Ricoh RICOH THETA m15 User Manual

 

Ricoh Company, Ltd.  www.ricoh.com/ja/     

Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd.  www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/index.html   

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News Release

 

October 28, 2014 

 

 

 

 

Tokyo, October 28, 2014—Ricoh Company, Ltd. announced today that it has developed a new 

model of the RICOH THETA, an input device that allows users to capture the area all around 

them in a single spherical image. The new spherical camera, which can also capture spherical 

videos, will be marketed by Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd. from November 14. 

 

Since its launch last year as the world's first image input device

*1

, the RICOH THETA has 

opened a new world of imaging possibilities. Users can shoot game changing new spherical 

images at any time, capturing more than they ever imagined. In response to popular demand, the 

new model enables Wi-Fi transfer that is almost twice as fast as the previous model as well as 

spherical video capture, all with the same small, lightweight and easy-to-carry design as before. 

Video image conversion processing can be performed on a computer after shooting, enabling 

users to enjoy up to 3 minutes

*2

 of spherical video footage that will make them feel like they're 

right there. Users can also choose from four body colors, providing a more fun and attractive tool 

to carry around every day. 

An API (Application Programming Interface) and SDK (Software Development Kit) (beta version) 

will be released on theta360.com along with the release of the new RICOH THETA. Users can 

now develop their own original apps to configure various settings and perform various operations 

using the RICOH THETA. By developing their own apps, users will be able to add new exciting 

capabilities to their RICOH THETA. Ricoh looks forward to broadening the range of enjoyment 

available through this unique device. 

 

 

*1…The first consumer product that allows the entire area around the user to be captured in one shot, instead of 

simply taking horizontal panoramas or semi-spherical shots. (As of October 2013. Ricoh research) 

*2…Upload to sharing sites is up to 5MB, about 6 seconds (1280 x 720pixels)  

 

Product Name 

Price 

On-Sale Date 

Product Color 

RICOH THETA  

(Model name: RICOH THETA m15)

 

Open 

pricing 

November 14, 2014

White, pink,  

yellow, blue, 

Accessories: USB cable, case