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Ricoh-Pentax Theta SC 360 Cam
Ricoh
B01M6TYAW0


  • 159,90 £ / Cheapest Price on Internet


Brand: Ricoh
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(Ricoh-Pentax Theta SC 360 Cam)
  • 06 May 2020, Wed
Great and cheap
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Good product

Jonathan Sheehy
  • 08 Apr 2020, Wed
Very good toy, but the picture quality is a little bit disappointing.
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Very good toy, but the picture quality is a little bit disappointing. It needs plenty of light and good conditions. But for this money it is perfect!

tomktom

  • 26 Jan 2020, Sun
Good images, poor video
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Still images come out well and in decent resolution. Video quality is poor. Easy to use and works well with a tripod.

Darren
  • 31 Dec 2019, Tue
Think pink
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Ignore the colour it's not on your photo anyway so why pay more! Great gadget and handy size.

ushiec
  • 08 Nov 2019, Fri
Get everyone in a pic with this camera
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Easy to use and to connect to app.Great pics, just need to get a stand for it so that my thumb isn't always in the pic, friends loved it

amy beswick
  • 18 Oct 2019, Fri
Good start!
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I am trying a 360° camera for the first time. My initial impression is that it is very easy to set up and use. The images are good. I am still trying to figure out how to do certain things! I was annoyed that every photo had my hands in it. I have therefore had to order a stick, which is arriving tomorrow.

Dr. Taher
  • 17 Sep 2019, Tue
If you cant afford the better one, save up until you can
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

The RICOH theta V is much much better.. you would be better to save your money and buy it instead. This is low entry level kit. If you just want to try it out, get one of these although it will not give the best impression about what you can expect from a 360 camera like the Theta V. SAVE FOR THE V!

Mr Barry Mitchell
  • 17 Sep 2019, Tue
If you cant afford the better one, save up until you can
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

The RICOH theta V is much much better.. you would be better to save your money and buy it instead. This is low entry level kit. If you just want to try it out, get one of these although it will not give the best impression about what you can expect from a 360 camera like the Theta V. SAVE FOR THE V!

Mr Barry Mitchell
  • 18 Aug 2019, Sun
Can't be charged other than a PC!!!
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Can only charge the camera via a PC, really? What a design flaw and will be going straight back for a refund. What a load of rubbish....

GM
  • 14 Jul 2019, Sun
Good
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Good 360 but lacks sim car

Gary S.
  • 17 Mar 2019, Sun
Excellent low-cost 360 degree survey solution
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I was very pleased with the results of this inexpensive gadget - it gives reasonable image quality considering the device and lens size, is small enough to keep in your pocket and fast to use. Ideal when you need to survey with limited time available. Best gadget I've bought for some time!

Alan T
  • 12 Feb 2019, Tue
Awesome camera
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I love this camera. It is just amazing. The battery lasts ages. The photos are so cool. Would really recommend it.

Lauren Gilman
  • 23 Jan 2019, Wed
Excellent camera with frustrating, broken companion app
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Firstly, the camera itself is very good. The photo quality is excellent with minimal stitching artefacts, even when viewed in VR. I haven't tried video yet as I mostly bought this for taking photos. It's a shame that the companion app, which is used for changing shoot modes and settings and for remotely triggering the camera is a broken mess which barely ever works properly. The camera connects to my phone but the app doesn't agree and continually disconnects or freezes up. I've found that disabling Bluetooth, and power saving options on the phone (Android) mostly fixes the wifi problems, but it still crashes whenever I try to access the camera settings screen. Also, you can set a timer so you don't always need your phone to trigger the camera from a distance (if you're trying to hide yourself from the shot for example).Even with the terribly frustrating app, I would still recommend the camera due to the price point and the great quality of the photos.

Mr T E Jones

  • 23 Jan 2019, Wed
Excellent camera with frustrating, broken companion app
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Firstly, the camera itself is very good. The photo quality is excellent with minimal stitching artefacts, even when viewed in VR. I haven't tried video yet as I mostly bought this for taking photos. It's a shame that the companion app, which is used for changing shoot modes and settings and for remotely triggering the camera is a broken mess which barely ever works properly. The camera connects to my phone but the app doesn't agree and continually disconnects or freezes up. I've found that disabling Bluetooth, and power saving options on the phone (Android) mostly fixes the wifi problems, but it still crashes whenever I try to access the camera settings screen. Also, you can set a timer so you don't always need your phone to trigger the camera from a distance (if you're trying to hide yourself from the shot for example).
Even with the terribly frustrating app, I would still recommend the camera due to the price point and the great quality of the photos.

Mr T E Jones
  • 14 Jan 2019, Mon
Thanks good
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Thanks good cargo speed

Hikmet Tanirgan
  • 31 Dec 2018, Mon
Great fun! Useful for pros or as a toy
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Great little point and shoot for family occasions or scouting out that perfect scene or just taking fun images

sion p
  • 27 Nov 2018, Tue
Does what you would expect
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Nicely designed product. Performance as expected. Picture quality is ok but not amaizing when zoomed in.

Lee the gardener
  • 21 Sep 2018, Fri
Big thumbs up
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I bought this because I needed a 360 camera for my business and it’s been absolutely perfect easy to use easy to set up (If you have a Masters degree in technology LOL) but once it’s set up very easy to use

Andrew herbert
  • 18 Aug 2018, Sat
Doesn't connect to 2 different phone, as others have said, won't charge from a plug
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Tried on two phones and WiFi connects, but when you go to use the app it says it isn't connected. Samsung and LG. Don't know what camera is like, no way of telling. Ricoh's "engineers" clearly don't do a whole lot of testing, as others reported same issue.ALSO - tried charging from a regular charger and it won't charge! Even using the supplied lead.Tried several chargers and leads and managed to get it charging by using an express charging lead I have without data cables in it. So basically you can only charge it from a PC or using a specialised cable. It tables 4 hours to charge. So you need to leave connected to your PC for four hours.

OneRealReviewAmongstASeaOfFakes
  • 18 Aug 2018, Sat
Doesn't connect to 2 different phone, as others have said, won't charge from a plug
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Tried on two phones and WiFi connects, but when you go to use the app it says it isn't connected. Samsung and LG. Don't know what camera is like, no way of telling. Ricoh's "engineers" clearly don't do a whole lot of testing, as others reported same issue.

ALSO - tried charging from a regular charger and it won't charge! Even using the supplied lead.Tried several chargers and leads and managed to get it charging by using an express charging lead I have without data cables in it. So basically you can only charge it from a PC or using a specialised cable. It tables 4 hours to charge. So you need to leave connected to your PC for four hours.

OneRealReviewAmongstASeaOfFakes
Colour Name:Blue

Product Description

Developed as a standard-class model of the series, the new RICOH THETA SC provides casual, effortless enjoyment of 360-degree imaging, and also signifies the arrival of a new era of virtual reality. While retaining the high level of image quality provided by the RICOH THETA S using a high-performance CMOS image sensor and large-aperture lens, this mid-class model is designed to be lighter in weight than previous models. The RICOH THETA SC allows users to easily transfer captured 360-degree images to smartphones and tablet computers. It also lets them upload their images to the theta360.com dedicated website and then share them on social networks, or upload 360-degree videos directly to Facebook and YouTube. The RICOH THETA SC also offers a choice of four body colours (blue, beige, pink and white), making it your personalized imaging tool, one to enjoy every day, everywhere.

Box Contains

Ricoh Theta SC;Soft Case;USB Cable

Item Package Dimensions L x W x H 18 x 10 x 5.1 cm
Package Weight 281 Grams
Item Dimensions L x W x H 1.8 x 19.8 x 13 cm
Item Weight 99.8 Grams
Brand Name Ricoh
Color Name Blue
Country of Origin China
Has Image Stabilization No
Included Components Camera Body Only
ISO Range 100-1600
Lens Fixed Focal Length 100 millimetres
Max Focal Length 8
Min Focal Length 8
Min Shutter Speed 60 seconds
Model Year 2016
Objective Lens Diameter 360 millimetres
Part Number Theta SC - Blue
Max Shutter Speed 60 seconds
Style Wifi
Effective Still Resolution 14 megapixels