Ricoh announces single-shot 360-degree spherical camera, Ricoh Theta Z1 51GB

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RICOH THETA Z1 51GB.

Ricoh Company Ltd. launched the RICOH THETA Z1 51GB, a high-end model of its 360-degree camera series that can shoot high-res spherical images in a single sho by significantly increasing the internal storage capacity from 19GB to 51GB and support the approximately 23-megapixels resolution (6720 x 3360 pixels) 360-degree still images.

The compact main body is equipped with a 1.0-inch back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, enabling approximately 23MP resolution 360-degree still images. It supports a diverse range of shooting modes, such as aperture priority, allowing users to take high-quality images regardless of the setting. The device can shoot considerably smooth and immersive 360-degree videos in 4K (3840×1920 pixels) and 30 frames per second (fps) thanks to exceptional 3-axis rotational stabilization to compensate for rotational shake.

In addition to JPEG, RICOH THETA Z1 now supports Adobe DNG format (RAW). The Android-based operating system now offers performance improvements by providing flexibility in the number of expansion plug-ins a user can install on the Z1. 

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.