The Ricoh Theta V Camera is an advanced handheld omnidirectional camera that can capture both 360° photos and videos shot from the first person POV. Record your own 360° video using the mobile app-based software and share your images/videos on YouTube, or upload your video files to be experienced on a virtual reality headset.
360 cameras are available for loan, please contact us to make a reservation!
Resources
- Download the THETA app for your phone and start recording!
- Step-by-step instructions for setting up the 360 camera are available under "Getting Started with 360 Photos/Videos in the Makers Lab" on the Makers Lab On-Demand CLE Course (with UCSF MyAccess login)
- View full specs on the theta360 website
- Share your 360° video on Youtube using these resources
- View the UCSF Library Virtual Open House to see an example of a 360 tour
Specs
- Storage capacity: 19 GB
- Recording rate: 56Mbps
- Resolution: 5376 x 2688px
- Size/Weight: 45.2 mm (W) x 130.6 mm (H) x 22.9 mm / 121g
- Battery Life: 300 photos / 80 min. recording
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- Compatible with: iOS/Android