I tried using the whole spherical camera "RICOH THETA" that captures the surrounding 360 degrees

It is a stick type shape that fits the hand, about 95 g lightweight, all the celestial cameras that can also take remote shooting in conjunction with the iPhone application are "RICOH THETA". Although you need to think about the composition when taking a picture, using RICOH THETA you can shoot mysterious photos as if you are in space just by pressing the shooting button without using difficult techniques.

RICOH THETA
https://theta360.com/ja/concept/

The package is based on white.


In the box is the figure of RICOH THETA wrapped in a buffer.


Inside was a soft case · USB cable, quick start guide, RICOH THETA etc.


The size is 42 mm in width × 129 mm in height × 17.4 mm in depth. It weighs about 95 g and fits snugly into the hand. It is easier to hold than a normal camera because it is in the form of a stick.


When inserting the thickness of the lens, the depth is 22.8 mm.


Looking from the side like this. Wireless lamp · radio button, power button · power lamp are located on the side.


The shutter button is located on the front of the camera, under the lens. The shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, white balance, etc. are set to Auto, the shutter speed is 1/8000 second to 1 / 7.5 seconds, and the ISO sensitivity is 100 to 1600.


USB terminal and tripod hole at the bottom of the main unit.


In a mechanism that sounds when the shutter is released, the speaker was attached to the top of the main unit.


Though it is a pure white body, THETA 's logo is light gray on the lower side.


So, I will try to shoot quickly. Because it is a celestial camera that captures 360 degrees around the camera, if you stand on the front as usual, people will be reflected, so shoot the camera upwards toward the sky. Shooting is completed only by pressing the button.


To see photos takenInstall software on PCOr you need to install the application on iPhone,Install app on iPhone.


Launch the application.


The home screen looks something like this. It is a simple interface.


Next, connect the iPhone to the main unit. Before connecting, the wireless light on the side of the main unit lights red.


Press the radio button on the main unit and select "THETA 100515" from Wi-Fi setting.


The password is written on the bottom of the main unit.


Enter the password ......


Confirm connection.


Launch the application again.


When launching the application, the wireless light that was lit red red lights blue.


When connecting the iPhone to the camera, the item "Camera" appears besides "In-app", so tap "Camera".


The captured image is displayed as follows.


The picture taken is like this.


Move the image with the fingers and move the image to the ground, the photographer's head and fingers were reflected in a moment.


Not only spherical but also 360 degrees can be seen everywhere. Pinch out to enlarge, pinch in to shrink.


When you do not want to photograph the photographer as much as possible, use a tripod to shoot.


At this time, you can not press the button of the main body directly, so use the application to remotely shoot. Tap the shooting button on the home screen of the application.


Tap "OK".


Exposure adjustment is possible when taking pictures using the application.


Pressing the middle button releases the shutter.


Pictures are transferred to the iPhone ......


Since photos are displayed in "Camera", select the photo of your choice and tap "Transfer" button. This will transfer the photo to "In-app", so you will be able to see the photo without connecting the iPhone to the body.


A bit of legs are reflected, but it is more natural to shoot than when shooting with a camera.


I tried shooting in other places. First inside the crowd of the city.


It is located in Osaka StationSpace-time plaza.


Kyoto Station.


Also, you can post to each SNS by tapping the button on the upper right of the image display screen.


In order to post photos taken to SNS you need to register an account with theta 360 using a Facebook account, accept the terms of service and tap "Facebook".


Please tap "OK" because you are asked to post Facebook profile profile information and access to friends list · photos in public.


After registering an account, select the SNS to post.


Enter comments and tap "Share" to complete.


Even if you do not link with the application, you can import photos on the PC using the USB cable and up and view it on the netIs possible.


Price starts at 399 dollars without tax (approx. 40,000 yen), French, German, UK, USA started accepting preliminary orders from September and sells online from October. The time of sale in Japan is undecided at the time of writing,E-mail address registrationIf you do, you will receive an email when the release time is decided.