Ricoh - Theta V 360-Degree Digital Camera - Metallic Gray
Model: THETA V 4K SPHERICAL VR CAMERA
SKU: 6096201
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Customers frequently mention the Theta V 360-Degree Digital Camera's ease of use, praising its user-friendly interface and straightforward operation. Many also commend the camera's image quality, highlighting its ability to capture sharp and detailed photos. Real estate professionals, in particular, find the camera to be a valuable tool, appreciating its suitability for their needs. While some users express concerns about the camera's software requirements and durability, the overall sentiment towards the product remains positive.
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Purchased after researching and reviews noting the Theta was consistently the best 360 camera. Photographically, does stitch the pano well but has some of the worst purple fringing have ever seen. On the photo attached, notice edge along the sliding glass door. Knowing what to look for, glas it wasn't me as saw consistenly on photos posted on the Flickr 360 group where the exif info identified the camera a Theta. Other major issue was the weak range of the internal wifi connection. On that same photo when set up outside and hiding myself along the exterior wall there was no connection, but if I stepped inside the door where there was line of sight, then it communicated. Likewise with front of house, camera set at street and wouldn't communicate when stepped around the corner of the garage. Finally returned it following similar experience at second house. Completed 3 internal, but failed first outside when I was only 3 feet away! Next issue is the software and there is a reason it is poorly rated on the app store. Those problems reported are real. The software will freeze up. To resolve, have to delete and re-download and install. Works good until the nest time. One time outside cellular coverage and had to ask the client what their password was to log onto their home network to re-download. NOT GOOD!
Posted by Tizeye
I have previously used a Matterport Pro 2 camera for real estate virtual tours. Comparing this little thing to that is a bit of a joke. There is a reason those cameras cost $3K+ and this thing is less than $500. Yes, it far more lightweight, but that is part of the problem. I took this out on a job and it fell over on to concrete and broke while on a monopod with stable legs. Owned it less than a week. Absolutely flimsy build. I also had serious issues pairing this thing with the Matterport Capture app. I spent 40 mins in one small room that would not scan due to terrible wifi issues. I could have done the whole home in less than 30 min. Never had those issues with the Pro 2. Incredibly frustrating. All it did was slow me down when it should have saved me time. The image quality is acceptable for smaller, lower end properties but I would never use this thing for anything else.
Posted by Cine42
I purchased the newest version due to 4K feature. Took this camera on my vacation and learned that 4K is video mode only, which is disappointing. I could have saved $200 by purchasing the last model which has the same photo lense. However this unit will hold more photos & videos.
Posted by Yiski