Hands on and In-Depth Walk Through on RICOH THETA X and Every FAQ Explanation

[@YuqingGuo]

THETA X Official Page : theta360.com/en/about/theta/x.html THETA LAB report : www.thetalab.ricoh/en/article/11510/ THETA X FAQ : topics.theta360.com/en/faq/c_00_x/ THETA X User Group : facebook.com/groups/ricohthetaxusergroup

[@ALavrov]

Please, make a video about Theta X capabilities for Google Street View. In particular I am interesting to have answers for the following questions: 1) Is Theta X has it's own Google Street View mode in the camera itself like Labpano One EE? 2) Can Theta X be connected as an external camera into Google Street View application on a smartphone? 3) Has Theta X "Video Mode" in Google Street View applcation on a smartphone as like as for Theta V and Theta Z1? 4) Can Theta X automatically cut "GSV video mode session" into small 3 min video blocks for preserving the whole work? 5) Can Theta X make a loud beeps in the end of each small video block to periodically confirm of success or failure of the whole video capture progress? 6) Can Theta X capture video in GSV app right into external memory card in camera? 7) Can Theta X use it's own GPS chip for tagging video stream in the GSV app? 8) What happen with the current video block (and the whole video mode progress) if GPS signal suddenly lost for a short time? 9) How much time Theta X can work in GSV video mode before overheating / depleting the whole battery? Please, make a test blue line (at least 300 meters) on Google Maps with Theta X camera with Google Street View application and provide us with a link to it that we may see an actual quality of Theta X in GSV video mode. You may also provide the actual resolution and frame rate for Theta X in GSV video mode for those who can not detect this information from Google Maps itself. P.S. Additional question: What kind of material Theta X have for thread for a stick (metal or plastic)?

[@YuqingGuo]

Thank you for your suggestions. These questions are so informative.

[@kuangche]

I am also interested in GSV. In order to prevent overheating, can interval shooting mode last longer?

[@ALavrov]

@@kuangche Interval shooting mode did not supported in Google Street View application any more for blue lines creation. Only GSV video mode can be use for mass producing of blue lines for free (your may also create a very short blue lines from a set of single panoramas via paid software).

[@alexeytrusovru]

Thanks for the review! Thank you THETA for a great consumer camera! THETA took into account all possible wishes and made a camera that can be improved in the course of use!

[@YuqingGuo]

With pleasure.

[@alolkoydesigns]

I have successfully run the Theta X with no battery inserted using this powerbank Anker Portable Charger, 10000mAh Power Bank with USB-C Power Delivery

[@6floor]

Welcome to the new edge

[@YuqingGuo]

Cheers

[@chrischtili]

I found another bug..do you have this as well: When switching to NR, you cannot go back to e.g. HDR because Menu pops up continuously

[@YuqingGuo]

not yet

[@godfreygoodson6215]

Very informative! Just to be clear, sorry I couldn't hear clearly, what is the maximum charger power? Is it 18w or 80w? I accidentally fried my old Theta S when I used a fast charger and I want to make sure I don't do it again.

[@YuqingGuo]

Max 18W with PD2.0

[@DoubleACS]

@@YuqingGuo Do you have a link to a power bank that works?

[@chrischtili]

Hi. I enjoy your videos very much. How do I transfer a video from the X to my smartphone? On my Insta360 X2 that is pretty easy. It seems, that does not work for the Theta X? Only via USB?

[@TheFbiFilesRepeat]

Good camera for nature shots?

[@francomelechi8085]

Finally The Review! Thanks!!! The day the ability to save photos in RAW is added will be a sad time for Z1 owners. I believe Ricoh has planned this, so as not to disappoint existing Z1 owners

[@YuqingGuo]

I am still working on my in-depth review

[@alenseretinek]

Fascinating review, I can’t wait for real testing, (on your special way), thank you, cheers.

[@YuqingGuo]

Yes, I'm working on it

[@raystravelsaustralia6737]

What's the rationale behind no RAW image format.

[@YuqingGuo]

Jpg quality is good enough

[@0LoneTech]

That's not a great rationale when these cameras are so often used for HDRi capture... we don't want compression to put artifacts in the darker regions that are the entire purpose of a bracket exposure. That has been added via a plugin before, so I hope this will still be the case with Theta X.

[@Totustuus2022]

Mr Guo why buy it if not even 1 inch camera?

[@panagiotissidiropoulos8441]

Is it capable to operate as video input device (usb cam maybe) on my desktop, so I can continuously live stream?

[@YuqingGuo]

yes you can with live plugin pluginstore.theta360.com/plugins/com.theta360.cloudstreaming/

[@richardmhain]

Nice Theta X demo video. JPG pics myb X better quality than Z1? I think Z1 DNG still best on stills. Looking forward to your video comparing results. Thanks, stay safe & Kung Hei Fat Choy!

[@YuqingGuo]

Thanks I will share with you my conclusion

[@itliongdan5994]

Compared to other brands, there is no advantage except for removable batteries.

[@YuqingGuo]

Yes and no

[@360Niagara]

Two questions... Can Top/Bottom correction be turned off for video so I can shoot in a racecar? Can bracketting settings be saved to "My Settings"?

[@YuqingGuo]

Yes, and yes. But one more question. Why you need to turn the correction off in a race car??

[@moderntimes4814]

I love to see theta Z ...New version with improved image quality & external battery and card. Without a big display to save battery.

[@YuqingGuo]

Yes, I hope so.

[@jos_t_band3912]

Thanks. Very interesting review.

[@YuqingGuo]

Thanks for your attention.

[@360photographer]

Very, very helpful review.

[@YuqingGuo]

Thanks. Actually this is just hands on , not review. I am working on my review recently with real world shoot case study

[@z352kdaf8324]

Sensor released July 2018. Used in several phones previously.

[@YuqingGuo]

Exactly

[@360Niagara]

Great Video Yuqing. Answered a lot of my questions.

[@YuqingGuo]

Indeed

[@thedigitaluproar3811]

Is there a microphone input jack?

[@YuqingGuo]

Not yet

[@MartijnBaudoin]

Fantastic walk through I can’t wait to get my hands on one.

[@YuqingGuo]

Thanks

[@PepeEnjoyer]

Good review, I hope we can see this camera in action soon!

[@YuqingGuo]

I will share with you in my future video.

[@dtaylor7798]

It is very interesting to compare photos Z1 and X in different lighting conditions

[@georgevanderheijden4713]

Nice first impression!👏🏼

[@YuqingGuo]

Glad you like it.

[@6floor]

Nerd

[@YuqingGuo]

Yes, I'm nerdy