Protect your THETA camera from water and dust with this TH-3 THETA Hard Case from Ricoh. The transparent polycarbonate case has IPX4-equivalent waterproofing and is compatible with THETA models Z1, X, and SC2. The TH-3 allows users to keep their camera's USB cable connected for charging or livestreaming when the camera is inside the case, and they can also operate the camera using the THETA smartphone app or the optional TR-1 remote control.

For THETA Z1, X, and SC2 Models    Transparent Polycarbonate Case    Protects from Water and Dust    IPX4-Equivalent Waterproofing

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What does it take to create the 360 images with the Theta Z1? Is special software required? And what format are the 360 images in?

A: 360 images can be created in camera and stitched in camera or can be edited and stitched in a program such as Adobe Lightroom with the Ricoh Theta Stitcher Plugin. Images can be created in JPEG or RAW DNG.

Q: 2. Other than rechargeable, are there any specs to the battery? Can an external battery be added to extend the 1 hr run time?

A: The internal battery is 1850 mAh. You can use any standard portable external USB battery.

Q: 3. Does the Z1 have in camera stitching? When it talks about the Adobe Lightroom add in, is that only for processing the RAW files?

A: Stitching is not in-camera: Edit with THETA+ app for iOS/Android or with Lightroom Classic CC and THETA plug-in

Q: 4. How is this better than the previous theta v?

A: There are many improvements, in the Theta Z1. Ricoh has added High Sensitivity-low noise shooting for better detail and higher contrast, and less grain. It is equipped with three prisms, 14 lenses, in 10 groups. It has a slim body, and improved optics. The new three stage aperture mechanism improves overall perceived resolution by automatically changing the aperture, depending on how bright the location is. It has an IR Absorption filter that helps eliminate or reduce red spot ghosting and flare, and purple fringing. These were problems on the previous model. Dynamic range compensation has been improved. This results in more natural color hues.

Q: 5. Does this camera come with an international warranty?

A: The included warranty is valid in the USA only.

Q: 6. Is this compatible with the Theta SC2?

A: Yes, the Ricoh Lens Cap TL-1 for THETA SC/V 360° Camera is compatible with the Ricoh THETA SC2 4K 360 Spherical Camera.

Q: 7. Does it come with a battery and a memory card?

A: The Ricoh THETA X 360° Camera will not include a memory card, but will have 46GB Internal Memory and a battery is included.

Q: 8. The unit states "In Japan, indoor use only, except when connecting to 5.2ghz high power".... really? what does this mean?

A: In Japan, a 5 Ghz low power data communication system, such as a typical Wi-Fi router can only be used outdoors if it is controlled by a 5.2 Ghz High Power data communication System Base station or relay station. This rule is only relevant in Japan.

Q: 9. Is the tripod socket plastic or metal? It looks plastic in the product photos.

A: The Ricoh THETA X 360° Camera's tripod threading is made of metal.

Q: 10. If I take an 'American Sold' Z1 to Japan, can I use it outside with the WiFi hookup to my cell phone?

A: Yes you can.