Theta X: 30 Things You Need To Know!

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The Theta X (go.benclaremont.com/thetax) is here and offers amazing image quality, video quality & all-around improved features from previous 360 cameras. But… is it the best virtual tour camera in 2022?
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🕑 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:36 Price
0:41 Release date
0:50 Touch screen
1:16 No physical shutter button
1:24 Removable battery
1:29 Removable storage
1:37 Inbuilt memory
1:48 USB-C
2:01 Weight
2:07 Sensors
2:13 Aperture
2:19 Battery life
2:46 Photo resolution
3:14 Chromatic abberation
3:26 Stitching
3:39 No RAW
4:14 Plugins
4:47 No Dual Fisheye plugin
5:14 Inbuilt GPS
5:17 5.7K 360 video
5:59 4K 60fps
6:09 Maximum clip length
6:14 Video stabilization
6:37 In-camera stitching
6:59 Faster wireless connection
7:09 Updated mobile app
7:13 Video previews
7:27 Theta Z1 vs. Theta X
7:52 Who is it for?
8:34 Should you buy it for 360 video?
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@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay... for some reason Australia is the last country to get new cameras posted 😅

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@LincolnWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Every tech company: "Let's make a few things somewhat better, and take away some things people liked. Then next time we can get people excited that we added back stuff we used to have and then they won't notice that we didn't really make anything that much better."

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Although with the X they added far more great features than they took away 😁

@bagasnuradi 2 жыл бұрын

Please try it to make Google Street View

@BobbyInBlue 2 жыл бұрын

So great to see you making new videos in your brand new home! Congratulations! Thanks for making this video. I’ve been wondering all about this camera! Great video!

@ignasbrazauskas8445 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Ben, can't wait for z1 and X comparison video!

@julianjupitah4364 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We waited so long! :)

@klaushuber1499 2 жыл бұрын

Thx a lot for your insights and the comparison with the Z1 and One X2! It looks like a dream camera for prosumer 360 photography. What baffles me is the price in Europe. It's listed at 1000€ 😲

@sewolfru 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review and good news about the new camera

@JuanVaz69 2 жыл бұрын

I see it as ideal for 360 real estate tours, the workflow is minimal and the quality is sufficient.

@kirgit4 2 жыл бұрын

super good. especially that now the virtual tours are on demand globally

@BartMiko 2 жыл бұрын

yup, taking this one, thanks for sharing. great times

@098Chris 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting to see your take on theta x!

@stevenpam 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, Ben

@skystink 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I think that I keep waiting for a true Z1 successor. Though I am still super happy with the Z1 so honestly I am not really waiting at all.

@goofygomez Жыл бұрын

Recently bought the X because of this review. Thanks Ben 🙏

@Arquidron 2 жыл бұрын

I'm still using the One X for tours and I use it less for videos, I'll start using it for video! excellent content Ben.

@trosencrantz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben, been wondering how it compares to the Z1, esp. for RE and DR.

@nicxonpiaso6199 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben..I like your insight to the Ricoh Theta X..📌🇵🇬

@wvansluisveld3011 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I will wait to see what GoPro and Insta360 have to offer next as I take more 360 videos. So far my (unfortunately slightly scratched) One R does the job well. I guess I could overcome the limited stabilization with DaVinci Resolve spherical stabilizer, but it would be a bit more of a hassle.

@TonyVeinberg 2 жыл бұрын

Ben, I think you have nailed its position in the market. I believe its a killer as a quick, low end point 'n shoot camera for GSV or realestate tours. Agree with your comments about the Insta for video. I think I might just have to sell my Qoocam 8k.

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tony, yep I think you will find it a lot better & more user friendly than the Qoocam 👍

@bricegenevois1831 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Ben, great review. No RAW ? O M G !!!

@Stunl3y 2 жыл бұрын

I just love my INSTA360 one X2 , its made my go pro redundant , be interesting to see if this is worth purchasing while having that

@TheClique 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the honest review.... I will say the last video I saw seemed to have forgotten the Insta360. I think a lot of 360 reviews will be crap and miss bits of existing cameras. We shot a lot of 360 tours in Melbourne, it would be nice to test this against out work flow, PanoHead photography is starting to get peoples attention when wanting detail, and I have followed your 'denoise' advise in the past, but if this can do what my R5 can do without the extra 21 photos, it will be interesting to compare.

@felixkrell890 2 жыл бұрын

can one livestream indefinately by plugin in power while shooting? I am looking at this from an event livestreaming perspective. Would this cam be able to do that?

@3dvito 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben, you mention in other video a great new camera, Trisio 360 camera, it blow my mind!. I think would be interesting to compare Trisio with Theta X thanks for all your amazing review

@aerialphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Would you say that the x photos are better than using the z1 with "enhance" in LR?

@kirgit4 2 жыл бұрын

the video and photo quality is amazing compaired to the insta360 oneR

@Camrographer 2 жыл бұрын

Just got the z1 second gen in my hands and It looks good but the resolution is a bit low. As long as one is stabilized then setting the ISO ceiling at 80 noise should be controlled well. Furthermore higher resolution cameras allow for more latitude when de-noising. Unless one is doing serious high-end projects the low post-processing workflow will be more practical for daily use as a single freelancer.

@27455628 2 жыл бұрын

Can you share a virtual tour shot with Theta X? Really got tired of using the Matteport pro 2 camera.

@benec5816 2 жыл бұрын

Great job as usual Ben been under the weather for a while now stay safe makes my Samsung look a bit rough ha ha

@Simo68- 2 жыл бұрын

looks great, I'll start putting some money in the "Camera 360" piggy bank, do you think they will upgrade the camera to get the raw format? Thank you Simo

@Nrgy1111 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutley love your videos, happy to see your doing well and glad for the update. I am currently trying to figure out which camera would be the best for beginners. Thus far I've concluded that I'd like the Insta360° or the Theta X. Not sure if I'd be doing more pictures or videos but could you suggest if you were in my position, as in price wise, best capability for both camera and video and durability. Really, really appreciate all you do.

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sheryl, go the One X2 as it’s very beginner friendly and shoots good enough photos for social media etc.

@Nrgy1111 2 жыл бұрын

@@BenClaremont 🙈 you replied, I'm so humbled thank you so much, ordering today..... greatly appreciated 💜

@blanfix 2 жыл бұрын

I have not any camera of theta, but for me it is Sooo night level brand, it is stylish and now they make again interesting 🤔 things before I use their app to make animate panoramic photos, still free for use any camera, thanks them a lot. And now they make plug in, I hope it is game changer thing because insta good for their multi users love them for streaming, for webcam it is good to have a lot of variety of using) thank you Ben) hello from 🇷🇺Russia with love to all 360 )

@OftenMissing 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ben, thanks for the information, I have always had trust in your advice. Owning the original Z1 and happy with what the camera is. Will you be doing a direct Z1 versus X video in the future?

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, not sure as I don’t really recommend Theta X for video. But maybe :)

@kev16 Жыл бұрын

If i just want tto take photos for social and google street view in 2022 whatsagood budget option?

@PP3D 2 жыл бұрын

Good one Ben 👍 For now I'll stick with One X2 😊

@stangreen4134 2 жыл бұрын

Do you HAVE to register this camera with my smartphone like the stick gimbal camera by DJI?

@karolabonnet2363 2 жыл бұрын

This new device is a very good news hope that insta or gopro will bring something new also this year

@EugeneBoOK 2 жыл бұрын

Speaking about the high quality of photos you didn't mention XPhase 🔥 As for Theta X, I'm sure it will be not just better, but way better because of its specs after a while. Thank you for the review👍

@ChristiaanRoest79 2 жыл бұрын

The Xphaze pro X2 provides great detail and is very good but the stiching in small rooms sucks big time. I have been shooting with it for a long time. Theta cameras have much better stiching.

@MarkHarveyArt 2 жыл бұрын

Feel this is a real estate workhorse to be used for quick and easy tours, with a bit of video capability thrown in. Alas won’t be reaching for the bank book to buy one I think. Looking to see what insta come up with as it can’t be long for them to counter this with something better.

@jorbontabugsy 2 жыл бұрын

Wow fantastic screen insta 360 x2 need to upgrade the little round weird screen much better square or rectangular by far the ricoh x thanks for your video

@wernergetzmann 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben Once again a great video from you. Thank you very much. A question about the GPS of the new Theta X in relation to Google Street View. How exactly can you use the Theta X for street view. 1. like a Labpano Pilot by uploading the Street View video directly from the Theta to Google Maps. 2. via the Street View app 3. via the GoThru Street builder

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Werner, right now it seems to be options 2 & 3 on your list 👍

@panagiotissidiropoulos8441 2 жыл бұрын

Is it capable to operate as video input device (usb cam maybe) on my desktop, so I can continuously live stream?

@michaelprovence 2 жыл бұрын

I loved to see a comparaison vs insta360 one x2

@ePreneurs 2 жыл бұрын

Heads UP! How does it compare to the insta360 one x2?

@WiljanWiljan 2 жыл бұрын

Great info and video Ben! To me this new camera is not really exciting compared to the One X2. There should be much more quality improvement in video mode.

@maximme 2 жыл бұрын

HDR is super. how does touch screen work if you hands are wet, like out on cycling and it rained...

@mechatronicsinnovationlaba3247 2 жыл бұрын

Ben, great review and information. Could you add some insight on wifi range compared to Z1? I have been taking pictures at industrial plants etc and sometimes the range could be an issue.

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think it will be better as it has a few different wifi modes including client mode which connects to any wifi connection, which would hypothetically extend it significantly

@gadget_Bob 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance that Ricoh could release a Z1 firmware update that allows for in camera stitching?

@c6jones720 2 жыл бұрын

Im toying with the idea of creating a vr360 video experience with the possibility of basic (constrained) locomotion. It wouldnt be anything like as good as the eperiences blueplanet, or other sight, but Im interested in experimenting with vr programing along those lines. I havent bought a 360 camera yet, but I keep coming back to the Ricoh family. Do you think you could recommend a camera for a beginner suitable for some 360 video and imagery?

@daz1969 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Z1 and enjoy using it for fun but if there’s one thing I really wish Ricoh would fix it’s that’s dreadful stitch line it produces 😩 Everything else about it I’m very happy with 👌🏻 but I certainly won’t be upgrading or changing mine unless they can somehow fix that blurry line.

@luissalazarvidaentexas1030 2 жыл бұрын

As always, great job and congrats on the new home. BYW, did you ever make a Insta360 ONEX vs ONEX 2? And if it’s worth the upgrade?

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, see my One X2 review 👍

@luissalazarvidaentexas1030 2 жыл бұрын

@@BenClaremont yeah, saw it… do you think it’s worth the upgrade? I have the ONEX and the gopro Max.

@kwmen 2 жыл бұрын

For me it is yay, I am shortlisting it.

@YuHuangWang 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the helpful information. How fast can it get fixed location with the builtin GPS?

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Very fast 😁

@Steinninn 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. I wonder if someone should buy Z1 or X if they are only interested in virtual tours. Looking forward to the comparison video.

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy- I’d go the X. It’s the perfect camera for you 😉

@brendenfullmer5573 2 жыл бұрын

I've got the Z1, but the Bluetooth connection to my phone disconnects if I move more than like 2 or 3 meters away. Is that fixed in the X?

@anil_raina 2 жыл бұрын

If I've to mix video's from other cameras with its video while editing, can I get 16:9 aspect ratio videos from it in 2K, 2.7K or in 4K resolution? 🤔!

@360vroomers 2 жыл бұрын

Finally got it!!! :D

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Fiiiiiiiiinally 😅

@angnhanta4431 2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering if we use Matterport, then what the role of RAW mode is? Can we shoot 11K with Matterport? I’m just regretting that I didn’t buy a Theta Z1 but a One X2, since photos captured on Matterport from my One X2 are a bit overexposed, which is so unsatisfying.

@osvaldoflores5554 2 жыл бұрын

Saw it on facebook. Waiting for comparsion video :-D

@Altitude-Imaging 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Ben. In your opinion, is it worth changing from a Z1 to an X for virtual tours? And also wondered if you'd had a chance to compare the two cameras on quality with Matterport yet.

@av4464 2 жыл бұрын

I think I'm gonna swap from Z1 to X. The main part of my business is real estate photography but I also offer virtual tours. The Z1 dual fisheye plugin is great, but the workflow is very long. Each 9-bracket capture takes about 2 minutes to fully complete which usually adds 45-60 mins onsite during a shoot. If the X can create comparable HDRs in-camera (assuming the capture is almost instant like the Z1 built-in HDR), then it's very worth it to me as I would be able to shoot most properties in less than 10 mins AND not have to stitch or do a raw workflow.

@thehappyskeptic 2 жыл бұрын

So here I am wanting to buy my first 360 cam, and I'm stumped. Theta X ticks lots of boxes - great photos, GSV, and quality Ricoh build - but the not great video and stabilisation inclines me to wait and see what Insta360 has in the pipeline... but that probably won't include GSV which is something I really want 🙈 Why can't they just make one 360 cam that does it all???

@johnkelley3818 2 жыл бұрын

I'm starting to find out that you either get a 360 camera that's good a photos (like this one), or one that's good at video (Insta360). You can't really get one that's good at both. You can find camera that are "okay" at both, but don't have amazing results at either.

@SonycHsiao 2 жыл бұрын

Which one is better between Trisio Lite2 and Theta X? Image quality, sharpness…etc. Thank you for your awesome review! Nice job🤛

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Will test 👍

@inorogNL 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any protection for the lenses?

@aussieexpat 2 жыл бұрын

Still waiting for a new VR180 camera since the inst360 evo!

@marylo778 2 жыл бұрын

Ben please make a comparison of Theta X and Theta Z1 in Matterport. Will sometimes Theta X not be much more noisy in less lit places?

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not compatible with Matterport yet

@richardnewcombe8397 2 жыл бұрын

I own 4 Thetas (V, SC2, X and Z) as well as the 1X2 - got my X yesterday and the build/material quality struck me as inferior to all of the others. But hey, in 6 years I haven't broken or scratched a lens yet (virtual knock on wood)..

@joefoocm1 4 ай бұрын

With the 2023-Apr fimware update v2.0, isn't the Maximum clip length is till the battery runs out or approx. 40mins?

@BenClaremont 4 ай бұрын

It overheats at 5-10 minutes of 5.7K

@DFWMoose 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Loop recording?

@virtualmetherephotography 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben does this camera log the GPS info on the 360 video?.

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

I’m fairly sure- could be wrong though

@brianharrisonlightscape360 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video Ben, Do you think there is any chance that the X will be updated to allow for Raw?

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, I don’t think so as adding raw that is actually worthwhile, after the release, is not easy from what I understand. Hope I’m wrong!

@brianharrisonlightscape360 2 жыл бұрын

@@BenClaremont Thanks Ben, always love your content. You are the Guru of all things 360.

@651MYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

still going to use my GoPro max for video.

@alexfurer 2 жыл бұрын

No RAW - no deal. But they will probably add that (hope). Thanks for the review! Good Job.

@kinhaze 2 жыл бұрын

Damn! My Z1 51GB isnt a year old yet. Gratz on new house again.

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

🙏

@teflonmac5082 Жыл бұрын

Does it have the ability to track moving objects ? 😅 Also what stand did you mount it on ? Thanks!

@brianhitch360 2 жыл бұрын

I better start hustling hard so I'm ready for it to be available here in Canada.

@russelldavis2343 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, I'm new to your channel and I think it's great. my question is: I want to offer the 360 virtual tours to my business. which camera and software is the best choice (maybe slightly better than budget) should o start out with?

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned for my new video coming today which will answer that 👍

@femiomomo4467 2 жыл бұрын

How does the image quality compare with the Trisio 2 Lite ? I am about to make a choice.

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Will compare as soon as I can 👍

@PEDRAMITO Жыл бұрын

Can I live stream outdoors with this camera? make a video plz

@costakiriko 2 жыл бұрын

Hi is there an underwater case for the specific camera? Any link ...

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Not that I know of

@MsFox2u 11 ай бұрын

Ricoh stopped offering the plugins via the camera on the Theta X back in May or June 2023, I think. You now have to upload them to the camera via the USB cable from a computer from the plug-in store.

@Paulo_Cesar_Jacare 2 жыл бұрын

E agora, eu compro o Insta360 ou este novo Theta X?

@byWasim 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone know yet if this one is also supported for Zillow 3D tours and Matterports?

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Yes X will be Matterport compatible

@C0llinsW0rth. 2 жыл бұрын

interesting and thank you for the quick tip about a user who shoots more video than photos. I'll be looking at the insta360 X2 as a vr content creator who's making more videos than photos. Also, have you checked out EBSynth? Cery cool application and been getting some interesting tests when using it with 360 footage.

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t but will keep an eye out!

@C0llinsW0rth. 2 жыл бұрын

@@BenClaremont also have you checked out Driftspace VR it's a pretty interesting platform for VR 360 video

@brandonrodrigues3068 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, great insights, I like the UI with Android but not sure if it affects the battery a lot, maybe a simpler OS would help make the battery last longer. I am an owner of a insta360 One x2 and when comparing it to Theta X I feel the ONE X2 fits much better my personal use. I like to shoot video and sometimes stills, and X2 is awesome on video (including stabilization) and shoots quite decent stills, and RAW! Also I like the waterproofing, 4-mic array, editing workflow on the app and desktop... for me there is no discussion. But I understand for some niche of users who really value some of the Theta X advantages, this might be their camera

@moh-kw Жыл бұрын

Wich one best insta360 x3 or theta x , and can i use as a dashcam for car?

@BenClaremont Жыл бұрын

@mrsnack3118 2 жыл бұрын

7:44 sold me. Just GG! Waiting for my investment :D greatings from cologne

@nonindividual 2 жыл бұрын

I think this camera checks almost all the boxes for me. Removable, easily swappable battery, built-in GPS, micro SD card, ethernet over USB-C, standalone operation, in-camera stitching. And all this while maintaining and even improving the picture-quality. The improvements in 360-videos are also quite nice, but I'm generally less interested in 360 videos, and especially not in 360-action videos. Like others, I'd like an option to shoot in RAW+ mode to be available but it's not a deal-breaker for me. Maybe they can add that via software or firmware updates? I'd also like to have underwater housing to be available for this camera -- it's only available for Theta V and similar. I'll be buying this camera, even though I already have a Theta V and a Theta Z1. I cannot fully justify buying another 360 camera but I also cannot resist the urge.

@danielap6563 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! But Ben, I have a doubt for taking profesional 360 photos, I have an insta x2, it’s nice to use, but photos are a little poor… I just thinking Get the insta pro 2… more expensive (5.000€ more) than Theta X… so what you would recomend me for profesional and detail pictures? I don’t know if Theta Z1 if is an old camera…

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniela, do not buy the Pro 2! It’s a video focused camera and is massive overkill. You will get far better results with Theta X at a cheaper price point.

@danielap6563 2 жыл бұрын

@@BenClaremont thank you so much Ben! But if I use 3dvista isn’t better take pictures with more resolución for can see details… or with Theta X is enough? Thank you again!

@wschaffrinski 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, Mr. Ben… may the missing RAW abilities be solved with a software update or is this an unsolvable issue?

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

They won’t.. I’ll be releasing a video about this very shortly

@ProgrammistMusic 2 жыл бұрын

only 30fps at 5.7k is far behind if you consider, that this has been available for a couple of years now. Still waiting for a 6K/60fps VR360 or VR180 Stereoscopic camera. Nothing really available now, although VR is rising pretty much.

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@heathhoward 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben, been eagerly awaiting your thoughts on this camera. Seems more of a successor to the V which was nice. I’ve owned a few Ricoh 360 cameras and always liked them a lot. One thing I’ve noticed with Ricoh is the firmware updates come out fast and furious. I wouldn’t be surprised if RAW capability and improved video stabilization come out soon.

@nlikic 2 жыл бұрын

What about a "Thermal Error" and shutting down the camera which I experienced after 5 minutes of use? Why no one talking about this flaw?

@JamesMiller_ShadowWalker 2 жыл бұрын

Riding a recumbent trike have found 360 photos to be amazing. Video wise, the SC2 was a messily 3 minutes and no way to record back-to-back in video mode. Can time back-to-back photos, not videos. Seems stupid to me, as we were in some really pretty country on a very rural trail, and I had assumed the video was going to be longer than 3 minutes. Only had the SC2 for a week then. So, my questions are in regards to the video, as I assume the photo timing options are still there. (1) How long can the Theta X record videos? (2) Can the X record smaller chunks of video, in succession, meaning back to back? Reason for this is obvious for KZfaq and social media sires, smaller chucks are easily uploaded & quicker, also easier to load to the iPhone. Oh, and what is the maximum MicroSD card size that the X can use?? Thank you. Great video. Now get that X on a bicycle, or better yet, a recumbent trike. If the trike has a headrest use a stiff single monopod as an extender, reversed obviously, and mount above your helmet/head. Wished I could find a monopod that extended 12 feet with the smaller section having the camera mount, with a secure snap-over lock. Sadly I have not found one sold retail. With the extended mount one can reach up rather high and get some amazing 360 landscape shots, that make terrific small globe photos even, and great group shots are attainable in places where a drone cannot go. Only the wealthy can afford the better drones with better imagine quality, and I'm a mere novice with a huge imagination. On that, is the camera mount on the X still plastic/nylon? Wished it was a metal alloy. ciao :)

@nettiafricanvlogs6324 2 жыл бұрын

Get insta360 one x2. It's a better video camera. Also drones are now affordable, you can get dji mini drone similar price with a 360 camera. And the image quality is very good.

@TomaszTwojFotograf 2 жыл бұрын

Great! But waiting for RAW - this should improve more the final image quality x2-4!! :D Do You think the hardware side will not change and this is a time limitation and we will have Dualfisheye plugin with RAW?

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not

@TomaszTwojFotograf 2 жыл бұрын

@@BenClaremont so You think theta X will not be able to support RAW files in future? Even via plugins?

@TomaszTwojFotograf 2 жыл бұрын

OK - I saw now the new video ... so the RAW will to come, but in other new HIGHEND camera (with higher price). THX for infomation and good lock on the new life with wife :D

@leftofright 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben, i wonder what the reason is for downgrading from 1in sensor. Im sticking with my trusty z1 for now, mainly because of the raw function. But who knows, the next update will be worth waiting for.

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s to provide a cheaper camera. Big sensors cost $$$ and it seems the X is like a budget version of Z1 👍

@chrisw5742 2 жыл бұрын

@@BenClaremont technology is supposed to be increasing all the time and price should go down also.

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisw5742 in a perfect world cameras would be $1 and have 100MP resolution and 12k video. We do not live in a perfect world

@chrisw5742 2 жыл бұрын

@@BenClaremont No but look at when digital camera that came out what quality vs price they had... as technology progresses the price should drop as well. Happens with a lot of electronics.

@chrisw5742 2 жыл бұрын

Computers especially. If price did nothing but go up then we couldn't afford one AT ALL.

@anahata8870 2 жыл бұрын

no,raw , oh thats a bummer! still interesting on that price

@neodio219 10 ай бұрын

Im like ODB.... ooh baby i like it raw!!!!😂😂😂😂

@HorrorPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Is it still chargeable with cable. Or do you need to buy a load of batteries?

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can charge with a cable

@HorrorPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

@Ben Claremont Thanks my friend

@bensneen 2 жыл бұрын

What is the maximum exposure time it can take??

@BenClaremont 2 жыл бұрын

60 seconds I think but will confirm

@jimhatch5873 2 жыл бұрын

#4 - No physical shutter button. Yes there is. It's the half-circle shape under the screen. If you press it the camera takes a photo. Touching the screen is the secondary method for activating the shutter 🙂 Ricoh had an interview with the designer who said the shutter button was a point of contention on the design team. They originally were going with a circular button but he didn't like the design aesthetic. The team said the half-circle wasn't intuitively a shutter button. He disagreed and said new users would find their thumb resting there and push it and then know. Apparently he was wrong (I too first used the touch screen).

@VG____ Жыл бұрын

I found this very late too, was using the touch screen for a while.