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title: "Ricoh THETA Z1 51GB"
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# 4K stabilized video 51GB internal memory 23MP 360° stills Ricoh THETA Z1 51GB

**Brand:** ricoh
**Price:** A$3152
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌍 Capture your world in every direction — because your memories deserve the full 360° experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ricoh THETA Z1 51GB by ricoh
- **How much does it cost?** A$3152 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/319777236-ricoh-theta-z1-51gb)

## Best For

- ricoh enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ricoh brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 51GB Storage:** Store thousands of RAW+JPEG shots without worrying about running out of space on the go.
- • **Ultra-High-Res 360° Capture:** Shoot stunning 23MP immersive images with a large 1.0-inch sensor for unmatched clarity.
- • **Pro-Grade 4K Video Stabilization:** Create buttery smooth 360° videos at 4K/30fps with advanced 3-axis rotational stabilization.
- • **RAW Format Support for Creative Freedom:** Unlock professional-level editing with RAW files that preserve every detail and dynamic range.
- • **Seamless Smartphone Control & Fast Transfers:** Connect effortlessly via 5GHz Wi-Fi for instant previews and lightning-fast image transfers.

## Overview

The Ricoh THETA Z1 51GB is a flagship 360-degree camera designed for professionals and enthusiasts seeking ultra-high-resolution 23MP stills and smooth 4K video. Featuring a large 1.0-inch back-illuminated CMOS sensor, 51GB internal memory, and advanced image stabilization, it supports RAW shooting for superior post-processing flexibility. Its intuitive interface and fast 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity make capturing and sharing immersive content effortless, perfect for millennial managers who demand quality and efficiency in their creative tools.

## Description

The RICOH THETA Z1 51GB is the new flagship model of this series,with an expanded internal memory of 51GB. RICOH have deployed exceptional optical and image processing technologies, cultivated through years of high-performance camera development, to pursue its highest resolution and quality to date. The compact main body is equipped with a 1.0-inch back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, enabling approx. 23MP resolution 360-degree still images. It supports a diverse range of shooting modes, such as aperture priority, allowing users to take high-quality images regardless of the setting: outdoors, nighttime, indoors, tropical beaches or snowy mountain views - nothing is off limits. Moreover, it is possible to shoot considerably smooth and immersive 360-degree videos in 4K (3840x1920 pixels) and 30 frames per second (fps) thanks to powerful 3-axis rotational stabilization to compensate for rotational shake.

Review: A Big Step Up - [Update 22MAY19] OK after a couple of weeks now I'm more impressed than I was as I've had a chance to test the camera properly in some very challenging situations. The ability to recover detail in the shadows and highlights is incredibly important. This can only be done because of the raw files. The noise in very dark and ultra-high contrast environments is completely acceptable and it's possible to recover even disastrously underexposed images into something that can at least illustrate the thing you were trying to shoot. These disasters are very noisy, no question, but they still contain good information. This is something that was impossible with the JPEG only cameras. Flare resistance is frankly amazing. Bright sunlight appears to have zero impact upon the camera. There's no exposure difference across the two lenses. The colour rendition is excellent. There will always be some chromatic aberration due to the nature of the lenses but LR corrects that easily, it's a lot less aberration than the Theta S. The video footage is much cleaner than the Theta S and contains what feels like a lot more detail. Battery life is not fabulous, I managed to get it down from 100% to 15% in about an hour and a half of stills shooting. The sleep mode is useful here as you don't have to power down the camera completely which means it responds to power up a lot more quickly. The protective sock that comes with the camera is quite good at protecting it in use, just don't get any sand in there or you'll scratch the lenses. As with the Theta S, storage is not upgradeable or removable by the user (unless you search for ways to do it on the web and thereby invalidate your warranty by doing so) and with the increased resolution and the better video you might start filling up fast. A JPEG is about 8Mb and the corresponding raw file is about 47Mb. So for one picture you're taking up the equivalent of 7 times the space needed by one. I'll update again when I have something more to report. [/Update] Been playing with the Z1 for several hours now after it was delivered today. First thing to notice is that it's thicker than the Theta S and heavier, although not by much. It's made of metal and has a very high quality feel to it in the hand. The two lenses are bigger than the S and it also has an OLED display for settings which I have just realised automatically dims in low light. I bought the Z1 for the increased resolution but mostly because it will shoot in raw. That's where the sensor data is recorded directly to the card without being turned into a JPEG. This means you can adjust the image exposure much more than you could with a JPEG. To do that however you'll need a program that will edit raw files. I'm using LR but there are plenty of others out there. Taking photos with it is just as easy as the other Theta cameras in that you power it on, which takes a couple of seconds until it's ready whereas the Theta S is ready to go almost instantly, then press the shutter button on the camera, it beeps, and you've taken a photo. Easy. It is controllable from your smartphone with all the usual settings you can control there including the switch from JPEG only to Raw+JPEG and GPS tagging. One thing to note is that the preview image on the phone is far better than the Theta S, it's much higher resolution and it updates more smoothly. I think it's using the 5GHz wi-fi for this rather than the old 2.4GHz. Transferring images from the device to the phone via the Theta app is extremely quick. It must be 5 times faster than the Theta S. Although you can't transfer the raw files to the phone. But as it's taken a JPEG along with the raw file that's no problem, you just transfer the JPEG instead. Connecting it to the phone is easier than the old way of connecting to the camera's wi-fi before using the app. Now it's all done in the app and after me typo-ing the serial about 10 times I finally got it right and it connected straight away. It's USB C and you get a cable in the box but you can get excellent and inexpensive ones from desertcart. File transfer speed to the PC are also extremely fast. Image quality is a significant step up from the Theta S. The resolution is about 25% higher but the main thing is the larger sensor which means much less noise. That lower noise is very noticeable when taking images indoors under domestic lighting. It's pouring down with rain at the moment so I've not had a chance to get it outside and take some shots. I'll update when I've done that. There's a pouch in the box for the camera but I'm going to get a hard case for it now. The pouch is good, the one for the Theta S was also good, but I want a bit more protection, and I'm looking for a lens cap. When the silicone covers come out I'll get one of those for it too. Thus far I'm impressed. It feels good, it's easy to use, and the image quality really is much better. It's still by far and away the most useful 360 camera available. So easy to use.
Review: Does an excellent job - This is a very very good 'still' image 360 Camera. It does take video but I would not recommend you buying it for that purpose. There are plenty of 360 action type video cameras around and other models within the Ricoh range that are better suited for that. You do need to read very carefully the manual to set it up and take shots. It is 'NOT' intuitive. There is also a smartphone App to assist. I would recommend watching the various YouTube videos that are available and once you understand the multiple uses of the Mode, Fn and WiFi buttons then you will be absolutely ok. There are a number of plugins, Ricoh and third party's that enhance and do excellent jobs. You will need to bracket to get commercial quality. In addition to stitching software, Ricoh and others, if you process the images in Topaz you will get some stunning sharp images.

## Features

- 23MP resolution 360-degree still images using a large sensor and a new type of lens unit
- Expanded 51GB internal memory (vs. 19GB Ricoh Theta Z1)
- High-quality 4K 360-degree videos using the latest image stabilization technology
- Intuitive main body user interface
- Support for RAW file format, increasing the joy of editing

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B094432V73 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | 13,041 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 92 in Action Cameras |
| Brand | Ricoh |
| Colour | Black |
| Continuous shooting speed | 30 FPS |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (323) |
| Date First Available | 4 May 2021 |
| Delivery information | We cannot deliver certain products outside mainland UK ( Details ). We will only be able to confirm if this product can be delivered to your chosen address when you enter your delivery address at checkout. |
| Effective still resolution | 23.0 |
| Focus type | Manual Focus |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Has image stabilisation | Yes |
| Included components | Camera Body Only |
| Item Weight | 200 Grams |
| Item model number | RICOH THETA Z1 51GB |
| Max Focal Length | 2.6 Millimeters |
| Maximum Format Size | 1.0 inches |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Min Focal Length | 2.6 Millimeters |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 18.1 x 10.2 x 7.4 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 0.35 Kilograms |
| Part number | 910820 |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 13.2 x 4.8 x 3 centimetres |
| Style | 51GB |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Type | Digital |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ricoh
- **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
- **Flash memory type:** SDHC
- **Maximum aperture:** 2.1 f
- **Maximum focal length:** 2.6 Millimeters
- **Photo sensor technology:** CMOS
- **Screen size:** 0.93 Inches
- **Supported audio format:** Linear PCM, AAC
- **Video capture format:** MP4
- **Video capture resolution:** 4K

## Images

![Ricoh THETA Z1 51GB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817oN5-oOgS.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: When are you getting this camera back in stock?**
A: We currently have this camera in stock and ready to ship.

**Q: Can anyone recommend a hard case?**
A: Have a look at the Casematix waterproof case, it's what I use for my Z1 and is very good: CASEMATIX 7" Waterproof 360... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07P769H91

**Q: Repairing a Z1 camera lens please?**
A: Clearly the camera is an all-in-one in integral lenses. The camera should have a two year warranty from new and Ricoh do have a repairs option if you visit their website but otherwise it's an insurance claim or take a hit and buy a new one. I bought a hard case here on Amazon for a few quid - its very good
 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07KSHW6CN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

**Q: Does it have a remote trigger? So you can take a picture remotely from the camera without having to use your smartphone.**
A: Not yet to my knowledge. However I have a small cheap bluetooth button for triggering the camera on the phone remotely. And if I have that connected to the phone at the same time as the Z1 then it'll take a shot no worries. So I can leave the phone in a pocket, run around with the Z1 on a monopod, go hide or whatever, press the wee button to take the shot, and return to the camera.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Big Step Up
*by D***S on 9 May 2019*

[Update 22MAY19] OK after a couple of weeks now I'm more impressed than I was as I've had a chance to test the camera properly in some very challenging situations. The ability to recover detail in the shadows and highlights is incredibly important. This can only be done because of the raw files. The noise in very dark and ultra-high contrast environments is completely acceptable and it's possible to recover even disastrously underexposed images into something that can at least illustrate the thing you were trying to shoot. These disasters are very noisy, no question, but they still contain good information. This is something that was impossible with the JPEG only cameras. Flare resistance is frankly amazing. Bright sunlight appears to have zero impact upon the camera. There's no exposure difference across the two lenses. The colour rendition is excellent. There will always be some chromatic aberration due to the nature of the lenses but LR corrects that easily, it's a lot less aberration than the Theta S. The video footage is much cleaner than the Theta S and contains what feels like a lot more detail. Battery life is not fabulous, I managed to get it down from 100% to 15% in about an hour and a half of stills shooting. The sleep mode is useful here as you don't have to power down the camera completely which means it responds to power up a lot more quickly. The protective sock that comes with the camera is quite good at protecting it in use, just don't get any sand in there or you'll scratch the lenses. As with the Theta S, storage is not upgradeable or removable by the user (unless you search for ways to do it on the web and thereby invalidate your warranty by doing so) and with the increased resolution and the better video you might start filling up fast. A JPEG is about 8Mb and the corresponding raw file is about 47Mb. So for one picture you're taking up the equivalent of 7 times the space needed by one. I'll update again when I have something more to report. [/Update] Been playing with the Z1 for several hours now after it was delivered today. First thing to notice is that it's thicker than the Theta S and heavier, although not by much. It's made of metal and has a very high quality feel to it in the hand. The two lenses are bigger than the S and it also has an OLED display for settings which I have just realised automatically dims in low light. I bought the Z1 for the increased resolution but mostly because it will shoot in raw. That's where the sensor data is recorded directly to the card without being turned into a JPEG. This means you can adjust the image exposure much more than you could with a JPEG. To do that however you'll need a program that will edit raw files. I'm using LR but there are plenty of others out there. Taking photos with it is just as easy as the other Theta cameras in that you power it on, which takes a couple of seconds until it's ready whereas the Theta S is ready to go almost instantly, then press the shutter button on the camera, it beeps, and you've taken a photo. Easy. It is controllable from your smartphone with all the usual settings you can control there including the switch from JPEG only to Raw+JPEG and GPS tagging. One thing to note is that the preview image on the phone is far better than the Theta S, it's much higher resolution and it updates more smoothly. I think it's using the 5GHz wi-fi for this rather than the old 2.4GHz. Transferring images from the device to the phone via the Theta app is extremely quick. It must be 5 times faster than the Theta S. Although you can't transfer the raw files to the phone. But as it's taken a JPEG along with the raw file that's no problem, you just transfer the JPEG instead. Connecting it to the phone is easier than the old way of connecting to the camera's wi-fi before using the app. Now it's all done in the app and after me typo-ing the serial about 10 times I finally got it right and it connected straight away. It's USB C and you get a cable in the box but you can get excellent and inexpensive ones from Amazon. File transfer speed to the PC are also extremely fast. Image quality is a significant step up from the Theta S. The resolution is about 25% higher but the main thing is the larger sensor which means much less noise. That lower noise is very noticeable when taking images indoors under domestic lighting. It's pouring down with rain at the moment so I've not had a chance to get it outside and take some shots. I'll update when I've done that. There's a pouch in the box for the camera but I'm going to get a hard case for it now. The pouch is good, the one for the Theta S was also good, but I want a bit more protection, and I'm looking for a lens cap. When the silicone covers come out I'll get one of those for it too. Thus far I'm impressed. It feels good, it's easy to use, and the image quality really is much better. It's still by far and away the most useful 360 camera available. So easy to use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does an excellent job
*by G***0 on 23 June 2022*

This is a very very good 'still' image 360 Camera. It does take video but I would not recommend you buying it for that purpose. There are plenty of 360 action type video cameras around and other models within the Ricoh range that are better suited for that. You do need to read very carefully the manual to set it up and take shots. It is 'NOT' intuitive. There is also a smartphone App to assist. I would recommend watching the various YouTube videos that are available and once you understand the multiple uses of the Mode, Fn and WiFi buttons then you will be absolutely ok. There are a number of plugins, Ricoh and third party's that enhance and do excellent jobs. You will need to bracket to get commercial quality. In addition to stitching software, Ricoh and others, if you process the images in Topaz you will get some stunning sharp images.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Battery is poor
*by J***N on 25 June 2020*

Ive updated this review after a year of using it - I think it was down to me be inexperienced and doing far too many scans for the battery to run down so quickly. Now I can do two properties in their entirety before needing to charge. Fantastic product. =-= I am using paired with the matterport app to create 3D virtual tours. Does the job well but the battery life is poor and the drain rate is pretty exceptional. I can be doing a property over three floors and by the third floor start to panic that it’s down to below 25%. About 1 hours work. I don’t mind that the battery is built in, many are. It’s the fact it’s not very powerful. In addition the 1/4 screw attachment is RIGHT next to the charge port, so you can’t charge whilst using (I’ve tried many adapters and they all cover the port) this is a material flaw in the design - surely put it on the side. The SD card is less of a problem, you can take 2240 images on this thing- who can’t manage that?! Are you scanning St. Paul’s cathedral?!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ricoh Theta Z1 51GB
- Ricoh STAND POD PC-5
- Lens Cap TL-2 for Theta Z1 Dual 1" Sensor Spherical Digital Camera

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