- A1 is the third Ricoh Theta model after the Z1 and X versions
- It promises the best build quality for the three and 8k timelapse -recording
- Available to Pre -order in June 2025, Price TBC
Ricoh says it has completed its 360 camera lineup after announcing the new RicoH360 Theta A1, which is Premium selection of three models by Z1 and X iterations.
While it can record 360-degree images, it is best not to think of Theta A1 as a direct Insta360 X5 / GoPro Max rival, but more as a decent alternative to some of the best time slap cameras, primarily designed for professional use cases, but with complete 360-degree coverage.
First, the Theta A1 is waterproof, rustproof, and is located in an extremely temperature -resistant house. It also has a long -term battery life and is equipped with a variety of video codecs designed for long -term recording that minimizes file sizes and power consumption.
Its image-making skills include 60MP set images, 8K video at a maximum 10fps and down to 2FPS with data rates as low as 8 Mbps, plus 2K and 4K live streaming.
Unlike other Theta models, the Theta A1 does not have a touch display, making it more difficult to deal with the recording in time. Along with its modest image speeds, it is firmly planted in the professional field; Essentially, the Theta A1 is designed to perform long -term recording at the location, including time slaps on construction sites.
In the product message, Ricoh has outlined three cases of using professional environments for Theta A1’s 360-degree skills: promotion and communication, progress monitoring and remote inspection and documentation and auditing.
In ordinary speech, these applications cover everything from visual trips, interactive floor plans, regular capture of construction sites or industrial facilities for planning hydrogen plus insurance, quality control and maintenance with complete 360-degree coverage.
Like other Theta models, the A1 is compatible with the RicoH360 app that offers features such as remote recording, cloud storage, plus recording editing and sharing.
What is not clear yet is Theta A1’s price or availability. Ricoh will proclaim pre -orders to follow later this month with pricing. For context, Theta Z1 costs $ 1,150 / £ 1,150, while the theta x for consumers is $ 600 / £ 750. Expect theta A1 to come north of Z1.
