Theta 4K developed

OoKU · 04-20-2017, 06:33 PM - **5 Likes**

Newest Model in the RICOH THETA 360° Camera Series
that Shoots 4K Video Developed

Ricoh to showcase a sample camera at the world's largest
broadcast equipment exhibition, NAB Show 2017
Ricoh would like to announce that we will be showcasing a sample camera of the newest model, which shoots high resolution 4K video in 360°, of the RICOH THETA series that shoots 360° images in one shot at the NAB Show 2017 held by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in Las Vegas, USA from April 22 to 27.

Overview of the Product
● RICOH THETA series 360° camera
Product name:TBA
Launch Date: Sometime in 2017

Main Features
・Shoots 360° 4K30fps video
・A built-in 4-channel microphone that can record spatial audio to link to 360° videos
・360° 4K live streaming
・A dedicated expansion application makes function expansion possible (an Android-based operating system will be installed)

Notes: The above product specifications, exterior, and so on have yet to be finalized.

Ricoh to showcase Newest Model in the RICOH THETA 360° Camera at the world's largest broadcast equipment exhibition, NAB Show 2017?RICOH IMAGING

cali92rs · 04-20-2017, 06:40 PM - **3 Likes**

Video is a fad, a gimmick etc
(Not according to me but others on this forum)

Adam · 04-20-2017, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

Video is a fad, a gimmick etc
(Not according to me but others on this forum)

Awesome! Full HD means less than half of 720 per lens, so 4K is going to make spherical video really, really good.

JPT · 04-20-2017, 08:29 PM

Ricoh was showing 4K 360 video at CP+. I guess it was made with a prototype of this. They also had a demo of the spatial sound. There was a boxer hitting a punchbag, and as you changed the view, you could hear the punches landing to your left and right. Unfortunately, the demo was just with a screen, so you couldn't get the full VR with sound experience.

Looks like an up-market model, and probably won't be cheap, but some of the more serious 360 cameras from other makers are ridiculously expensive.

johnmflores · 04-20-2017, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

Video is a fad, a gimmick etc
(Not according to me but others on this forum)

I can't wait to get into this fad that all the hep cats are into!

**geomez** · 04-20-2017, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

Video is a fad, a gimmick etc
(Not according to me but others on this forum)

Kiwipixter · 04-20-2017, 09:48 PM - **1 Like**

The best way to get 4k video is to duct-tape one of these on a Pentax DSLR.

**geomez** · 04-20-2017, 09:52 PM

Great news! I know Richard fancies themselves as the market leader in 360 cameras, and it's great to see them staying competitive.

Being an owner of the Theta S and a K-1, I can't wait until they make the combo zoom pic thing available to customers.

RonHendriks1966 · 04-21-2017, 12:35 AM

Great. We didn't see the last model materialise into shops as far as I know.

What happend to this one?
https://pentaxrumors.com/2017/02/27/the-latest-ricoh-theta-camera-can-livest...-for-24-hours/

I wonder if this site for that Theta model is even in any way related to Ricoh-Imaging or just a separate company of some sort within Ricoh?
http://ricohr.ricoh/en/

beholder3 · 04-21-2017, 01:42 AM

Oh, no, according to the logic of a small group the Theta is doomed, since it can not shoot 36 Mpx images.

bxf · 04-21-2017, 01:58 AM

Originally posted by cali92rs

Video is a fad, a gimmick etc
(Not according to me but others on this forum)

Video is not a fad.

Neither is it photography.

D1N0 · 04-21-2017, 02:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kiwipixter

The best way to get 4k video is to duct-tape one of these on a Pentax DSLR.

No need for duct tape:

Now hopefully Ricoh got hold of a decent enough chip for 4k processing.

Kunzite · 04-21-2017, 02:53 AM

About those useless interviews in which no information whatsoever is given:

Quote:

6. What are your plans for the development of the Theta line? Do you think 4K spherical video is a possibility?
We know that a lot of Theta users are requesting 4K and HDR, as well as live streaming. We listen to our customers and our product team is considering these requests, though I can't confirm any exact plans.

Photokina 2016 Pentax Interview - Photokina 2016 | PentaxForums.com

2 out of 2.

surfar · 04-21-2017, 03:11 AM

4K,wow...that the 2nd Ricoh....wonder when the GR gets it?

Uluru · 04-21-2017, 03:18 AM

For an imaging device that captures 360 degrees spherical image, or video, more resolution in video is welcome, because that is the sole purpose of the device, to make its one and only field of view — which is a total field of view — as clear as possible.
DSLR is not such one-purpose, one-lens device.

04-20-2017, 06:33 PM - 5 Likes	#1
OoKU Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 740	Theta 4K developed Newest Model in the RICOH THETA 360° Camera Series that Shoots 4K Video Developed Ricoh to showcase a sample camera at the world's largest broadcast equipment exhibition, NAB Show 2017 Ricoh would like to announce that we will be showcasing a sample camera of the newest model, which shoots high resolution 4K video in 360°, of the RICOH THETA series that shoots 360° images in one shot at the NAB Show 2017 held by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in Las Vegas, USA from April 22 to 27. Overview of the Product ● RICOH THETA series 360° camera Product name:TBA Launch Date: Sometime in 2017 Main Features ・Shoots 360° 4K30fps video ・A built-in 4-channel microphone that can record spatial audio to link to 360° videos ・360° 4K live streaming ・A dedicated expansion application makes function expansion possible (an Android-based operating system will be installed) Notes: The above product specifications, exterior, and so on have yet to be finalized. Ricoh to showcase Newest Model in the RICOH THETA 360° Camera at the world's largest broadcast equipment exhibition, NAB Show 2017?RICOH IMAGING

04-20-2017, 06:45 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by cali92rs Video is a fad, a gimmick etc (Not according to me but others on this forum) Awesome! Full HD means less than half of 720 per lens, so 4K is going to make spherical video really, really good. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-21-2017, 12:35 AM	#9
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Great. We didn't see the last model materialise into shops as far as I know. What happend to this one? https://pentaxrumors.com/2017/02/27/the-latest-ricoh-theta-camera-can-livest...-for-24-hours/ I wonder if this site for that Theta model is even in any way related to Ricoh-Imaging or just a separate company of some sort within Ricoh? http://ricohr.ricoh/en/ Last edited by RonHendriks1966; 04-21-2017 at 12:50 AM.

04-21-2017, 01:42 AM	#10
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	Oh, no, according to the logic of a small group the Theta is doomed, since it can not shoot 36 Mpx images. Last edited by beholder3; 04-21-2017 at 01:51 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Ricoh Theta SC camera specifications leaked online（No 4K）	OoKU	Pentax News and Rumors	20	10-23-2016 11:45 AM
New Theta with 4k coming?	D1N0	Pentax News and Rumors	22	08-17-2016 05:04 AM
Developed film with paper developer (Ilford Multigrade)	aaacb	Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom	6	07-07-2016 12:28 PM
Newly developed camera makes overexposure impossible	geomez	Photographic Industry and Professionals	37	08-22-2015 05:16 AM
Black Magic releasing 4K camera for $4k and Pocket RAW video camera for $1k	ploetzlich	Photographic Industry and Professionals	9	08-07-2013 04:18 PM

04-20-2017, 06:40 PM - 3 Likes	#2
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Video is a fad, a gimmick etc (Not according to me but others on this forum)

04-20-2017, 08:29 PM	#4
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Ricoh was showing 4K 360 video at CP+. I guess it was made with a prototype of this. They also had a demo of the spatial sound. There was a boxer hitting a punchbag, and as you changed the view, you could hear the punches landing to your left and right. Unfortunately, the demo was just with a screen, so you couldn't get the full VR with sound experience. Looks like an up-market model, and probably won't be cheap, but some of the more serious 360 cameras from other makers are ridiculously expensive.

04-20-2017, 09:08 PM	#5
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by cali92rs Video is a fad, a gimmick etc (Not according to me but others on this forum) I can't wait to get into this fad that all the hep cats are into!

04-20-2017, 09:46 PM	#6
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by cali92rs Video is a fad, a gimmick etc (Not according to me but others on this forum)

04-20-2017, 09:48 PM - 1 Like	#7
Kiwipixter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auckland Posts: 248	The best way to get 4k video is to duct-tape one of these on a Pentax DSLR.

04-20-2017, 09:52 PM	#8
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Great news! I know Richard fancies themselves as the market leader in 360 cameras, and it's great to see them staying competitive. Being an owner of the Theta S and a K-1, I can't wait until they make the combo zoom pic thing available to customers.

04-21-2017, 01:58 AM	#11
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by cali92rs Video is a fad, a gimmick etc (Not according to me but others on this forum) Video is not a fad. Neither is it photography.

04-21-2017, 02:30 AM - 1 Like	#12
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by Kiwipixter The best way to get 4k video is to duct-tape one of these on a Pentax DSLR. No need for duct tape: Now hopefully Ricoh got hold of a decent enough chip for 4k processing.

04-21-2017, 02:53 AM	#13
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	About those useless interviews in which no information whatsoever is given: Quote: 6. What are your plans for the development of the Theta line? Do you think 4K spherical video is a possibility? We know that a lot of Theta users are requesting 4K and HDR, as well as live streaming. We listen to our customers and our product team is considering these requests, though I can't confirm any exact plans. Photokina 2016 Pentax Interview - Photokina 2016 \| PentaxForums.com 2 out of 2.

04-21-2017, 03:11 AM	#14
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	4K,wow...that the 2nd Ricoh....wonder when the GR gets it?

04-21-2017, 03:18 AM	#15
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	For an imaging device that captures 360 degrees spherical image, or video, more resolution in video is welcome, because that is the sole purpose of the device, to make its one and only field of view — which is a total field of view — as clear as possible. DSLR is not such one-purpose, one-lens device.