Ricoh releases 360-degree camera with relatively large 1 “sensors for 999 euros

Ricoh has announced the Theta Z1. This is a new product in Ricoh’s Theta line of 360-degree cameras. Unlike previous Theta cameras, such as the Theta V and S, the Z1 does not have two 1/2.3″ but two relatively large 1″ sensors.

The Theta Z1 is the new flagship in the Theta series and has two relatively large 1″ backside illumination sensors. The device can take 360-degree photos of 23 megapixels, as well as 360-degree videos in 4k resolution with 30 megapixels. frames per second.When making video, a three-axis stabilization is present.The ISO range is from 80 to ISO 6400.

The Theta Z1 also has two lenses on either side in terms of design, with the renewed lens design this time being formed by fourteen elements in ten groups. Users can choose from three different apertures: f/2.1, f/3.5 or f/5.6. This makes it the first 360-degree camera with a variable aperture.

In addition to jpeg, the Theta Z1 also supports raw files. Furthermore, captured footage can not only be streamed in 4k and at 120Mbit/s, but it can also be shared via Bluetooth or WiFi. About 19GB of flash memory is available for storage.

The device is equipped with a 0.93″ OLED screen that displays, among other things, the battery percentage, the video or photography mode and the number of photos still to be taken. There is also a function button that can be set by the user and the device has just a built-in four-channel microphone like the Theta V. The Ricoh Theta Z1 will be available from March for 999 euros.