Ricoh Theta V Images

JPT · 08-29-2017, 05:42 AM - **3 Likes**

Nokishita Camera has posed images of the new Theta. Not just the camera, but also what looks like a new underwater case and directional microphone add-on.

【?】「RICOH THETA V」?????|?????????

This was posted in another thread, but this Google-translated interview explains a bit more or the background to the spacial sound function.

https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&nv=1&rurl=...OCzaeHg5qdeZHg

Last edited by JPT; 08-31-2017 at 12:24 AM.

D1N0 · 08-29-2017, 06:36 AM

Looking good. Ricoh is really developing this product with attention to detail.

**shardulm** · 08-29-2017, 09:01 AM

Wow.. way ahead of the game. Not that I am a user of this technology but Theta is a very slick looking device and boy that mic is sexy.

Adam · 08-29-2017, 09:11 AM

This could well take the Theta to the next level!

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RJH · 08-29-2017, 03:19 PM

great interview. Thanks for posting. Spatially registered sound is a very interesting development for the Theta. Great to see a couple of developers showing such enthusiasm for the concept.

rawr · 08-29-2017, 03:35 PM

Ahh, I remember Ambisonics.

Proof that good ideas never die.

silverelantra · 08-29-2017, 11:01 PM

I hope the underwater case fits previous Thetas too

thibs · 08-30-2017, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Ahh, I remember Ambisonics.

Proof that good ideas never die.

Often good ideas come too early.
Remember when DVD came and the whole multichannel speakers thingie?
Well, Quad speakers (2xStereos) were out at early Pink FLoyd era (even Quad encoded vinyls).

Didn't stick in the market. But DVD/SACD and now BD etc has reused the idea and it works well. And not only for movies.

Some idea just need to mature and sometimes market needs to mature.

**TwoUptons** · 08-30-2017, 01:43 PM

They need this in stores yesterday...

DPR has two 360 deg 4k cameras on their home page, but neither was Theta...

If they aren't really on it, they may lose their market...

-Eric

D1N0 · 08-30-2017, 02:25 PM

This may very well be on DPR's main page tonight at 24:00 CET

JPT · 08-31-2017, 12:20 AM - **1 Like**

Prices and more info here.

【?】???「THETA V」?????|?????????

It's cheaper than I thought, but the accessories are quite pricy. The rumoured US price (429 dollars) seems very reasonable.

It seems that spatial sound linked to the 360 image is the big selling point, as well as 4K resolution. There is no mention of how Android is implemented in this information, though. That was clearly stated as one of the features back in spring.

Product page is now up on the US site.
https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/index.php/cameras/theta-v

D1N0 · 08-31-2017, 03:30 AM

There is a Ricoh Press conferenence this afternoon at IFA Berlin
02:00 pm - 03:00 pm RICOH Press Conference - Room Hong Kong "Grosser Stern" *

It will probably be launched there.

Mistral75 · 08-31-2017, 03:34 AM

Already announced on the US website:

Theta V

D1N0 · 08-31-2017, 03:36 AM

leave it to Ricoh US to jump the gun

antipattern · 08-31-2017, 04:26 AM - **1 Like**

There's a live stream of the press conference, starting in less than 30 mins:

You Tube

08-29-2017, 05:42 AM - 3 Likes	#1
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,356	Ricoh Theta V Images, spec and price Nokishita Camera has posed images of the new Theta. Not just the camera, but also what looks like a new underwater case and directional microphone add-on. 【?】「RICOH THETA V」?????\|????????? This was posted in another thread, but this Google-translated interview explains a bit more or the background to the spacial sound function. https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&nv=1&rurl=...OCzaeHg5qdeZHg Last edited by JPT; 08-31-2017 at 12:24 AM.

08-31-2017, 12:20 AM - 1 Like	#11
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,356 Original Poster	Prices and more info here. 【?】???「THETA V」?????\|????????? It's cheaper than I thought, but the accessories are quite pricy. The rumoured US price (429 dollars) seems very reasonable. It seems that spatial sound linked to the 360 image is the big selling point, as well as 4K resolution. There is no mention of how Android is implemented in this information, though. That was clearly stated as one of the features back in spring. Product page is now up on the US site. https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/index.php/cameras/theta-v Last edited by JPT; 08-31-2017 at 03:28 AM.

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D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	Looking good. Ricoh is really developing this product with attention to detail.

08-29-2017, 09:01 AM	#3
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 653	Wow.. way ahead of the game. Not that I am a user of this technology but Theta is a very slick looking device and boy that mic is sexy.

08-29-2017, 09:11 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 45,703	This could well take the Theta to the next level! 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, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

08-29-2017, 03:19 PM	#5
RJH Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Otago Posts: 38	great interview. Thanks for posting. Spatially registered sound is a very interesting development for the Theta. Great to see a couple of developers showing such enthusiasm for the concept.

08-29-2017, 03:35 PM	#6
rawr Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: GMT +10 Photos: Albums Posts: 11,006	Ahh, I remember Ambisonics. Proof that good ideas never die.

08-29-2017, 11:01 PM	#7
silverelantra Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 104	I hope the underwater case fits previous Thetas too

08-30-2017, 12:47 AM	#8
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 5,450	Originally posted by rawr Ahh, I remember Ambisonics. Proof that good ideas never die. Often good ideas come too early. Remember when DVD came and the whole multichannel speakers thingie? Well, Quad speakers (2xStereos) were out at early Pink FLoyd era (even Quad encoded vinyls). Didn't stick in the market. But DVD/SACD and now BD etc has reused the idea and it works well. And not only for movies. Some idea just need to mature and sometimes market needs to mature.

08-30-2017, 01:43 PM	#9
TwoUptons Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 492	They need this in stores yesterday... DPR has two 360 deg 4k cameras on their home page, but neither was Theta... If they aren't really on it, they may lose their market... -Eric

08-30-2017, 02:25 PM	#10
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	This may very well be on DPR's main page tonight at 24:00 CET

08-31-2017, 03:30 AM	#12
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	There is a Ricoh Press conferenence this afternoon at IFA Berlin 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm RICOH Press Conference - Room Hong Kong "Grosser Stern" * It will probably be launched there.

08-31-2017, 03:34 AM	#13
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris Posts: 3,281	Already announced on the US website: Theta V

08-31-2017, 03:36 AM	#14
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	leave it to Ricoh US to jump the gun