Notification of firmware update for “RICOH THETA X“ camera. <Version 2.61.0>

Notification of firmware update for “RICOH THETA X“ camera.

We recommend updating to the newest firmware version that includes additional functions and product improvements.

■RICOH THETA X

・The HDR-DNG plug-in is now pre-installed. This plug-in allows images to be saved in RAW (HDR-DNG, 16-bit float) format. In addition to JPEG format, saving in RAW format (Adobe® DNG format) is newly supported, allowing you to enjoy full-scale image editing just like with a typical DSLR camera.

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・It is now easy to connect to smartphones and wireless routers. By eliminating the need to enter passwords and other information, connections can be made more efficiently.

When connecting to a smartphone:

1) Tap [Communication information] on the camera setting screen.

2) Read the displayed QR code with the smartphone.

When connecting to a wireless router:

1) Create a QR code for setting up the wireless router using a smartphone or other device.

2) Tap [Client mode] on the camera setting screen.

3) Turn on the client mode and then tap [Add network].

4) Read the QR code created in 1) with THETA.

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・Bug fix.

RICOH THETA X RELEASE NOTES: Version 2.61.0 

<How to Update your RICOH THETA>

RICOH THETA X Updating the Camera Firmware 

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(Information for developers)

See here for the changes for developers.

https://github.com/ricohapi/theta-api-specs/tree/main/theta-firmware-history