Ricoh Theta SC User Manual

Colour Art. Nr. EAN

RICOH THETA SC WHITE 910740 0026649107405

RICOH THETA SC PINK 910741 0026649107412

RICOH THETA SC BEIGE 910742 0026649107429

RICOH THETA SC BLUE 910743 0026649107436

Shooting, viewing and sharing 360˚ images.

Basic app for smartphones.

ADVANTAGES

• 360° photos and videos in one single shot

• Easy viewing of images and videos by swiping and pinching in

the app on your smartphone

• Sharing on social networks, dedicated websites or Google Maps

and Google +TM via your smartphone

• High speed Wi-Fi transfer

• Possibility to create original RICOH THETA apps via API/SDK

• Four body colours (white, pink, beige, blue)

Object distance Approx. 10cm to infi nity (from front of lens)

Shooting mode Still image: Auto, shutter priority, ISO priority,Manual *1, Video: Auto,

Exposure control Program AE, ISO Priority AE�Shutter Priority AE�Manual Exposure

Exposure compensation Still image: Manual compensation (-2.0 to +2.0EV, 1/3EV step) *1

ISO sensitivity
(standard output sensitivity)

White balance Still image: Auto, outdoor, shade, cloudy, incandescent lamp 1, incandes-

Shutter speed Still image: 1/8000 sec. to 1/8 sec.

Recording medium Internal memory: Approx. 8GB

Number of photos that can be
recorded, time *2

Power source Lithium-ion battery (built in)*4

Battery life Approx. 260 photos*5

Image fi le format Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant, Video:MP4 (Video:

External interface micro USB: USB2.0

Remote Shutter CA-3(Option)

Exterior/external dimensions 45.2mm (W) x 130.6mm (H) x 22.9mm (17.9 mm *6) (D)

Weight Approx. 102g

Lens construction 7 elements in 6 groups

Lens F number F2.0

Image sensor size 1/2.3 (x2)

Image sensor effective pixels 12MP(x2), pixel count equivalent to Approx. 14M

File size (still images) L: 5376x2688

File size (videos) L: 1920x1080/30fps/16Mbps

Communications protocol HTTP

Still image: ISO 100 to 1600, Video: ISO 100 to 1600

cent lamp 2, daylight color fl uorescent lamp, natural white fl uorescent
lamp, white fl uorescent lamp, light bulb color fl uorescent lamp*1,
Video: Auto

Still image(Manual):1/8000 sec. to 60 sec.
Video(L): 1/8000 sec. to 1/30 sec.
Video(M): 1/8000 sec. to 1/15 sec.

Still image: Approx. 1600(L), Approx. 9000(M)
Video (time per recording): Max. 5 minutes *3
Video (total recording time): Approx. 63 minutes(L),Approx. 171
minutes(M)

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)

M: 2048x1024

M: 1280x720/15fps/6Mbps

THETA+

Special apps for editing shot spherical images and videos

VIDEO+

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

USB CABLE
SOFT CASE

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

STRAP ADAPTER SILVER FOR RICOH THETA - 910711
STRAP ADAPTER GREY FOR RICOH THETA - 910712
STRAP ADAPTER GREEN FOR RICOH THETA - 910713
STRAP ADAPTER BLUE FOR RICOH THETA - 910714
STRAP ADAPTER ORANGE FOR RICOH THETA - 910715

HARD CASE TH-2 - 910752
A waterproof (IPX7), solid case designed
to house the RICOH THETA SC. This case
provides a tripod socket for attachment of
various camera accessories.

TRIPOD ADAPTER

TE-1

910710

*1. A smartphone is required to change modes or con gure manual settings.

*2. The number of photos and time are guides only. The actual number differs according to the photography
conditions.
*3. Automatic shut down if the internal temperature increases.
*4. Charge the battery by connecting it to a PC using the supplied USB cable.
*5. The number of photos that can be taken is a guide based on Ricoh’s measurement method (wireless on,
one photo taken every 30 seconds and transferred to smartphone). The actual number differs according to
usage conditions.
*6. Excluding lens section.

RICOH THETA

STAND TM-1

910751

SOFT CASE TS-1 WHITE - 910718
SOFT CASE TS-1 BLACK - 910719
Keep your RICOH THETA safe. This will
give the lens extra protection in a sleek
and stylish case. Available in both black
and white.

CABLE SWITCH

CA-3

30004

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RICOH THETA SC

THE NEW CONVENTIONAL MODEL OF THE 360-DEGREE RICOH THETA CAMERA LINEUP

Developed as the standard-class model of the popular RICOH THETA series, this 360-degree camera provides outstanding

usability even for rst-time 360-degree camera users and a full range of basic features and solid specications.

Since the RICOH THETA was rst launched on the market in 2013 as the world’s rst 360-degree camera, *1 it has been used in
a variety of visual elds. It’s an exceptional imaging tool, with fully spherical images creating unique, completely unexpected visual
expression. Launched in 2015 as a high-end model, the RICOH THETA S has satised user demands for higher image quality

and more specialized business applications. Because of this, it has been received exceptionally well by both photographers and
business users—people with a keen interest in 360-degree imaging.

Developed as a standard-class model of the series, the new RICOH THETA SC provides casual, effortless enjoyment of 360-degree

imaging, and also signies 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 colors (blue, beige, pink and white), making it your personalized imaging
tool, one to enjoy every day, everywhere.

*1. As a mass-produced consumer product capable of capturing the scene around, above and below the device in a fully spherical image (as of October, 2013, based on Ricoh research).

Main Features

1- 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 two outstanding components: bright, large-aperture twin-lens folded optics (with the same F2.0
maximum aperture as that of a high-end model), and a large image sensor. Together they capture beautiful 360-degree images
with minimal noise, even when shooting night scenes. The photographer can also make a range of settings via a WiFi-synchronized
smartphone or tablet computer, thanks to a completely redesigned user interface that provides intuitive operation through a
dedicated application.
The RICOH THETA SC allows the user to upload the spherical images they have captured 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 MapsTM, Google+TM and YouTubeTM.

2- High-resolution, fully spherical videos

The RICOH THETA SC captures high-resolution, fully spherical videos at Full HD quality (1920 x 1080 recorded pixels, 30 frames

per second) for a maximum duration of ve minutes (after a synthesizing process). Its user can effortlessly create awless videos

on a smartphone or tablet computer, without the need of a personal computer. The user can easily change the image size,

shape and composition of videos with simple ngertip operation. And, by employing the dedicated THETA+Video image-editing

applications,*2 the user can very easily edit captured videos.
Just like fully spherical still images, the RICOH THETA SC users can upload their edited videos (a maximum data capacity of 5MB)
to the theta360.com dedicated website, and share them on social networks.

*2. THETA+ Video applications operate on iOS8.0. or later, or Android 4.4 or later. Proper operation is not guaranteed with all mobile devices.

3- 360-degree Live-view display

When synchronized with a smartphone or tablet computer, the RICOH THETA SC provides
Live-view display (still images only) on the device’s monitor. This allows the user to
check the outcome of various setting changes on the Live-view screen during shooting.
The camera provides a choice of two display modes: Full Screen and Panorama.

4- Stylish, easy-to-operate body design

The RICOH THETA SC is equipped with an LED indicator on its front panel for at-a-

glance conrmation of the current mode, and a still-image/video switching button on the

side panel. They let users operate the camera smoothly and unerringly even when it is
disconnected from a smartphone or tablet computer.

5- Other features

• A large internal memory (approx. 8GB) for storage of approximately 1,600 still
images (at L image size)

• Minimum start-up time lag of 1.5 seconds

• Self-timer function, with a delay time selectable from a smartphone or tablet
computer

• Interval shooting function, convenient for creating time-lapse videos

• THETA+ applications usable to edit still images and export image data les for printing

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. • Twitter is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc. • Tumblr is a registered trademark of Tumblr, Inc.
Instagram is a trademark of Instagram LLC. • Android, Google maps, Google+ and YouTube are registered trademark of Google Inc.• iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries

and is used under license. • All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. • Designs and specications are subjects to change without notice.

Many publishing options are available
on the Theta + software. It will enable
you to create «Little Planet» images.