Ricoh Theta Spherical Society in the Round

johnmflores · 05-24-2015, 08:11 AM - **5 Likes**

Now that Adam has enable support for the Ricoh Theta's spherical images, I thought that I'd start sharing:

Theta Image

There's not that many of us out there, but if you have one, share you images!

Last edited by johnmflores; 06-17-2015 at 05:47 PM.

**boriscleto** · 05-24-2015, 08:29 AM - **1 Like**

Is that Elastic Man holding the camera?

panoguy · 05-24-2015, 09:31 AM

I'm waiting to see your 360 video clips from a good ride... you know Youtube supports 360 video now, right?

mikeSF · 05-24-2015, 11:52 AM

fun selfie

johnmflores · 05-24-2015, 12:51 PM - **1 Like**

Theta Image

johnmflores · 05-24-2015, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

I'm waiting to see your 360 video clips from a good ride... you know Youtube supports 360 video now, right?

Yup. That's why I bought it. The video is pretty crappy though. Here's my "Running Review"

You Tube

Unfortunately, you can't view the video properly in the forum, you have to watch on YouTube while using Chrome.

panoguy · 05-25-2015, 05:38 AM

Originally posted by johnmflores

Yup. That's why I bought it. The video is pretty crappy though. Here's my "Running Review"

Wow, that hemispherical flare is quite something!

Good for a quick run down some twisties on a cloudy day, perhaps?

johnmflores · 05-25-2015, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

Wow, that hemispherical flare is quite something!

Good for a quick run down some twisties on a cloudy day, perhaps?

That flare is happening when a ray of light bursts through the leaves and momentarily overexposes half of the image. It's interesting that in the rectangular format you can see the "seam" of the image during that momentary overexposure.

I'm definitely going to have to think about how to use the Theta for the motorcycle stories. That's why I'm testing it out now while on my runs, for which it's quite fun. I did nearly 2 hours in the woods with the camera on the whole time and snapped hundreds of photos and minutes of video.

Quite honestly, I'm not sure if the IQ is up to print quality. Certainly not a full page or two page spread, but maybe a smaller image, and even then it will be hard.

Here's some more from my trail runs:

"Is that a tree? Growing out of a rock?"

Theta Image

"Yes, it is."

Theta Image

r0ckstarr · 05-26-2015, 06:41 AM

What is the range of using a smartphone as a remote control?

Is there a way to mount it to a tripod?

johnmflores · 05-27-2015, 08:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

What is the range of using a smartphone as a remote control?

The connection is via WiFi so it will depend upon the antenna of the Theta and the phone. Just did a test with my Droid. Worked at around 40 feet. Failed beyond 75 feet.

Quote:

Is there a way to mount it to a tripod?

Yes, there's a 1/4 20 on the bottom.

panoguy · 05-27-2015, 04:45 PM

Totally gonna put one of those on a selfie-stick so I can hide my ugly mug behind a tree or post.

johnmflores · 05-28-2015, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

Totally gonna put one of those on a selfie-stick so I can hide my ugly mug behind a tree or post.

Growing up, I never liked the way that I looked. Now I just don't care.

Theta Image

johnmflores · 06-04-2015, 10:59 AM

Theta Image

johnmflores · 06-10-2015, 02:50 PM

Enjoy the ride

Theta Image

---------- Post added 06-10-15 at 04:51 PM ----------

Go!!!!!!

Theta Image

johnmflores · 06-13-2015, 03:11 PM

Theta Image

05-24-2015, 08:11 AM - 5 Likes	#1
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Ricoh Theta Spherical Society in the Round Society Now that Adam has enable support for the Ricoh Theta's spherical images, I thought that I'd start sharing: Theta Image There's not that many of us out there, but if you have one, share you images! Last edited by johnmflores; 06-17-2015 at 05:47 PM.

05-24-2015, 12:51 PM - 1 Like	#5
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Theta Image Theta Image

05-25-2015, 08:20 PM	#8
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Originally posted by panoguy Wow, that hemispherical flare is quite something! Good for a quick run down some twisties on a cloudy day, perhaps? That flare is happening when a ray of light bursts through the leaves and momentarily overexposes half of the image. It's interesting that in the rectangular format you can see the "seam" of the image during that momentary overexposure. I'm definitely going to have to think about how to use the Theta for the motorcycle stories. That's why I'm testing it out now while on my runs, for which it's quite fun. I did nearly 2 hours in the woods with the camera on the whole time and snapped hundreds of photos and minutes of video. Quite honestly, I'm not sure if the IQ is up to print quality. Certainly not a full page or two page spread, but maybe a smaller image, and even then it will be hard. Here's some more from my trail runs: "Is that a tree? Growing out of a rock?" Theta Image "Yes, it is." Theta Image

05-28-2015, 06:00 PM	#12
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Originally posted by panoguy Totally gonna put one of those on a selfie-stick so I can hide my ugly mug behind a tree or post. Growing up, I never liked the way that I looked. Now I just don't care. Theta Image

06-10-2015, 02:50 PM	#14
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Enjoy the ride Theta Image ---------- Post added 06-10-15 at 04:51 PM ---------- Go!!!!!! Theta Image

05-24-2015, 08:29 AM - 1 Like	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	Is that Elastic Man holding the camera?

05-24-2015, 09:31 AM	#3
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	I'm waiting to see your 360 video clips from a good ride... you know Youtube supports 360 video now, right?

05-24-2015, 11:52 AM	#4
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	fun selfie

05-25-2015, 05:38 AM	#7
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by johnmflores Yup. That's why I bought it. The video is pretty crappy though. Here's my "Running Review" Wow, that hemispherical flare is quite something! Good for a quick run down some twisties on a cloudy day, perhaps?

05-26-2015, 06:41 AM	#9
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	What is the range of using a smartphone as a remote control? Is there a way to mount it to a tripod?

05-27-2015, 08:38 AM - 1 Like	#10
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Originally posted by r0ckstarr What is the range of using a smartphone as a remote control? The connection is via WiFi so it will depend upon the antenna of the Theta and the phone. Just did a test with my Droid. Worked at around 40 feet. Failed beyond 75 feet. Quote: Is there a way to mount it to a tripod? Yes, there's a 1/4 20 on the bottom.

05-27-2015, 04:45 PM	#11
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Totally gonna put one of those on a selfie-stick so I can hide my ugly mug behind a tree or post.

06-04-2015, 10:59 AM	#13
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Theta Image

06-13-2015, 03:11 PM	#15
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