THETA+ vs theVRkit

Using THETA+, you can crop and edit 360° images freely after shooting them. Not only you can view these images easily but also present creative and new expressions conventional cameras cannot provide. You can share edited images and videos easily on Instagram, Facebook, and other SNS. Editing functions only available for 360° images! ・Simple view functions to change presentations dynamically Adjusting viewpoint positions or zoom amounts, you can change presentations of a 360° image dynamically. Using a button alone, you can transform a 360° image into an earth-like shape called a Little Planet, an image on two screens, or a soratama, so that it is possible to make a 360° image attractive contents easier to present. ・Animation functions to share rotated images in a non-360° environment You can create an animation from a still image by drawing close or pulling in a 360° image and rotating it. Also, you can freely specify a section you want to present, its motion and speed. Since the image is saved as a video after being edited, you can share a 360°-rotated image in a non-360° environment. Basic video editing functions also provided ・While checking a 360° image by rotating it, you can adjust the overall colors using image correction or filter functions. ・You can present a more enjoyable 360° image by adding a stamp or text to it. ・Trimming, double speed editing, BGM, and other 360° video editing functions are also supported. ・You can create a time lapse video easily by combining multiple 360° images. ◇ Environments to support THETA+: * No support is provided for iPod touch and iPad. * Do not refer to App Store's compatibility information but refer to the operating environment specified on the RICOH THETA official website. * Operations are not guaranteed for all terminals. * For future updates, environments or terminals to support THETA+ may change.

THIS APP REQUIRES A CLIP-ON FISHEYE LENS. Use theVRkit fish-eye lens to capture 360 Spherical Panoramas. You can buy it on www.theVRkit.com to produce high resolution full 360 panoramas (with floors and ceilings) to create 360 virtual tours. Built-in ultra wide lenses are indeed wide, but they only capture 2/3 of the vertical field of view and leave blind spots on top/bottom. Just clip the lens and make a full turn. Multiple images are taken, and stitched instantly on your phone, no internet connection needed. The result is amazing. theVRkit fisheye lens was specially selected for its field of view, clarity and sharpness. We have tested nearly all the lenses of the market, our lens will give you the best output. An optional electronic rotator allows for perfect captures. You can get professional quality VR images at the press of a button. Share the result on Facebook 360 or view it in VR Cardboard mode. Based on the technology of our award-winning app DMD Panorama (10M+ downloads). A detailed instruction manual is available in the faq section on the website theVRkit.com. Quick setup (check the faq in the app - top-left icon - for detailed setup): Manual mode (with the lens and without the rotator): - open the app and select the right options (rotator off) in the top-left corner - make sure you use the proper lens (180S/T or 160M). You can use third-party lenses for testing, but use our lenses for perfect results - remove your phone cover for best results - clip theVRkit fish-eye lens on the rear-camera lens, the screen should show a sharp centered circle with black corners. If the circle is not sharp or centered, adjust the lens position - hold the phone vertical, tap on the screen to take first shot, start rotating slowly either to the right or left, wait for the symbols (Yin Yang) to snap to take next shot - keep rotating to complete a full turn, the 360 panorama should appear instantly when you finish your turn Rotator mode (with the lens and the rotator): - open the app and select the right options (rotator on) in the top-left corner - make sure you use the proper lens (180S or 160M). You can use third-party lenses for testing, but use our lenses for perfect results - remove your phone cover for best results - clip theVRkit fish-eye lens on the rear-camera lens, the screen should show a sharp centered circle with black corners. If the circle is not sharp or centered, adjust the lens position - make sure the rotator is charged, you should charge it for at least 2 hours at first usage - screw the rotator on the provided mini-tripod or a standard one - put the phone on the rotator and screw tightly the phone holder - turn the rotator on, it shows a blue led. If the app does not connect automatically, check you have turned on Bluetooth mode in your phone. There is no need to pair the device or to use the rotator buttons - tap the screen, the rotator should start rotating, the app will capture a picture every time the rotator stops - the 360 panorama appears instantly when the rotator makes a full turn We are sure you will be satisfied by the quality. If you have any issue, you can always contact us for a comment or help: help@theVRkit.com