Ricoh theta m15

thibs · 11-01-2014, 06:10 AM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

Well, maybe they intended the target to be real estate agents...

Clearly.
The theta has nothing opf an action cam and doesn't pretend to be one.

**monochrome** · 11-01-2014, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

Well, maybe they intended the target to be real estate agents...

My son's father-in-law bought a Theta for that purpose but apparently getting to the images for viewing by clients was a hassle.

thibs · 11-01-2014, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

My son's father-in-law bought a Theta for that purpose but apparently getting to the images for viewing by clients was a hassle.

I wouldn't ever send the images in this case. It's really not built for that.
Embed the images in a siple web page with the proper plugin.
That's what the theta is for IMO.

Client-wise (not useage-wise) it is the same as sending them RAW files. It only brings problem.
Place those pics on a simple easy to remember/aceess web page and you're good to go.

macTak · 11-01-2014, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Clearly.
The theta has nothing opf an action cam and doesn't pretend to be one.

No, but it (the Kodak) opens up and reveals this potential market, which Ricoh with the Theta is well positioned to capitalise on in the future.

D1N0 · 11-01-2014, 08:59 AM

Seeing that Ricoh has already introduced two kodak spin offs(xg-1 and wg-m1), we might also see this in ricoh colours

thibs · 11-01-2014, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by macTak

No, but it (the Kodak) opens up and reveals this potential market, which Ricoh with the Theta is well positioned to capitalise on in the future.

Yep, absolutely !

**monochrome** · 11-01-2014, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by thibs

I wouldn't ever send the images in this case. It's really not built for that.
Embed the images in a siple web page with the proper plugin.
That's what the theta is for IMO.

Client-wise (not useage-wise) it is the same as sending them RAW files. It only brings problem.
Place those pics on a simple easy to remember/aceess web page and you're good to go.

I know. SOmething about Missouri Real Estate laws makes that impossible (listing agent regulatory issues).

LensBeginner · 11-02-2014, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I know. SOmething about Missouri Real Estate laws makes that impossible (listing agent regulatory issues).

Here in Italy I've seen many a real estate website with navigable 360° (or a little bit less) pictures using javascript ... IQ is less than toilet-rate, but at least you get an idea...

**Aristophanes** · 11-03-2014, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

Well, maybe they intended the target to be real estate agents...

Belongs on a drone.

Ratmagiclady · 11-03-2014, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

Well, maybe they intended the target to be real estate agents...

I suppose it's not like that *isn't* a market. I used to pick up a few bucks here and there from em before automation took over.

**Mikesul** · 11-03-2014, 06:57 PM

Perhaps this is a naïve question but how do photos from the Theta differ form normal 360 panos?

fuent104 · 11-03-2014, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

Perhaps this is a naïve question but how do photos from the Theta differ form normal 360 panos?

If you check the site, you'll see pretty quickly...they cover all 360 degrees, including up and down. it's a spherical image. it also happens with one click. If the quality of the image were better, i think it be a smash. it's a beautiful, brilliant idea, and possibly the best tool ever made for capturing the totality of a moment. it will be amazing when the quality is improved in a generation or two.

LensBeginner · 11-04-2014, 01:06 AM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

I suppose it's not like that *isn't* a market. I used to pick up a few bucks here and there from em before automation took over.

Now they just go in themselves and take a cr***y picture with blown out windows and underexposed interiors...

Pablom · 11-04-2014, 01:19 AM

This thing looks like the IR remote for my K-5. I could actually use one of those.

Dbollman78 · 11-07-2014, 10:03 AM

looks like a fun toy

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11-01-2014, 06:10 AM	#16
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by LensBeginner Well, maybe they intended the target to be real estate agents... Clearly. The theta has nothing opf an action cam and doesn't pretend to be one.

11-01-2014, 06:19 AM	#17
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by LensBeginner Well, maybe they intended the target to be real estate agents... My son's father-in-law bought a Theta for that purpose but apparently getting to the images for viewing by clients was a hassle.

11-01-2014, 07:55 AM	#18
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by monochrome My son's father-in-law bought a Theta for that purpose but apparently getting to the images for viewing by clients was a hassle. I wouldn't ever send the images in this case. It's really not built for that. Embed the images in a siple web page with the proper plugin. That's what the theta is for IMO. Client-wise (not useage-wise) it is the same as sending them RAW files. It only brings problem. Place those pics on a simple easy to remember/aceess web page and you're good to go.

11-01-2014, 08:37 AM	#19
macTak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 759	Originally posted by thibs Clearly. The theta has nothing opf an action cam and doesn't pretend to be one. No, but it (the Kodak) opens up and reveals this potential market, which Ricoh with the Theta is well positioned to capitalise on in the future.

11-01-2014, 08:59 AM	#20
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Seeing that Ricoh has already introduced two kodak spin offs(xg-1 and wg-m1), we might also see this in ricoh colours

11-01-2014, 09:51 AM	#21
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by macTak No, but it (the Kodak) opens up and reveals this potential market, which Ricoh with the Theta is well positioned to capitalise on in the future. Yep, absolutely !

11-01-2014, 03:01 PM	#22
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by thibs I wouldn't ever send the images in this case. It's really not built for that. Embed the images in a siple web page with the proper plugin. That's what the theta is for IMO. Client-wise (not useage-wise) it is the same as sending them RAW files. It only brings problem. Place those pics on a simple easy to remember/aceess web page and you're good to go. I know. SOmething about Missouri Real Estate laws makes that impossible (listing agent regulatory issues).

11-02-2014, 06:14 AM	#23
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by monochrome I know. SOmething about Missouri Real Estate laws makes that impossible (listing agent regulatory issues). Here in Italy I've seen many a real estate website with navigable 360° (or a little bit less) pictures using javascript ... IQ is less than toilet-rate, but at least you get an idea...

11-03-2014, 03:05 PM	#24
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by LensBeginner Well, maybe they intended the target to be real estate agents... Belongs on a drone.

11-03-2014, 04:14 PM	#25
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by LensBeginner Well, maybe they intended the target to be real estate agents... I suppose it's not like that isn't a market. I used to pick up a few bucks here and there from em before automation took over.

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11-03-2014, 06:57 PM	#26
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,591	Perhaps this is a naïve question but how do photos from the Theta differ form normal 360 panos?

11-03-2014, 09:21 PM	#27
fuent104 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by Mikesul Perhaps this is a naïve question but how do photos from the Theta differ form normal 360 panos? If you check the site, you'll see pretty quickly...they cover all 360 degrees, including up and down. it's a spherical image. it also happens with one click. If the quality of the image were better, i think it be a smash. it's a beautiful, brilliant idea, and possibly the best tool ever made for capturing the totality of a moment. it will be amazing when the quality is improved in a generation or two.

11-04-2014, 01:06 AM	#28
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady I suppose it's not like that isn't a market. I used to pick up a few bucks here and there from em before automation took over. Now they just go in themselves and take a cr***y picture with blown out windows and underexposed interiors...

11-04-2014, 01:19 AM	#29
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	This thing looks like the IR remote for my K-5. I could actually use one of those.

11-07-2014, 10:03 AM	#30
Dbollman78 New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 12	looks like a fun toy