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Which Ricoh 360 camera has better HDR – Theta X or Z1?

Clay Morehead — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:09:35 +0000

HDR (High Dynamic Range) is essential for high contrast scenes… interiors with bright windows, sunsets, and deep shade. We’re going to take a look at two Ricoh one shot cameras, the Theta X in HDR-DNG mode and the Theta Z1 in Bracket Mode Jpeg from both cameras appeared flat and muddy. But the DNG […]

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Ricoh Theta Z1 firmware update adds HDR mode in Raw DNG!

Mic Ty — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:18:27 +0000

Ricoh Theta Z1 got a major firmware update that added shooting and stitching HDR in Raw DNG, not just JPG. Here are other improvements. One of the unique features of the Ricoh Theta series of cameras is the built-in modes, most especially HDR. The Theta cameras have the unique capability of shooting and stitching multi-shot […]

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Tutorial: Ricoh Theta Z1 adds Raw DNG HDR without ghosting

Mic Ty — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 04:37:05 +0000

The Ricoh Theta Z1 can now capture HDR 360 photos in Raw DNG with little or no ghosting, thanks to the Dual Fisheye plugin by Yoichi Hirota. The same plugin can also be used to capture a Raw DNG burst for use with Kandao Raw+ stacking software. Here are other benefits of the new plugin, […]

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Ricoh Theta Z1 update: HDR vs non-HDR comparison; Lightroom workflow

Mic Ty — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 23:48:26 +0000

I updated my rolling review of the Ricoh Theta Z1 to add HDR comparison photos and the Lightroom DNG workflow. First, let’s talk about HDR. I’ve been conducting many tests of the Theta Z1 for a comparison video, and one of the things that’s impressed me is its HDR mode. Multi-shot HDR is nothing new […]

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TECHNIQUE: How to straighten multiple Ricoh Theta photos in batches

Gaba VR — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:59:13 +0000

Editor’s note: In this post, we learn a simple technique for straightening multiple Ricoh Theta photos at the same time. This post is by Gaba VR, who has a very cool YouTube channel for 360 camera techniques, and who has been featured previously on 360 Rumors. Gaba VR is one of the channels I subscribe […]

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Ultimate Ricoh Theta V review, resource, FAQ, tutorial, specifications, features, sample videos and sample photos, accessories (updated: 2/12/18)

Mic Ty — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:10:50 +0000

I have been using the Ricoh Theta V since its launch and I’ve used it with both the spatial microphone accessory and underwater case. Here is my review of the Ricoh Theta V, together with complete specifications, features, sample photos and videos, accessories, and its key strengths. This review is being constantly updated. . . 1/30/18 […]

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360 video tour of PyongYang in North Korea with the Ricoh Theta V; Theta V vs. Entaniya 280

Mic Ty — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 20:56:41 +0000

Here is a 360 video tour of an urban area in North Korea, shot on the Ricoh Theta V by Singaporean photographer Aram Pan of DPRK360. Aram also gives us his thoughts on how the Theta V compares with the Entaniya 280 on a Yi 4K+ camera. Aram Pan is a Singapore-based photographer who […]

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