinny little Ricoh Cam.
I think it doesnt matter, that the THETA isnt perfect. It is a great Marketing Instrument for Ricoh without big investment.

This is also on the web. (12 handheld shots with Pentax k-5 and the DA 10-17 fisheye.) There is a clearly noticable difference in resolution between the Theta shots and this one. Even though both are on the Internet. So I agree with Katmandude, Ricoh could have done much better with the hardware they already have in house.

pid · 01-30-2014, 05:41 AM

for example you could do nice, uncomplicated virtual walkings through buildings and stores to show customers on web how it will look there and where they can find what they are searching. It is more than just a gimmick. It is a cheap way to do this for web. Much cheaper than do it the old way with panos. Of cause, the resolution could be better. But think about to walk through a building in every room ... just one click an no endless work to stich all the panos. Thats the strengh of the THETA. It is easy to use, it is fast, all for 400 Bugs. ... and you can catch all the people in there! One shot and ready!

BATMON · 01-30-2014, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by pid

It is a cheap way to do this all for 400 Bugs!

ruggiex · 01-30-2014, 07:00 AM

Great, maybe we will actually have more photo sphere images on Google map, perhaps from Google's own employees.

**monochrome** · 01-30-2014, 07:05 AM

Awesome! All the usual suspects are already here to knock Ricoh and Pentax down a peg or two to their proper level. So efficient! All it takes is some new and creative way to market a product.

Oh wait. Pentax and Ricoh never market.

Nevermind.

mikemike · 01-30-2014, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by BATMON

Who is buying a Theta?

Kids with camera phones that want a $400 spherical option?

Ultra-niche and too expensive to ever catch on with casuals.

Maybe real estate agents that can't find free photographers to take pictures for a virtual tour of their house. I bet you could do a double theta to do 3D 360 degree pictures that accurately measure and can create a 3d model of a space with a little software. This could also be really useful with certain applications in robotics. Hopefully theta will have some kind of USB connection and an API that lets a computer use some of that potential.

thibs · 01-30-2014, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Awesome! All the usual suspects are already here to knock Ricoh and Pentax down a peg or two to their proper level. So efficient! All it takes is some new and creative way to market a product.

Oh wait. Pentax and Ricoh never market.

Nevermind.

+1

Not that I'm surprised.....

rawr · 01-30-2014, 09:39 AM

I hope Ricoh figure out how to do video on Theta one day

That would be cool.

I suppose in the meantime one could do time-lapse or stop-go.

Quicksand · 01-30-2014, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by BATMON

Who is buying a Theta?

Kids with camera phones that want a $400 spherical option?

Ultra-niche and too expensive to ever catch on with casuals.

Have you seen the prices on GoPro action cameras, particularly the higher-end models like the Hero3+?

BATMON · 01-30-2014, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by Quicksand

Have you seen the prices on GoPro action cameras, particularly the higher-end models like the Hero3+?

Ive seen the GoPro have small sections of Best Buys photography areas. It includes bags and other accessories.

Could the Theta carry a section w/ 360 only camera?

**monochrome** · 01-30-2014, 11:22 AM

How much BB shelf space did GoPro get 5 months after their first camera was released??????

01-30-2014, 03:49 AM	#1
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 567	RICOH and Google Team Up to Allow RICOH THETA Spherical Images to be Posted on Google THETAs big chance! And good for Ricoh/Pentax ... RICOH and Google Team Up to Allow RICOH THETA Spherical Images to be Posted on Google Maps

01-30-2014, 05:41 AM	#6
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 567 Original Poster	for example you could do nice, uncomplicated virtual walkings through buildings and stores to show customers on web how it will look there and where they can find what they are searching. It is more than just a gimmick. It is a cheap way to do this for web. Much cheaper than do it the old way with panos. Of cause, the resolution could be better. But think about to walk through a building in every room ... just one click an no endless work to stich all the panos. Thats the strengh of the THETA. It is easy to use, it is fast, all for 400 Bugs. ... and you can catch all the people in there! One shot and ready! Last edited by pid; 01-30-2014 at 06:39 AM.

01-30-2014, 07:05 AM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Awesome! All the usual suspects are already here to knock Ricoh and Pentax down a peg or two to their proper level. So efficient! All it takes is some new and creative way to market a product. Oh wait. Pentax and Ricoh never market. Nevermind. Last edited by monochrome; 01-30-2014 at 08:42 AM.

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01-30-2014, 04:22 AM	#2
Katmandude Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 42	yay ^^ now the whole world can know of the wonders of low def , déformed, low light performance toys in the pentax line...sry ricoh line, that one can stay a ricoh.. XD

01-30-2014, 05:11 AM	#3
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 567 Original Poster	I think you just ignore, that on web the resolution of the THETA is more than enough. People all over the world will find the new 360° look interesting and they see you can do it by yourself with that tinny little Ricoh Cam. I think it doesnt matter, that the THETA isnt perfect. It is a great Marketing Instrument for Ricoh without big investment.

01-30-2014, 05:30 AM	#4
BATMON Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 207	Who is buying a Theta? Kids with camera phones that want a $400 spherical option? Ultra-niche and too expensive to ever catch on with casuals.

01-30-2014, 05:31 AM	#5
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by Katmandude yay ^^ now the whole world can know of the wonders of low def , déformed, low light performance toys in the pentax line...sry ricoh line, that one can stay a ricoh.. XD Originally posted by pid I think you just ignore, that on web the resolution of the THETA is more than enough. People all over the world will find the new 360° look interesting and they see you can do it by yourself with that tinny little Ricoh Cam. I think it doesnt matter, that the THETA isnt perfect. It is a great Marketing Instrument for Ricoh without big investment. This is also on the web. (12 handheld shots with Pentax k-5 and the DA 10-17 fisheye.) There is a clearly noticable difference in resolution between the Theta shots and this one. Even though both are on the Internet. So I agree with Katmandude, Ricoh could have done much better with the hardware they already have in house.

01-30-2014, 06:57 AM	#7
BATMON Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 207	Originally posted by pid It is a cheap way to do this all for 400 Bugs!

01-30-2014, 07:00 AM	#8
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	Great, maybe we will actually have more photo sphere images on Google map, perhaps from Google's own employees.

01-30-2014, 07:24 AM	#10
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	Originally posted by BATMON Who is buying a Theta? Kids with camera phones that want a $400 spherical option? Ultra-niche and too expensive to ever catch on with casuals. Maybe real estate agents that can't find free photographers to take pictures for a virtual tour of their house. I bet you could do a double theta to do 3D 360 degree pictures that accurately measure and can create a 3d model of a space with a little software. This could also be really useful with certain applications in robotics. Hopefully theta will have some kind of USB connection and an API that lets a computer use some of that potential.

01-30-2014, 07:52 AM	#11
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by monochrome Awesome! All the usual suspects are already here to knock Ricoh and Pentax down a peg or two to their proper level. So efficient! All it takes is some new and creative way to market a product. Oh wait. Pentax and Ricoh never market. Nevermind. +1 Not that I'm surprised.....

01-30-2014, 09:39 AM	#12
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	I hope Ricoh figure out how to do video on Theta one day That would be cool. I suppose in the meantime one could do time-lapse or stop-go.

01-30-2014, 10:56 AM	#13
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by BATMON Who is buying a Theta? Kids with camera phones that want a $400 spherical option? Ultra-niche and too expensive to ever catch on with casuals. Have you seen the prices on GoPro action cameras, particularly the higher-end models like the Hero3+?

01-30-2014, 11:16 AM	#14
BATMON Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 207	Originally posted by Quicksand Have you seen the prices on GoPro action cameras, particularly the higher-end models like the Hero3+? Ive seen the GoPro have small sections of Best Buys photography areas. It includes bags and other accessories. Could the Theta carry a section w/ 360 only camera?

01-30-2014, 11:22 AM	#15
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	How much BB shelf space did GoPro get 5 months after their first camera was released??????