Ricoh Theta X: New Firmware Adds HDR DNG

[@mhbalough]

Searched everywhere for this answer and cannot find it - as of 2025 with the Ricoh Theta X firmware update now making it possible to shoot HDR DNG 360 images, will this HDR enhancement make it into the Zillow 3D Tours? I know the Zillow dashboard will not let you edit any 360 photos regardless of 360 capture camera used, but will the HDR enhancements transfer to Zillow? I believe not since the 360 photo must be post processed and is not done in-camera. Is that correct?

[@ealexiou]

I would be interesting doing a Z1 HDR-DNG vs the X version (low light, details, etc)....

[@Decker101]

That would be interesting.

[@mr.f.ernandes]

I just tested it... and what can I say... in terms of image quality and details, the Z1 is still much (!) better than the X. I wish it were different. The X is certainly the most advanced camera in the Theta universe, much faster and better connected to the app. But in the end, image quality wins.

[@ealexiou]

@@mr.f.ernandes I hope it won't be a long wait for the "Z2" then....

[@peacok01]

@@mr.f.ernandes excuse my laziness. How is it better, what were you actually testing, how is your workflow etc..

[@peacok01]

Time to dust off my THETA X 😁