Pentax / Ricoh Theta 360 camera

**monochrome** · 09-08-2013, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

You want to know who's going to be buying these? Real Estate Agents...

If I had shown theta360.com to my uncle this weekend he would have bought one on the spot.

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Seems like we think alike. That first one is the example I actually used in my review.

Originally posted by Gray

Yes, me too.

I'm actually thinking about it.

My only question -- is it $400 cool?

My oldest daughter is a network news producer. I'm sending her a link.

As I've written - I smell Q.

Gray · 09-08-2013, 07:52 PM

The Theta has the potential to be a runaway best seller for estate agents if the images are easily up-loadable and viewable on agency websites - I have no doubt.

Katmandude · 09-09-2013, 01:59 AM

perhaps we should all send this link to the bozos at pentax:

You Tube

it explains quite well what is expected of a great company.

lead on Ricoh!???? (FFS) although Mr Kumao Kajiwara is probably turning over in his grave as we speak...

Clavius · 09-09-2013, 02:10 AM

I don't understand the Theta. I can produce 360 degree panoramas with any Pentax K-mount camera + the DA 10-17, but in much higher resolution and viewable by all popular platforms, including iphone and android. I've been doing that for a few realestate agents for years now.

Now if the Theta is just one click & done. And if the resolution and compatibility were up to par, then it would be brilliant... Even though I then wouldn't want my realestate customers to find out about it. [Grin]

Uluru · 09-09-2013, 03:22 AM

The key appeal of Theta is its unobtrusiveness.
It can be used really well in weather balloons, meteorology, scientific exploration, navigation, yachting, cruising, hiking, scouting, climbing, alpinism, skiing, etc.
Rumours are that the MI-6 has already pre ordered 6,000 of these. It is also a standard equipment now in every double O agent's left shoe

**Aristophanes** · 09-09-2013, 04:28 AM

Originally posted by Uluru

The key appeal of Theta is its unobtrusiveness.
It can be used really well in weather balloons, meteorology, scientific exploration, navigation, yachting, cruising, hiking, scouting, climbing, alpinism, skiing, etc.
Rumours are that the MI-6 has already pre ordered 6,000 of these. It is also a standard equipment now in every double O agent's left shoe

Clips nose hairs, too. Camera function disabled during.

**MetteHHH** · 09-09-2013, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

Clips nose hairs, too. Camera function disabled during.

SO happy you added that last sentence! :-D

This gadget is sort of fun. But the example shots at the homepage are horrible - not the sort of quality I could live with. Most of my family members take phone photos only though, and they would probably like it a lot... but then none of them ever used $400 on a photo gadget.

Now for some real news?

(And, although it isn't the same thing, [how to compose 360 degree panoramic shots] gives you 13 million hits on google. The theta no doubt is easier, but it's not like it wasn't something people did already)

Last edited by MetteHHH; 09-09-2013 at 05:59 AM. Reason: Wanted to add something without posting again... :-)

**monochrome** · 09-09-2013, 06:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Katmandude

perhaps we should all send this link to the bozos at pentax:

boriscleto'ed

**Aristophanes** · 09-09-2013, 07:00 AM

Nice device.

Shame about the price.

Asahiflex · 09-09-2013, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

Nice device.

Shame about the price.

Please stop sounding like a broken record... You maybe stated this same opinion at least 3 times in this topic. I must resist the urge to search for the "block user" button.

**monochrome** · 09-09-2013, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Please stop sounding like a broken record... You maybe stated this same opinion at least 3 times in this topic. I must resist the urge to search for the "block user" button.

Though I might be one myself, lately I keep thinking "threadkiller."

Quicksand · 09-09-2013, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by Clavius

I don't understand the Theta. I can produce 360 degree panoramas with any Pentax K-mount camera + the DA 10-17, but in much higher resolution and viewable by all popular platforms, including iphone and android. I've been doing that for a few realestate agents for years now.

You're right! You CAN do that with your DSLR. And you CAN do it with your smartphone camera too!

OK EVERYONE! HOLD PERFECTLY STILL!

Just a minute . . . keep holding . . .

Just a few more shots . . .

HEY, YOU MOVED! I NEED TO START OVER!

Okay, almost there . . .

Um, skateboard dude? Could you just hang there in midair for a few more minutes?

WHAT? YOU CAN'T? BUT SOMEONE ON THE INTERNETS SAID I COULD DO THIS WITH MY CAMERA!

Clavius · 09-09-2013, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by Quicksand

You're right! You CAN do that with your DSLR. And you CAN do it with your smartphone camera too!

OK EVERYONE! HOLD PERFECTLY STILL!

Just a minute . . . keep holding . . .

Just a few more shots . . .

HEY, YOU MOVED! I NEED TO START OVER!

Okay, almost there . . .

Um, skateboard dude? Could you just hang there in midair for a few more minutes?

WHAT? YOU CAN'T? BUT SOMEONE ON THE INTERNETS SAID I COULD DO THIS WITH MY CAMERA!

Moving subjects is no problem either, as long as that moving subject can be contained within one frame that is to be stitched. And that's pretty easy when you use a lens with a field of view of 180 degrees.

But yes, it does take a bit more thinking then that Theta-thing.

bigshot · 10-26-2013, 11:15 PM

I just got the Theta in the mail this afternoon and it is a ton of fun.

bigshot · 10-26-2013, 11:33 PM

Link to my first shot with it... https://theta360.com/s/Yq

09-09-2013, 03:22 AM	#215
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	The key appeal of Theta is its unobtrusiveness. It can be used really well in weather balloons, meteorology, scientific exploration, navigation, yachting, cruising, hiking, scouting, climbing, alpinism, skiing, etc. Rumours are that the MI-6 has already pre ordered 6,000 of these. It is also a standard equipment now in every double O agent's left shoe Last edited by Uluru; 09-09-2013 at 03:28 AM.

09-09-2013, 06:32 AM - 1 Like	#218
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Katmandude perhaps we should all send this link to the bozos at pentax: boriscleto'ed Last edited by monochrome; 09-09-2013 at 07:41 AM.

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09-08-2013, 11:09 AM	#211
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by boriscleto You want to know who's going to be buying these? Real Estate Agents... If I had shown theta360.com to my uncle this weekend he would have bought one on the spot. Originally posted by deadwolfbones Seems like we think alike. That first one is the example I actually used in my review. Originally posted by Gray Yes, me too. I'm actually thinking about it. My only question -- is it $400 cool? My oldest daughter is a network news producer. I'm sending her a link. As I've written - I smell Q.

09-08-2013, 07:52 PM	#212
Gray Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cape Town Photos: Gallery Posts: 536	The Theta has the potential to be a runaway best seller for estate agents if the images are easily up-loadable and viewable on agency websites - I have no doubt.

09-09-2013, 02:10 AM	#214
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	I don't understand the Theta. I can produce 360 degree panoramas with any Pentax K-mount camera + the DA 10-17, but in much higher resolution and viewable by all popular platforms, including iphone and android. I've been doing that for a few realestate agents for years now. Now if the Theta is just one click & done. And if the resolution and compatibility were up to par, then it would be brilliant... Even though I then wouldn't want my realestate customers to find out about it. [Grin]

09-09-2013, 04:28 AM	#216
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by Uluru The key appeal of Theta is its unobtrusiveness. It can be used really well in weather balloons, meteorology, scientific exploration, navigation, yachting, cruising, hiking, scouting, climbing, alpinism, skiing, etc. Rumours are that the MI-6 has already pre ordered 6,000 of these. It is also a standard equipment now in every double O agent's left shoe Clips nose hairs, too. Camera function disabled during.

09-09-2013, 05:54 AM	#217
MetteHHH Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,817	Originally posted by Aristophanes Clips nose hairs, too. Camera function disabled during. SO happy you added that last sentence! :-D This gadget is sort of fun. But the example shots at the homepage are horrible - not the sort of quality I could live with. Most of my family members take phone photos only though, and they would probably like it a lot... but then none of them ever used $400 on a photo gadget. Now for some real news? (And, although it isn't the same thing, [how to compose 360 degree panoramic shots] gives you 13 million hits on google. The theta no doubt is easier, but it's not like it wasn't something people did already) Last edited by MetteHHH; 09-09-2013 at 05:59 AM. Reason: Wanted to add something without posting again... :-)

09-09-2013, 07:00 AM	#219
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Nice device. Shame about the price.

09-09-2013, 07:34 AM	#220
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by Aristophanes Nice device. Shame about the price. Please stop sounding like a broken record... You maybe stated this same opinion at least 3 times in this topic. I must resist the urge to search for the "block user" button.

09-09-2013, 07:43 AM	#221
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Asahiflex Please stop sounding like a broken record... You maybe stated this same opinion at least 3 times in this topic. I must resist the urge to search for the "block user" button. Though I might be one myself, lately I keep thinking "threadkiller."

09-09-2013, 09:52 AM	#222
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by Clavius I don't understand the Theta. I can produce 360 degree panoramas with any Pentax K-mount camera + the DA 10-17, but in much higher resolution and viewable by all popular platforms, including iphone and android. I've been doing that for a few realestate agents for years now. You're right! You CAN do that with your DSLR. And you CAN do it with your smartphone camera too! OK EVERYONE! HOLD PERFECTLY STILL! Just a minute . . . keep holding . . . Just a few more shots . . . HEY, YOU MOVED! I NEED TO START OVER! Okay, almost there . . . Um, skateboard dude? Could you just hang there in midair for a few more minutes? WHAT? YOU CAN'T? BUT SOMEONE ON THE INTERNETS SAID I COULD DO THIS WITH MY CAMERA!

09-09-2013, 10:22 AM	#223
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by Quicksand You're right! You CAN do that with your DSLR. And you CAN do it with your smartphone camera too! OK EVERYONE! HOLD PERFECTLY STILL! Just a minute . . . keep holding . . . Just a few more shots . . . HEY, YOU MOVED! I NEED TO START OVER! Okay, almost there . . . Um, skateboard dude? Could you just hang there in midair for a few more minutes? WHAT? YOU CAN'T? BUT SOMEONE ON THE INTERNETS SAID I COULD DO THIS WITH MY CAMERA! Moving subjects is no problem either, as long as that moving subject can be contained within one frame that is to be stitched. And that's pretty easy when you use a lens with a field of view of 180 degrees. But yes, it does take a bit more thinking then that Theta-thing.

10-26-2013, 11:15 PM	#224
bigshot Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 10	I just got the Theta in the mail this afternoon and it is a ton of fun.

10-26-2013, 11:33 PM	#225
bigshot Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 10	Link to my first shot with it... https://theta360.com/s/Yq