Ricoh Theta Z1

Mistral75 · 02-22-2019, 03:07 AM - **6 Likes**

According to Nokishita Camera, Ricoh Theta Z1 could be announced next Monday, on the 25th of February. This could be the camera behind R02020.

Source: Nokishita Camera Twitter and Twitter

Personal message: my congratulations to Ooku who hinted at a new Theta several times these last days. A suggestion though: if you are not fluent in English, rather than writing cryptic one-word or two-words messages I suggest your posting in your mother tongue (Chinese I presume), other members here will be delighted to translate.

JPT · 02-22-2019, 03:19 AM

Nokishita’s picture from the bottom shows that this is R02020.

It looks physically bigger than any of the previous ones.

Lots of Ricoh lately, but those two K-mount lenses went on sale today as well.

What on earth could “In Japan, indoor use only” mean?

taktoon · 02-22-2019, 03:21 AM

Really good info for me. If the IQ is better than in V they will sell at least one Theta Z1

Mistral75 · 02-22-2019, 03:27 AM

Yep, there is a new post from Nokishita Camera (takes more time to arrive in France

) with some details and seven pictures:

【噂】リコー「THETA Z1」の画像|軒下デジカメ情報局

Model number: R02020
Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11a//b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth
Order start date: 25 February 2019

Last edited by Mistral75; 02-22-2019 at 03:44 AM.

yucafrita · 02-22-2019, 03:36 AM

Originally posted by JPT

What on earth could “In Japan, indoor use only” mean?

Not wheather sealed?

Docrwm · 02-22-2019, 04:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by yucafrita

Not wheather sealed?

Turns to dust if exposed to direct sunlight perhaps?

OoKU · 02-22-2019, 04:19 AM - **2 Likes**

1" cmos

taktoon · 02-22-2019, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by OoKU

1" cmos

And the price point

?

bobmaxja · 02-22-2019, 06:38 AM

Radio frequencies authorisation are different by country . Good example some frequencies can not be use for wifi in USA versus Canada. That why a wifi router could be a different model in the 2 country.

**savoche** · 02-22-2019, 06:59 AM

Will be insteresting to see the specs. Certainly >5K video - maybe even 6K? Could have wished for a replaceable battery, though.

Originally posted by OoKU

1" cmos

Originally posted by taktoon

And the price point

?

...and the size

RonHendriks1966 · 02-22-2019, 07:02 AM

Theta could use a better iq and video with more pixels. So good development.

joergens.mi · 02-22-2019, 07:48 AM

Could be very interesting if the resolution is much bigger.

I like my theta, but for my purpose, photos from within buildings, halls and churches, the resolution is to low. But this is not a fault of the camera

---------- Post added 2019-02-22 at 15:50 ----------

Originally posted by JPT

What on earth could “In Japan, indoor use only” mean?

Maybe that 5.2 GHz wlan is not allowed outdoors in Japan.

**WillWeaverRVA** · 02-22-2019, 07:54 AM

1" sensor? You've got my attention.

**RGlasel** · 02-22-2019, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by JPT

What on earth could “In Japan, indoor use only” mean?

I can't possibly know more than someone who is residing in Japan, but perhaps there are standards in Japan for how a wireless product can be marketed and the range of 5Ghz Wi-fi transmitters compared to 2.4Ghz Wi-fi transmitters with the same power is only about a third. Plus the higher frequency carrier signals of 5Ghz transmitters are much more easily stopped by walls, especially ones made with bricks. In other words, if your dual band Wi-fi router doesn't have a much higher power rating than typical household varieties (which could put it into license required territory), it won't connect to your Theta when you step outside.

RonHendriks1966 · 02-22-2019, 11:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JPT

What on earth could “In Japan, indoor use only” mean?

Maybe this is a legal thing, that it isn't allowed to take pictures of surroundings and people without permission.

02-22-2019, 03:07 AM - 6 Likes	#1
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Ricoh Theta Z1 According to Nokishita Camera, Ricoh Theta Z1 could be announced next Monday, on the 25th of February. This could be the camera behind R02020. Source: Nokishita Camera Twitter and Twitter Personal message: my congratulations to Ooku who hinted at a new Theta several times these last days. A suggestion though: if you are not fluent in English, rather than writing cryptic one-word or two-words messages I suggest your posting in your mother tongue (Chinese I presume), other members here will be delighted to translate.

02-22-2019, 03:27 AM	#4
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Yep, there is a new post from Nokishita Camera (takes more time to arrive in France ) with some details and seven pictures: 【噂】リコー「THETA Z1」の画像\|軒下デジカメ情報局 Model number: R02020 Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11a//b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth Order start date: 25 February 2019 Last edited by Mistral75; 02-22-2019 at 03:44 AM.

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02-22-2019, 03:19 AM	#2
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Nokishita’s picture from the bottom shows that this is R02020. It looks physically bigger than any of the previous ones. Lots of Ricoh lately, but those two K-mount lenses went on sale today as well. What on earth could “In Japan, indoor use only” mean?

02-22-2019, 03:21 AM	#3
taktoon Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 605	Really good info for me. If the IQ is better than in V they will sell at least one Theta Z1

02-22-2019, 03:36 AM	#5
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	Originally posted by JPT What on earth could “In Japan, indoor use only” mean? Not wheather sealed?

02-22-2019, 04:11 AM - 1 Like	#6
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by yucafrita Not wheather sealed? Turns to dust if exposed to direct sunlight perhaps?

02-22-2019, 04:19 AM - 2 Likes	#7
OoKU Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 740	1" cmos

02-22-2019, 04:42 AM	#8
taktoon Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 605	Originally posted by OoKU 1" cmos And the price point ?

02-22-2019, 06:38 AM	#9
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Radio frequencies authorisation are different by country . Good example some frequencies can not be use for wifi in USA versus Canada. That why a wifi router could be a different model in the 2 country.

02-22-2019, 06:59 AM	#10
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Will be insteresting to see the specs. Certainly >5K video - maybe even 6K? Could have wished for a replaceable battery, though. Originally posted by OoKU 1" cmos Originally posted by taktoon And the price point ? ...and the size

02-22-2019, 07:02 AM	#11
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Theta could use a better iq and video with more pixels. So good development.

02-22-2019, 07:48 AM	#12
joergens.mi Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 408	Could be very interesting if the resolution is much bigger. I like my theta, but for my purpose, photos from within buildings, halls and churches, the resolution is to low. But this is not a fault of the camera ---------- Post added 2019-02-22 at 15:50 ---------- Originally posted by JPT What on earth could “In Japan, indoor use only” mean? Maybe that 5.2 GHz wlan is not allowed outdoors in Japan.

02-22-2019, 07:54 AM	#13
WillWeaverRVA Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	1" sensor? You've got my attention.

02-22-2019, 09:16 AM	#14
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,229	Originally posted by JPT What on earth could “In Japan, indoor use only” mean? I can't possibly know more than someone who is residing in Japan, but perhaps there are standards in Japan for how a wireless product can be marketed and the range of 5Ghz Wi-fi transmitters compared to 2.4Ghz Wi-fi transmitters with the same power is only about a third. Plus the higher frequency carrier signals of 5Ghz transmitters are much more easily stopped by walls, especially ones made with bricks. In other words, if your dual band Wi-fi router doesn't have a much higher power rating than typical household varieties (which could put it into license required territory), it won't connect to your Theta when you step outside.

02-22-2019, 11:42 AM - 1 Like	#15
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by JPT What on earth could “In Japan, indoor use only” mean? Maybe this is a legal thing, that it isn't allowed to take pictures of surroundings and people without permission.