Ricoh Theta V

15 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (7)
design (4)
portability (2)
image quality (1)
connectivity (1)

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price (5)
memory (1)
durability (1)
battery (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 reviews of Ricoh Theta V. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the image quality and connectivity. The portability and design are also mentioned favorably. Reviews are divided on the size, while the memory and battery get negative opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Ricoh Theta V is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : James Archer (expertreviews.co.uk)

Ricoh Theta V review: Hands on with Ricoh's live-streaming Gear 360 rival

Ricoh's new 360-degree camera introduces live 4K live streaming but it's rather expensive

Knowing this, as well as the wealth of potential that’s promised to arrive along with the plugins and apps, the Theta V already looks like an excellent alternative to the Samsung Gear 360, but it will need to come down a lot from its £414 launch price...

Sep, 2017

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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)

Ricoh Theta V Review

We review the new Ricoh Theta V, the 360 camera with 4K video and built-in Wi-Fi.

The Ricoh Theta V is a compact and good looking 360 camera, it's easy to use to take photos and video, and using the smartphone app you can share quickly or change settings. To get video on to YouTube via your computer can take a little bit more...

Nov, 2017

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Expert review by : Les Shu (digitaltrends.com)

Ricoh Theta V review

Simple to use ; Tried-and-true design ; Spatial audio ; Good image quality ; Faster performance

App could use an update ; Wireless casting isn’t straightforward ; Built-in storage capacity is small ; No optical image stabilization

With 360-degree cameras, it’s always a challenge. No matter how great the product is, like the Rylo and GoPro Fusion, it’s not a must-have technology. This applies to the Theta V: Overall, it’s a very good camera that’s easy to use, and it’s ideal for...

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Ricoh Theta V

The Ricoh Theta V supports 4K 360-degree video and boasts a mic input, but it's more expensive than competing models and not waterproof.

Slim, handheld form factor. Dual f/2 lenses. 14.5MP imaging and 4K video capture. External microphone support. Live streaming support. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Works with Android and iOS.

Video locked at 30fps. Waterproof case is an additional purchase. Internal, non-expandable storage. Expensive.

Bottom Line: The Ricoh Theta V supports 4K 360-degree video and boasts a mic input, but it's more expensive than competing models and not waterproof.

Dec, 2017

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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Ricoh Theta V Review

Ricoh arguably created the consumer 360-degree camera market, and now the Theta V wants to retake the crown from those that followed it. Making a welcome move to 4K Ultra HD, it adopts a new Android-based architecture that Ricoh promises should deliver...

Easy to use ; 360-degree video join lines are masked well ; Bluetooth connectivity is fast and leaves your phone's WiFi free ; 3D audio has potential, plus there's a microphone input ; Android-based system has plenty of app potential

Lacks the in-app creative features other 360 cameras offer ; Ricoh has three smartphone apps instead of just one ; Waterproof housing is optional and expensive ; No expandable storage ; Little use of app support at this stage

Dec, 2017

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)

Ricoh Theta V gives 360-degree video the audio it deserves

The company's latest spherical camera shoots in 4K and has four mics to capture spatial audio for more immersive video.

Aug, 2017

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Ricoh Theta V Review

The Theta V is Ricoh's fifth generation 360 degree still and video camera, the original having launched in 2013. Back then, the Theta was the only 360-degree single shot camera on the market, and positioned Ricoh strongly at the top of the...

The Ricoh Theta V will be available for $429.95. The 3D Microphone TA-1 will be launched along with the Theta V on 8/31/17 at $269.99, and the Underwater Case TW-1 is set to be available in October for $199.95.

Aug, 2017

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Expert review by : Chris Monlux (videomaker.com)

Review: Ricoh Theta V Makes It Easy to Capture and Share 360 Video

The Ricoh Theta V is a great value, but it's not without some flaws. Although the image is great, there are a couple of strange issues for video The Ricoh Theta V is a great value, but it's not without some flaws. Although the image is great, there are...

Mar, 2018

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