In many industries—construction, technical inspection, fleet management, or automotive resale—capturing reliable on-site imagery is an essential part of the process. And yet, between mobile apps, manual settings, and human error, this step is often tedious, even frustrating.

What if a single press of a button could automate everything?

That’s exactly the promise of Simple Capture, an exclusive plug-in for the RICOH THETA X camera, designed to make 360° capture as simple as taking a regular photo—without sacrificing quality or professional standards.

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Invisible Technology, Powerful Impact

Behind its apparent simplicity, Simple Capture is powered by custom technology. This plug-in, pre-installed directly on the camera by Ricoh teams, transforms the THETA X into a locked-down, autonomous capture tool, specifically designed to prevent incorrect handling.

From the moment the camera is powered on, the plug-in interface launches automatically. The user only needs to press the physical shutter button to take a shot.
No menus. No settings. No mobile app. Everything is predefined to ensure consistent results.

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Smart Capture, Automatic Upload

Each image or video is reliably tagged using one of two methods:

  • By scanning a QR code linked to a mission, location, or object
  • Or alternatively, via metadata (timestamp, GPS, camera ID)

Once captured, the file is automatically transferred to a cloud environment—whether that’s Ricoh360 or your own cloud storage / CRM system.
If Wi-Fi is temporarily unavailable, files are stored locally on the camera and uploaded as soon as the connection is restored.

A one-time configuration using a QR code is enough to connect the camera permanently.

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A Solution Designed for the Field

Simple Capture is made to be used by anyone, with no training, even in demanding environments (dust, fast-paced workflows, mobile tasks). The workflow is entirely streamlined:

  • No smartphone pairing
  • No manual export
  • No image editing

Visual consistency is ensured by preconfigured settings tailored to the partner’s needs.

In short: you save time, eliminate errors, and guarantee complete visual documentation for every mission.

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Real-World Use Cases from the Field

  • Julien, a technical inspector, uses the THETA X to document equipment in a maintenance room. Each image is timestamped and linked to a specific mission. By the time he returns to the office, all images are already accessible in his reporting software.
  • Chloé, in charge of site monitoring, scans QR codes at each key checkpoint in a construction site. All images are automatically integrated into her weekly report—with no human intervention.
  • In the automotive sector, some partners use two THETA X cameras to simultaneously capture the interior and undercarriage of vehicles in a production line. The images, identified by barcode, are directly pushed to an online auction platform after processing.
  • Finally, for resellers or SaaS partners, Ricoh offers a turnkey kit, including the camera, the Simple Capture plug-in, and even a custom logo. The result: a white-label product, fully integrated into their solution.
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An Exclusive Solution, Ready to Deploy

Simple Capture is currently reserved for professional Ricoh360 partners. It works exclusively with the RICOH THETA X and requires an initial configuration process (called kitting), performed by Ricoh prior to delivery.

Each configuration is unique, and partners cannot install or modify the plug-in themselves.
This ensures a high level of reliability and security, while also making the service scalable.

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A New Way to Capture and Organize Visuals

Simple Capture is not a gadget. It’s a new way of thinking about visual documentation: faster, more reliable, and fully integrated into your business tools.

Are you a field professional, a software integrator, or a project manager handling large-scale visual workflows?

👉 Contact us for a demo or to discuss your custom configuration.

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