Ricoh Theta - Capture Setup

Recommended capture settings and file requirements for Ricoh Theta cameras used for 360° photogrammetry in Prevu3D.

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Supported Cameras

The following Ricoh Theta models are supported:

• Ricoh Theta X

• Ricoh Theta V

• Ricoh Theta Z1

Camera Setup

Before starting capture:

• Update the camera firmware to the latest version

• Clean both lenses using a microfiber cloth

• Ensure sufficient battery and storage space

Caution

Do not use gimbals or other mechanically stabilizing mounts.

360° video capture guidelines

Recommended Recording Settings

Use Video mode and H.264 encoding, with the settings for your model:

Camera	Resolution	Frame Rate
THETA X	5.7K (5760×2880)	2 fps
THETA V	4K (3840×1920)	29.97 fps
THETA Z1	4K (3840×1920)	29.97 fps

Image quality and file size

For the best possible image quality, choose the highest available bitrate for the recording mode. If you prefer smaller files, choose a lower bitrate at the cost of image quality.

File Requirements

Prevu3D requires original camera files (.mp4) recorded with a supported Ricoh Theta camera.

Upload one .mp4 file containing the required IMU metadata.

Upload Constraints

Important Guidelines

Do not:

• Export or re-encode the video in third-party software

• Convert the file to another format

• Trim or edit the original video before upload

• Upload files generated by unsupported devices

Files must contain accelerometer (RDTA) and gyroscope (RDTB) metadata.

Video Duration Limits

• Minimum: 15 seconds (at least 30 frames)

• Maximum: 30 minutes (1800 seconds)

For large environments, capture multiple recordings.