Imaging Resource: Ricoh’s “Multi-Imaging Technology” pairs a K-1 with a Theta S

**EssJayEff** · 02-26-2017, 06:34 AM - **1 Like**

An interesting article from Imaging Resource from their trip to CP+ Ricoh’s “Multi-Imaging Technology” pairs a K-1 with a Theta S spherical panoramic camera. According to the article, "The result is a rather cool multimedia experience in which high-resolution K-1 photos are overlaid and placed into the full 360-degree scene captured by the Theta camera."

The article follows up on one part of their previous article a few days ago written about their trip to CES. I post a thread on that here.

I am really, really intrigued by the possibilities of this future application of combining the Theta S and K-1! I have loved panoramas for years, and this looks like a fascinating approach. Keep an eye out: "So far, Ricoh is only demonstrating this technology as an early prototype."

Last edited by EssJayEff; 02-26-2017 at 12:05 PM. Reason: Fixed links

leekil · 02-26-2017, 10:01 AM

The link is broken in your post, for some reason.

Ricoh’s “Multi-Imaging Technology” pairs a K-1 with a Theta S spherical panoramic camera

**EssJayEff** · 02-26-2017, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by leekil

The link is broken in your post, for some reason.

Ricoh’s “Multi-Imaging Technology” pairs a K-1 with a Theta S spherical panoramic camera

Thanks, I fixed it.

Vylen · 02-26-2017, 10:40 PM

I like this.. and want this... too bad the cloud needs to be relied on though.

**geomez** · 02-27-2017, 12:02 AM

Well I have that lens and both of those cameras, so I really hope this is a thing that I can soon do too.

**WillWeaverRVA** · 02-27-2017, 08:08 AM

This is really fascinating. This could be a gamechanger in the 360 degree panorama field once the technology is refined.

johnmflores · 02-27-2017, 08:50 AM

That's cool! I'd love to do that.

RonHendriks1966 · 02-27-2017, 03:38 PM

That really needs 4k video in Theta. Good start.

**geomez** · 02-27-2017, 05:51 PM

I'm really hoping this will be impilmented on the Theta S/SC and the K-1 and not some future products.

**Oakland Rob** · 02-28-2017, 12:13 PM

That is so cool. Wonder if it would come to other cameras; I would think so. The magic is in the online stuff (or maybe at some point a desktop app). Although the Theta does stitching on-board, I don't think there's any way to get the DSLR image to it. Hence all online...maybe at the Theta 360 site?

I was gonna get a whole Nodal Ninja setup, but maybe the Theta and this would work as well. Doesn't look like you'd have to play with finding a no parallax point and so on. Basically just stacking and blending layers, no? Might also work better for some moving subjects than using a panorama technique; use the DSLR to capture the moving subject and that hi res shot is laid on a spherical, lower res shot, which doesn't have to be as high res.

SeaRefractor · 02-28-2017, 06:09 PM

I'd buy both products, K-1 and a Theta S for this feature. Real estate photography would be a great market for the resulting 360 hi-resolution images.

RonHendriks1966 · 03-01-2017, 02:39 AM

Originally posted by SeaRefractor

I'd buy both products, K-1 and a Theta S for this feature. Real estate photography would be a great market for the resulting 360 hi-resolution images.

The indoors low light performance of the Theta isn't something to brag about.

**Oakland Rob** · 03-01-2017, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

The indoors low light performance of the Theta isn't something to brag about.

It's actually somewhat better than its competitors, but not as good as stitching with a DSLR and a nodal spherical pano rig. But that's a hassle. That's why the multi-imaging might help; use the K camera for the stuff that's important and maybe harder to capture. The blah parts might be noisier and darker, but still easier to use than the full pano rig. Convenience I guess is the big selling point (and capturing it all in one shot).

I'm wondering what it would look like if you used a flash with the DSLR; might produce a very cool effect.

thibs · 03-01-2017, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

The indoors low light performance of the Theta isn't something to brag about.

Performance of any DSLR isn't something to brag about if the purpose is ta take 360° pictures (not even mentioning video).

What was your point again?

RonHendriks1966 · 03-01-2017, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by thibs

Performance of any DSLR isn't something to brag about if the purpose is ta take 360° pictures (not even mentioning video).

What was your point again?

That Theta could use an image quality upgrade for this work. I do think there is a market for this kind of work in presenting housing for sale.

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EssJayEff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: near Saxapahaw, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 966	Imaging Resource: Ricoh’s “Multi-Imaging Technology” pairs a K-1 with a Theta S An interesting article from Imaging Resource from their trip to CP+ Ricoh’s “Multi-Imaging Technology” pairs a K-1 with a Theta S spherical panoramic camera. According to the article, "The result is a rather cool multimedia experience in which high-resolution K-1 photos are overlaid and placed into the full 360-degree scene captured by the Theta camera." The article follows up on one part of their previous article a few days ago written about their trip to CES. I post a thread on that here. I am really, really intrigued by the possibilities of this future application of combining the Theta S and K-1! I have loved panoramas for years, and this looks like a fascinating approach. Keep an eye out: "So far, Ricoh is only demonstrating this technology as an early prototype." Last edited by EssJayEff; 02-26-2017 at 12:05 PM. Reason: Fixed links

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leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	The link is broken in your post, for some reason. Ricoh’s “Multi-Imaging Technology” pairs a K-1 with a Theta S spherical panoramic camera

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EssJayEff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: near Saxapahaw, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 966 Original Poster	Originally posted by leekil The link is broken in your post, for some reason. Ricoh’s “Multi-Imaging Technology” pairs a K-1 with a Theta S spherical panoramic camera Thanks, I fixed it.

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Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	I like this.. and want this... too bad the cloud needs to be relied on though.

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geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Well I have that lens and both of those cameras, so I really hope this is a thing that I can soon do too.

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WillWeaverRVA Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	This is really fascinating. This could be a gamechanger in the 360 degree panorama field once the technology is refined.

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geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	I'm really hoping this will be impilmented on the Theta S/SC and the K-1 and not some future products.

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Oakland Rob Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bay Area California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 798	That is so cool. Wonder if it would come to other cameras; I would think so. The magic is in the online stuff (or maybe at some point a desktop app). Although the Theta does stitching on-board, I don't think there's any way to get the DSLR image to it. Hence all online...maybe at the Theta 360 site? I was gonna get a whole Nodal Ninja setup, but maybe the Theta and this would work as well. Doesn't look like you'd have to play with finding a no parallax point and so on. Basically just stacking and blending layers, no? Might also work better for some moving subjects than using a panorama technique; use the DSLR to capture the moving subject and that hi res shot is laid on a spherical, lower res shot, which doesn't have to be as high res.

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RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by SeaRefractor I'd buy both products, K-1 and a Theta S for this feature. Real estate photography would be a great market for the resulting 360 hi-resolution images. The indoors low light performance of the Theta isn't something to brag about.

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Oakland Rob Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bay Area California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 798	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 The indoors low light performance of the Theta isn't something to brag about. It's actually somewhat better than its competitors, but not as good as stitching with a DSLR and a nodal spherical pano rig. But that's a hassle. That's why the multi-imaging might help; use the K camera for the stuff that's important and maybe harder to capture. The blah parts might be noisier and darker, but still easier to use than the full pano rig. Convenience I guess is the big selling point (and capturing it all in one shot). I'm wondering what it would look like if you used a flash with the DSLR; might produce a very cool effect.

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thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 The indoors low light performance of the Theta isn't something to brag about. Performance of any DSLR isn't something to brag about if the purpose is ta take 360° pictures (not even mentioning video). What was your point again?

03-01-2017, 03:11 PM	#15
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by thibs Performance of any DSLR isn't something to brag about if the purpose is ta take 360° pictures (not even mentioning video). What was your point again? That Theta could use an image quality upgrade for this work. I do think there is a market for this kind of work in presenting housing for sale.