The THETA SC2 is capable of recording 360° 4K video thanks to its use of the same high-speed image sensors that the advanced THETA V model has. Additionally, a supporting image processing engine allows for real-time internal stitching of the 4K video. Moreover, shake correction helps stabilize the 4K image. Up to 3-minute clips of 4K video can be recorded at a time at real-time 30 fps to the internal 14GB of memory.
Face Mode
Faces are detected and centered in the image—if they're located in a high position in the image frame or are slanted in some way, the THETA SC2 corrects them and brings them to the center
Exposure compensation and noise reduction brighten faces so the skin looks brighter and better
Images are processed to smooth skin regardless of whether or not faces are successfully detected
Night View
This mode combines noise reduction with dynamic range correction and face detection in order to capture shots with low image noise—this feature is intended for use with a tripod
This preset independently controls automatic exposure (AE) and automatic white balance (AWB) for the front and rear lenses in scenes with extreme differences in contrast
Highlight priority automatic exposure in dark scenes captures main subjects as best a possible even when they are too brightly lit
Lens-by-Lens Exposure Mode
The images captured by the front and rear lenses are placed beside each other for a side-by-side display
Underwater Mode
In this mode, the white balance settings are specifically designed for underwater shooting in depths of 16 to 33', in order to compensate for how colors are capture underwater
HDR Algorithm Changes
Improvements to the HDR algorithm highly minimized and even removes chromatic aberration and fringing, as well as unnatural effects normally caused by color saturation
Contrast is high in the highlights
Processing time is 9.5 seconds, a huge improvement over the 23-second time of the predecessor SC model
Three images are composited in the THETA SC2, whereas the predecessor SC model used four images; the result of the improvement is a narrower dynamic range in the highlights
High-Speed Image Data Transfer
High-speed data transfer that is approximately 4x faster than that of the predecessor THETA SC model
Technical Specifications:
Stitching Resolution
4K (Video)
Internal/External Stitching
Internal Stitching
Supported Spherical Projection Types
Equirectangular
360 Stitched Video Format
Internal:
3840 x 1920 at 29.97 fps (32, 54 Mb/s MP4 via H.264)
1920 x 960 at 29.97 fps (8, 16 Mb/s MP4 via H.264)
Still Image Support
JPEG
(5376 x 2688)
Number of Lenses
2
Sensor
1-Chip 1/2.3" CMOS
Sensor Resolution
Effective: 12 Megapixel
Maximum Aperture
f/2
Lens Elements
7
Minimum Focusing Distance
3.9" / 10.0 cm
Media/Memory Card Slot
None
Internal Storage
14 GB
Built-In Mic
Yes
Audio Format
AAC-LC
Shutter Speed
1/25000 - 60 Seconds (Photo)
1/25000 - 1/30 Seconds (Video)
Photo ISO Range
64 to 3200 (Manual)
Video ISO Range
64 to 6400 (Auto)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Tripod Mount
1/4" - 20
Outputs
1 x USB Micro-B
Microphone Input
Yes
Battery
Built-In Lithium-Ion Battery
Charging Method
USB
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Humidity: 90%
Dimensions (W x H x D)
5.2 x 1.8 x 0.9" / 13.1 x 4.5 x 2.3 cm
Weight
3.67 oz / 104 g
In the Box:
RICOH THETA SC2 360°Camera 4K Video with Image Stabilization
Soft Case
Micro-USB Cable
Limited 1-Year Warranty
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