Ricoh Theta Firmware Updates

Notification of firmware update for “RICOH THETA SC2 for business “ camera. We recommend updating to the newest firmware version that includes additional functions and product improvements.

■RICOH THETA SC2 ・Bug fix.

■RICOH THETA SC2 for business ・Bug fix. ■RICOH THETA Z1 ・The following settings are now possible when using interval shooting. -Tripod stabilization On/Off *Top/bottom correction and stitching conditions are optimized. Select “Off” when using interval shooting while holding the camera and moving. ・Improved the continuous operating time in wired live streaming. *Click here for details on how to use it https://www.thetalab.ricoh/en/article/5796/ ・The shutter speed range of shutter priority for still images has been changed as shown below. -Before the change: 1/25000 to 1/8th of a second -After the change: 1/25000 to 15 seconds ＊Requires the latest version of the smartphone app (iOS 2.14.0 or above, Android 1.31.0 or above). ・Bug fix. ■RICOH THETA V ・The following settings are now possible when using interval shooting. -Tripod stabilization On/Off *Top/bottom correction and stitching conditions are optimized. Select “Off” when using interval shooting while holding the camera and moving. ・The shutter speed range of shutter priority for still images has been changed as shown below. -Before the change: 1/25000 to 1/8th of a second -After the change: 1/25000 to 15 seconds ＊Requires the latest version of the smartphone app (iOS 2.14.0 or above, Android 1.31.0 or above). ・Bug fix. RICOH THETA Z1　Updating the Camera Firmware RICOH THETA V　Updating the Camera Firmware RICOH THETA SC2 BUSINESS EDITION Updating the Camera Firmware RICOH THETA SC2 Updating the Camera Firmware

Updated August 19, 2026

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