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Inspired by street photographers who are in their element on the asphalt pavement, the RICOH GR IIIx “Urban Edition” features a metallic grey body that has a unique texture. It’s smooth but enables excellent grip, a combination of design and functionality. The blue lens ring cap complements the metallic grey colour. This camera also debuts several new functions, including Snap Distance Priority mode and Auto Area AF (Center) focus mode. 24.2 MP Digital Camera APS-C CMOS Sensor 26.1mm F2.8 Lens 3-axis, 4-step Shake Reduction 3.0 inch Touchscreen LCD Snap Distance Priority Mode: Newly added Snap Distance Priority in Exposure mode. By selecting the snap shooting distance and DOF in advance, just by selecting this mode you can instantly recall this setting. When the DOF 3 is selected, the aperture is set to nearly pan focus so you can release the shutter right away. Auto-Area AF (Center) Focus Mode: Newly added Auto-area AF (Center) in Focus mode. Auto-area AF works around the center of the frame (9 areas) instead of the entire frame. This prevents the camera from focusing on unintended areas such as the ground in front of you, allowing you more control of your street snaps. Special Power-Off Graphic: The Urban Edition features a special power-off graphic with a street-like texture on the background with the GR IIIx Urban Edition logo. Blue Lens Ring Cap and Metal Hot Shoe Cover: The camera body is accentuated by an eye-catching blue ring that encircles the lens barrel. It complements the metallic grey color the GR IIx Urban Edition and is exclusive to this series.   The RICOH GR IIIx is designed to further enhance the essential values of the GR-series: optimizing image quality, snapshot capabilities and portability. The newly designed 26.1mm GR lens provides a 40mm standard angle of view in the 35mm format, close to the photographer's own effective field of view, and delivering images with a more truthful sense of depth for a completely different type of street photography. Depending on the way the lens is used, this versatile angle of view can create different image renditions: you can capture an image similar to those taken at a 30mm semi-wide angle or create a completely different visual expression as if taken at a 50mm standard angle. It also provides a range of new and upgraded post-shooting functions to edit captured images to the photographer's preference.   Imaging performance without compromise: The GR lens achieves sharp imaging with high resolution and high contrast The GR lens has been imbued with RICOH's unique optical technology that aims to always provide high image quality. The GR III uses a slim optical system consisting of 6 elements 4 groups with a focal length of 18.3 mm (approx. 28 mm in 35 mm equivalent focal length) and aperture of F2.8. The GR IIIx uses a newly developed optical system consisting of 7 elements 5 groups with a new focal length of 26.1 mm (approx. 40 mm in 35 mm equivalent focal length). High-refractive index low-dispersion glass lenses and aspherical high-precision molded glass lenses are optimally placed in the lens construction according to each model's optical system to suppress optical distortion and chromatic aberration to the absolute limit, delivering a high level of sharpness. This results in images that are sharp and clear across the entire frame even from the full aperture setting. The detailed descriptive power of the 24.2 M large APS-C format image sensor The GR IIIx is equipped with a high-resolution, wide dynamic range APS-C format CMOS image sensor (approx. 24.24 effective megapixels). This high resolution sensor can handle a large size print and an anti-aliasing (AA) filterless construction that utilizes the characteristics of the high-resolution lens for high-definition detail reproduction. Both the image sensor and lens are also optimized for the best possible image quality. Advanced image processing and responsiveness. Meet the latest GR ENGINE 6 The imaging processor on GR IIIx is the latest GR ENGINE 6. It elevates the essential high image quality performance of the GR for a greater level of detail. Faster processing makes the combination of high resolution sensor and multi-tone 14-bit RAW possible. This also contributes to improved responsiveness and functionality for autofocus and movie. Shooting at ISO 102400 is possible with RICOH's original signal processing technology A high-performance processor "Accelerator Unit" is adopted on GR IIIx as a powerful way to support high image quality. The signal output by the image sensor is sent to the image processor after being optimally handled. This reduces noise, delivering superb resolution and color reproduction across the entire sensitivity range. It also makes it possible to shoot at ISO 102400. 3-axis, 4-step Shake Reduction for high image quality across a wide shooting range Camera shake is reduced for crisp images even when taking split-second snapshots. Shake Reduction (SR) is installed while making the body size of GR III/GR IIIx compact. It minimizes the shake on three axes, including yaw, pitch and roll. Compensation effects deliver as many as 4 steps of shutter speed*. * Measured in conformity with CIPA standards. AA filter simulator for reducing false colors and moiré thanks to Shake Reduction mechanism The effects of the optical anti-aliasing (AA) filter are obtained with Shake Reduction(SR). Moving the image sensor slightly during the exposure suppresses false colors and moire. You can choose whether to prioritize resolution or reducing false colors and moiré depending on your subject. Choose [High] or [Low] for effect settings. This function is available at shutter speeds slower than 1/1000 second.   Capture the moment: A compact body and functional design packed with high performance The GR IIIx was developed focusing on keeping the body size compact while including a high level of functionality. The model is one-size smaller than that of the GR II and about the same size of GR DIGITAL IV with a 1/1.7 inch image sensor. A minimalist design was pursued to achieve a tool with portability and expression in mind. The button and dial layout is fully considered to allow for comfortable, single-handed operation. Hybrid AF with the combination of image plane phase-matching and contrast-detection AF The AF system is a hybrid of image plane phase-matching and contrast detection. The advantages of high-speed focusing in image plane phase-matching AF and focusing precision in contrast-detection AF are combined. The common contrast-detection AF issue of searching for focus peaks has been reduced to achieve quick shooting performance required on street photography. High-speed approx. 0.8 second start-up from when the power is turned on A high output motor is used to drive the lens barrel so that it quickly moves from a retracted position to the shooting position. Also, the program process of start-up is optimized to reduce the start-up time. The built-in lens barrier also makes it unnecessary to remove the lens cap, so you will not miss a sudden photo opportunity. Focus modes that fit versatile subjects and shooting styles Eight focus modes are available including Continuous AF for versatile shooting styles. LCD monitor that supports touch operations is also adopted for direct control over the AF frame using touch and slide gestures. You can also focus (Touch AF) and shoot while moving the AF frame for quick shooting in any type of composition. Face/eye detect autofocus to assist portrait shooting The camera detects faces or eyes* and focuses. This feature is enabled in [Auto Area AF], [Select AF], and [Pinpoint AF]. When the face or eye is detected and in-focused, the focusing point is framed. It is also possible to enable this feature only in [Auto Area AF]. By using this setting, when you want to focus on a subject instead of faces, simply switch the focus mode without turning face/eye detect off. *GR III will be supported with the coming firmware update With Full Press Snap, you'll never miss a shot When the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera releases the shutter at the preset distance. This high-speed shooting functionality is unique to the GR, eliminating the focusing time lag when pressing the shutter button halfway so that you can instantly capture split-second moments. Full Press Snap also takes place by touching the LCD monitor. *The latest firmware is required to use the full feature with GR III. Touch panel and control dial that enables intuitive controls The LCD monitor features a touch panel. Simply touch and slide to move the AF frame or access the menu. You can also pinch in and out during playback to change the magnification, flick to view the previous and next images or even go back to the center of the image by double tapping the monitor. A control dial is also positioned around the four-way button. This layout makes it possible to quickly operate the camera with a simple action while maintaining a secure grip on the camera. *The latest firmware is required to use the full feature with GR III. Customizable functions to suite one's style ADJ. mode and Fn button functions are customizable. You can also save the camera settings that best match your shooting intentions or the subject to U1/U2/U3 on the mode dial, making controls more convenient to match your shooting style.   Further expand the expressive world: Image Control for pure image creation enjoyment Featuring a creative Image Control function, which integrates effect modes into conventional image setting operations. Using 11 basic Image Control modes, the user can easily adjust various parameters to create photos the way you like. The parameter includes the saturation, hue, high/low key adjustment, contrast, contrast (highlight and shadow), sharpness, shading, clarity, toning, filter effect, grain effect*, HDR tone level and color tone*. Parameters that can be adjusted differ depending on the selected Image Control option. *The latest firmware is required to use the full feature with GR III. "DOF Priority (Deep)" Program Line that is perfect for shooting with pan focus Program Line includes [DOF Priority (Deep)]. This is a Program Line that maintains priority for a closed aperture (GR III*: F8.0, GR IIIx: F11) when shooting in the program mode. It deepens the depth of field and, when combined with the [Snap] setting of the focus mode, enables you to easily take pan-focus shots. * GR III is scheduled for support soon through an update to the firmware. Macro mode, enabling close-up shots with the camera alone Simply press the macro button to take close-up shots using autofocus. The focus range is 6 to 12 cm (GR III) and 12 to 24 cm (GR IIIx) from the front of the lens. You can enjoy impressive close-up photos with rich bokeh effects. The macro mode and normal mode must be switched manually. The camera also switches to the macro mode and autofocus is enabled even when the focus mode is set to [Snap] or [infinity]. Capture star trails with the surrounding scenery even in the city with interval composite shooting The setting items is specialized for star trail shooting. You can select this feature from drive modes for instant shooting. No need to set shooting interval of continuous shooting. Star trails can be set in 10 minute intervals (up to 24 hours), or you can choose from an unlimited shooting time. In addition, you can select many other settings such as saving interim images, set the trigger starting time and more. Use a tripod. Note that slow shutter speed noise reduction and SR are turned off. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the value of the first shot. Instantly manipulate the view and expand your range of expression with the crop mode Using the crop mode enables you to shoot compositions equivalent to having 3 lenses in a single camera. Images are recorded at an angle of view equivalent to a focal length of 35 mm or 50 mm with GR III and equivalent to a focal length of 50 mm or 71 mm with GR IIIx. Using the GR III and GR IIIx together covers from wide angle focal lengths to medium telephoto focal lengths. This expands the range of expression from wide angle shots with a sense of realism that capture a great deal of background information to medium telephoto shots suitable for such things as portraits and natural standard shots that resemble the actual subject. The focal length is equivalent in 35 mm format. Number of recorded pixel will change depending on the crop size. For more detail please see here Capture dreamlike shots with multi-exposure There is no longer a frame limit for compositing when shooting. Composited results can be viewed in a transparent display so you can check the composition while overlaying another frame. You can change the exposure parameter*, shoot, reshoot, and finish shooting for each shot to easily create exactly the type of photo you have in mind. * Exposure compensation, ISO speed, aperture, and shutter speed can be adjusted based on the exposure mode set for the first frame. The white balance cannot be changed. Built-in ND filter that can be turned on/off This model is equipped with a built-in ND filter that provides two stops of exposure. Simply change the settings to defocus the background even in bright outdoor shots at the maximum aperture setting and express subject movement with a slow shutter speed for a rich variety of photographic expressions. Full-featured metering modes including highlight-weighted option [Multi-segment], [Center-weighted], [Spot], and [Highlight-weighted] is available as a metering method. [Highlight-weighted] helps keep the exposure even, suppressing highlight blowouts in subjects illuminated by spotlights and high-contrast subjects. Enjoy image finishing via in-camera RAW processing without using a PC RAW format data can be processed on the camera and saved as a JPEG file. Tune the photo exactly the way you want using just the camera, adjusting the recorded pixels, aspect ratio, white balance, Image Control and sensitivity. In addition, you can choose to inherit the parameters set after development, which allows you to efficiently fine-tune the image once it has been developed*. *GR III will be supported with the coming firmware update   P-TTL auto sync flash for versatile lighting An external flash can be used to shoot at full synchronization speed. PENTAX P-TTL auto flash (optional)* is supported for high-precision auto sync using a pre-flash. This makes it possible to use bounce flash and daylight sync for a greater range of photographic expression. *Supported flash units: auto flash AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ II, AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF201FG, AF200FG. Conversion lenses that expand the focal length from super wide angle to medium telephoto The newly developed Tele Conversion Lens GT-2** (optional) is also exclusively available for GR IIIx. Using this lens with GR IIIx in the crop mode provides an equivalent focal length of 75 mm*** and enables photos that express a feeling of tension similar to when gazing at the subject. The Wide Conversion Lens GW-4* (optional) is dedicated with GR III. Attaching this lens to GR III, it widens the angle to an equivalent focal length of 21 mm. This enables shots with dynamic expression that make full use of the enhanced perspective and wide angle of view. *The Lens Adapter GA-1 (optional) is required to attach the Wide Conversion Lens GW-4 to the camera. GA-1 cannot be used on the GR IIIx. ** The Lens Adapter GA-2 (optional) is required to attach the Tele Conversion Lens GT-2 to the camera. GA-2 cannot be used on the GR III. *** The focal length when [Crop] is set to [50mm]. When [Crop] is set to [71mm], the equivalent focal length is 106 mm. The focal length is equivalent in 35 mm format.   In pursuit of convenience and security: Enhanced smartphone connection via wireless LAN and Bluetooth® compatibility This model is equipped with wireless LAN. With it, you can connect to a smartphone, use the exclusive app to transfer images and control the camera remotely. Bluetooth® v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy) is also supported. Enjoy more convenient features, such as automatically transferring recorded images, transfer the resized image*, recording location information acquired with the connected smartphone, viewing camera images on your smartphone or transfer the image** from the camera even when its status is off, etc. *GR III will be supported with the coming firmware update **Transferring can be conducted only when connected to wireless LAN. Image transfer and remote capture is easy with [Image Sync] Images on the camera can be transferred to a smart device using the [Image Sync] app. Using this feature makes it easier to check images and upload them to social media. You can also shoot remotely from your smart device. [Image Sync] is available free of charge on the App Store (for iOS) or Google Play (for Android). Outdoor View Setting for high visibility and brightness that adapts to your surroundings This model is equipped with an Outdoor View Setting function that offers optimal visibility whether in bright outdoor settings or in dark environments. You can expand the brightness adjustment range of the monitor beyond its normal capabilities and quickly make selections for a wide range of situations. Magnesium alloy body for toughness and durability You need reliability in a tool that you always have with you. A magnesium alloy body was adopted for its light and tough properties and for its high durability. Ultrasonic wave cleaning to keep the image sensor dirt free Optical materials in front of the image sensor are vibrated with ultrasonic waves for powerful dirt and dust removal. This feature prevents dust and other particles from ending up in the image. 2 GB of built-in memory for saving images when you need it most The camera alone can record approximately 140 images (JPEG: L, 3:2) for times when your memory card is damaged, or when you don't have enough space on the card. Recorded images can be copied to a memory card at once. Images on the memory card cannot be copied onto the built-in memory. Excellent connectivity to external devices with USB Type-C A USB Type-C external interface is equipped on this model. Not only can you connect the camera to a PC to charge and transfer data, it can also be used to connect the camera to a compatible TV or display for image output*. *Depending on the connecting device, a commercially available USB Type-C -HDMI conversion adapter might be required for connection.

360 degrees for Everyone: Capture and share life's epic moments in immersive 360 degree photos & videos with the Ricoh Theta SC. Experience high image quality with high-precision stitching technology that delivers an astonishing 360 degree experience. The Theta SC's slim, lightweight design makes this an ideal 360 degree camera for portability and is easy to handhold without the use of additional accessories, while the dual fish-eye lenses capture all of your surroundings with a simple push of a button. The 1/2.3-inch image sensor gives you approximately 14 megapixel output. The bright F2.0 lens provides exceptional low light shooting capabilities, and the ability to shoot in Manual Mode by setting shutter speeds up to 60 seconds. Capture up to 5 minutes of Full HD 360 degree video, which can then be transferred and viewed directly on to your mobile device or uploaded directly to social media sites such as Facebook to share immersive moments with friends and family. The LED status lights on the body itself allow for easy switching between still image and movie mode. The Live View function turns your smartphone into a viewfinder, allowing you to preview what you are capturing. The new and improved intuitive user interface makes capturing, viewing and sharing fully spherical imagery a snap. Create and share little planet images effortlessly with the dedicated Theta+ App or edit, add filters and background music to your 360 degree videos with the Theta+ Video App. Compatible with iOS & Android devices. 360 degree Photos 360 degree Videos 1/2.3-inch Image Sensor Dual Fish-eye Lenses High-resolution, fully spherical images: The RICOH THETA SC delivers high-resolution, fully spherical images with an approximately 14.0 effective megapixel output, thanks to the combination of the bright, large-aperture F2.0 twin-lens folded optics and a large image sensor. Together they capture beautiful 360-degree images with minimal noise, even when shooting night scenes. High-resolution, fully spherical videos: Capture up to five minutes of high-resolution, fully spherical video at Full HD quality (1920 x 1080 recorded pixels, 30 frames per second) Effortlessly create flawless videos on a smartphone or tablet computer, without the need of a personal computer. Easily change the image size, shape and composition of videos with simple fingertip operation. Use the dedicated THETA+ Video image-editing application,* to easily edit captured videos. * THETA+ Video application operates on iOS8.0. or later, or Android 4.4 or later. Proper operation is not guaranteed with all mobile devices. 360-degree Live-view display: When synchronized with a smartphone or tablet, the Live-view display (still images only) on the device's monitor allows you to check the outcome of various setting changes on the screen during shooting. The camera provides a choice of two display modes: Full Screen and Panorama. New & improved User Interface makes sharing a breeze: The completely redesigned user interface for smartphones and tablets provides intuitive operation, allowing users to easily make adjustments, change settings, upload images and much more. Upload captured spherical images to the theta360.com dedicated website, then share them on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr. It is also possible to submit captured videos to 360-degree channels such as Google Maps, Google+ and YouTube. Stylish, easy-to-operate body design: The RICOH THETA SC is equipped with an LED indicator on its front panel for at-a-glance confirmation of the current mode, and a still-image/video switching button on the side panel. Users can operate the camera smoothly, even when it is disconnected from a smartphone or tablet. The built-in memory can store up to 8GB. Dedicated Apps: The Theta Apps allow for easy shooting and sharing of your spherical images and videos. From the Apps, you can capture still images and videos, employ full command and control over various shooting modes, and share your spherical images and videos directly to social media. Use the THETA+ App to edit 360 degree images and export images for printing. Use Theta+ Video App to trim, add filters and background music to 360 degree videos.

The Ricoh Theta SC2 has the same compact design and ease of use, making it the perfect model for the 360 enthusiast. Don't let the compact design deceive you, the Theta SC2 takes photos at approximately 14 megapixels and 360 degree video at 30 frames per second in 4k (3840 x 1920). New to the Theta SC2 is the variety of shooting modes, like "Face" mode, which recognizes human faces and applies skin smoothing, and "Night View" mode for shooting low-noise footage after the sun goes down. Finding out how much battery is left is easier than ever with the new OLED display. At a glance you can check battery power, setting modes and your wifi connection. The new Self-timer button allows for great shots. 14MP 360-degree Photos 4K 360-degree Videos 1/2.3-inch Image Sensor x 2 OLED Display 360 degrees makes it real: 1/2.3 CMOS sensor (x2), 14 MP 4K compatible high resolution 360-degree video 14 GB Internal memory OLED display (Organic EL display) and dedicated button for self-timer mode Bluetooth and wireless LAN dual communication Shooting Modes: Theta SC2 is equipped with a range of preset modes that delivery the perfect footage for specific subjects and shooting scenarios. Also an all new underwater* mode, that allows the user to adjust to the ideal white balance when shooting underwater has been added. *a dedicated underwater housing, like the TW-1 , is required when shooting underwater. Face Mode: A mode that detects human faces and automatically places them at the center of the image. This mode is also using exposure compensation and noise reduction to apply skin smoothing. Night view: A mode that utilizes dynamic range compensation and noise reduction through image compositing to deliver beautiful night-time shots. Lens-by-Lens Exposure: A mode that controls two lenses individually to provide clear, bright footage of subjects in scenarios where there are significant variations in brightness levels, such as inside and outside vehicle, or on a stage. Easy-to-Understand Camera Design and Interface: The lower half and side of the THETA SC2 is where all of the camera user interface happens. The shutter release button and OLED display are both on the front of the camera. On the side of the camera you will find the Power, Wi-Fi, Mode and Self-timer buttons. Dual Communication and High-Speed Data Transfer: The THETA SC2 can be connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth. Improvements to ease of use have also been made. Smartphones can now be used for shooting with just a Bluetooth® connection, and when the camera has entered the sleep state, it can be powered on from the basic app. With a wireless LAN connection, all functions can be used, including live view display and image transfer on a smartphone, which can be used separately as appropriate to the shooting circumstances. The process has been changed such that the "top/bottom" correction is performed when videos are played back instead of when data is transferred, making the video transfer rate approximately 4x faster than the previous Ricoh Theta SC model. **Actual measured value compared with RICOH THETA SC when transferring identical amounts of data to iOS devices. According to Ricoh research. Specifications: Exterior/external dimensions (WxHxD): 1.78 x 5.14 x 0.9 (0.7) in Weight: Approx. 0.23 lb Still image resolution: 5376x2688 Video resolution/frame rate/bit rate: 4K:3 840x1920/29.97fps/54Mbps(High),32Mbps(Low); 2K: 1920x960/29.97fps/16Mbps(High),8Mbps(Low) Microphone: Monoaural Internal memory/Number of photos that can be recorded, time: Approx. 14GB; Still image: Approx. 3,000 photos; Video (time per recording): Max. 3 minutes; Video (total recording time): (4K) Approx. 32 minutes, (2K)approx. 115 minutes Object distance: Approx. 10cmto infinity (from front of lens) Shooting mode: Still image: Auto, shutter priority, ISO priority, manual; Video: Auto Exposure control mode: Program AE, Shutter speed priority AE, ISO sensitivity AE, Manual exposure Exposure compensation: Still image: Manual compensation (-2.0 to +2.0EV, 1/3EV step) ISO sensitivity (standard output sensitivity): Still image: (Automatic) ISO64 - 1600, The Upper Limit settings, (ISO priority mode) ISO64 - 3200, (Manual mode)ISO64 - 3200; Video: (Automatic) ISO64 - 6400 White balance mode: Still images/video: Auto, Outdoor, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent light 1, Incandescent light 2, Daylight color fluorescent light, Natural white fluorescent light, White fluorescent light, Light bulb color fluorescent light, Underwater, Color temperature (2500K to 10000K) Shutter speed: Still image: (Automatic) 1/25000 - 1/8 seconds, (Shutter priority mode) 1/25000 - 1/8 seconds, (Manual mode) 1/25000 - 60 seconds; Video: 1/25000 ? 1/30 seconds Shooting functions: Still images: Noise reduction, DR compensation, HDR rendering, interval shooting, multi-bracket shooting, self-timer (2.5 seconds, 10 seconds), My Settings; Videos: Self-timer (2.5 seconds, 10 seconds), My Settings, Preset: Face, Night View, Lens-by-Lens Exposure Power source: Lithium ion battery (built in) Battery life: Still image: Approx. 260 photos; Video: Approx. 70 minutes Compression method: Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver2.3); Video: MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), Audio: AAC-LC (mono) External interface: USB 2.0, microphone terminal Lens configuration: 7 elements in 6 groups Lens F value: F2.0 Image sensor size: 1/2.3 CMOS (x2) Effective pixels: Approx. 12 megapixels (x2) Output pixels: Approx. 14 megapixels Wireless compliance standard: IEEE802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz only); Bluetooth 4.2 Wireless supported channel: 2400MHz to 2483.5MHz Wireless communication protocol (WLAN): HTTP (Open Spherical Camera API compatible) Wireless communication protocol (Bluetooth): GATT (Generic Attribute Profile) Usage temperature range: 0 to 40 degrees C Usage humidity range: 90% or less Storage temperature range: -20 to 60 degrees C

Based on the award-winning, slim-line design of previous Theta models, the Theta V is lightweight, easy to use and compact enough to carry everywhere. A number of new enhancements allow the camera to produce more realistic "as if-you-were-there" 360-degree content. High-speed data transfer allows you to quickly and wirelessly upload 14 megapixel stills and high-resolution 4K videos for immediate showing and sharing. Omni-directional audio recording functionality enables 360 degree spatial audio. The camera can connect to a mobile device using either Bluetooth or wireless LAN to allow for flexible operation based on user preferences. In addition, the Theta V has a highly expandable operating system so that it can receive future performance enhancements through firmware updates. 360 degree Camera Lightweight Easy to Use Compact FEATURES SEE IT: Ultra HD 4k Video: Ultra HD 4k 360 Video Ultra HD 4k 360 Live Streaming Still Image Quality Improvements Faster Data Transfer Speeds HEAR IT: 3D Spatial Audio: 3D 360 degrees Spatial Audio Built-in 4-Channel Microphone Optional 3D Microphone Accessory (Sold Separately) Audio from the RICOH THETA V is captured from four directions, including elevation. 360 degree spatial audio is processed and lined to THETA V in-body. With the THETA S App and 360 degree spatial audio, playback with VR synchronization is possible to provide the most immersive VR experience available. SHARE IT: Remote Playback: Built-in Remote Playback Function Compatible Devices Expansion Application Plug-in BLE - Always On Connection Theta S App: Design Improvements Functionality Improvements   The Theta V can shoot high-def smooth 360 degree video at 30 fps at a resolution of 3840 x 1920 pixels, which is equivalent to 4K. Users can enjoy greater realism by creating immersive VR video content and watching video on a large screen. High-res 360 degree spherical images and video, with improvements to the image quality by the addition of the Qualcomm Snapdragon as the main processor, has completely enhanced the exposure accuracy and white balance algorithm. The Theta V has a 4-channel microphone that supports 360 degree spatial audio recording built in. Omni-directional audio is recorded not just in the horizontal direction but also in the vertical direction. The camera's new high-speed data transfer is 2.5 times faster than previous Theta models, allowing users to quickly and wirelessly upload 14 megapixel stills and high-resolution 4K videos for immediate showing and sharing. The world's - first Remote Playback capable fully spherical camera allows users to wirelessly playback 360 degrees images and videos on a large-screen display, using a compatible wireless display adapter. The camera can always be connected to a smartphone using Bluetooth low energy (BLE). This function provides improvements in usability and power consumption . A new and unique feature of the Theta V is that Ricoh will be able to create new functions for the camera via software plug-ins. The first of these plug-ins was developed by Ricoh and is already integrated into the phone. It enables the Theta V to deliver the world's first remote playback capability in a commercially-marketed, fully spherical camera. Dedicated Theta Apps allow for easy shooting, viewing, editing and sharing of your spherical images and videos.