Ricoh Theta S

The Ricoh Theta S is a 360-degree camera that is capable of capturing still images and smooth video.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Ricoh Theta S 1

Product details

  • 360 Degree Spherical Panorama images and Spherical Videos up to 25 minutes
  • Live view function on mobile device; Wi Fi communications protocol: HTTP (open spherical camera API 7 compatible)
  • Transfer videos directly to your mobile device without the need of a computer
  • Full HD Video at 30fps , 360 Degree Spherical Video Supported by YouTube
  • Charge the battery by connecting it to a PC using the supplied USB cable

PROS

+ Captures 360-degree images and video.
+ Remote control via smartphone app.
+ Cloud service for image sharing.
+ Compact.

CONS

- Non-rugged design.
- Video on the soft side.
- Finicky Mac software.
- Wi-Fi video transfer can take a while.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on February 09, 2016
The Ricoh Theta S is a 360-degree camera that is capable of capturing still images and smooth video.
70
By Tom's Guide on March 11, 2016
Aspiring 360-degree photographers and the curious will find some fun in the Theta S, but serious shooters should look elsewhere.
60
By TrustedReviews on September 04, 2015
The Ricoh Theta S is the third generation of Ricoh’s 360-degree shooting camera, which we first got our hands on at
80