Ricoh - Capture Setup
Ricoh Theta 360° Capture Setup
Section titled “Ricoh Theta 360° Capture Setup”Overview
Section titled “Overview”This guide explains the recommended capture settings and file requirements when using Ricoh Theta cameras with the Prevu3D 360° photogrammetry pipeline.
Supported Cameras
Section titled “Supported Cameras”The following Ricoh Theta models are supported:
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Ricoh Theta X
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Ricoh Theta V
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Ricoh Theta A1
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Ricoh Theta Z1
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Ricoh Theta SC2
Camera Setup
Section titled “Camera Setup”Before starting capture:
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Update the camera firmware to the latest version
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Clean both lenses
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Ensure sufficient battery and storage space
Recommended Recording Settings
Section titled “Recommended Recording Settings”Use the following configuration for all Ricoh Theta cameras.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Shooting Mode | Video |
| Resolution | 5.7K |
| Frame Rate | 2 fps |
Using different settings may result in processing issues.
File Requirements
Section titled “File Requirements”Prevu3D requires the original MP4 file captured directly from a supported Ricoh Theta camera.
Upload one .mp4 file captured directly from the Ricoh Theta camera.
The uploaded file must meet the following requirements:
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Captured on a supported Ricoh Theta device
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Original camera-generated file
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Contains required IMU metadata
Video Duration Limits
Section titled “Video Duration Limits”Maximum video length:
15 minutes
For large environments, capture multiple videos.