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      PanoCam Firmware Installation

      If you own a Ricoh Theta Z1 360 camera, this is a video of the firmware installation. Using the included USB-C cable and a Windows laptop.

      How to Update your RICOH THETA Firmware

      You need to install Computer application in order to update your RICOH THETA. Please download it from the link below.

      For details on how to update using Computer application, see “Updating the Camera Firmware from the Computer Application” in the User Guide.

      The newest firmware version for the RICOH THETA Z1 is "Version 3.01.1".

      Date Version No. Overview of additional functions/fixes
      Jun. 27, 2023 Version 3.01.1
      • Bug fix
      Feb. 28, 2023 Version 2.30.1
      • Bug fix
      Jan. 31, 2023 Version 2.20.3
      • “Auto WB level” has been added to the shooting settings. The white balance correction level under incandescent light can be set when the white balance is set to “Auto”. *Requires the latest version of the smartphone app (iOS: ver2.23.0 or above, Android: ver2.8.0 or above).
      • Bug fix
      Oct. 4, 2022 Version 2.11.1
      • The image quality of still images shot with HDR rendering has been improved.
      • The problem of not being able to tether in the CL mode with iPhone 12 has been fixed.
      • Bug fix
      May 31, 2022 Version 2.10.3
      • Bug fix
      Jun. 8, 2021 Version 2.00.1
      • It is now possible to select the options "Noise reduction", "HDR rendering", and "Handheld HDR" even when the file format is set to "RAW (DNG) + JPEG" in the still image mode of the RICOH THETA Z1.
      • You can take RAW (DNG) images with less noise by selecting "Noise reduction".
      • When "HDR rendering" or "Handheld HDR" is selected, RAW (DNG) images with a wide dynamic range can be recorded. *Requires the latest version of the smartphone app (iOS: ver2.16.0 or above, Android: ver2.1.0 or above).
      • Bug fix
      Aug. 1, 2021 Version 1.80.1
      • Bug fix
      Sep. 24, 2020 Version 1.60.1
      • Improved the continuous operating time in wired live streaming.
      • Bug fix
      Jun. 17, 2020 Version 1.50.1
      • The following settings are now possible when using interval shooting.
        • Tripod stabilization On/Off
          *Requires the latest version of the smartphone app (iOS 2.14.0 or above, Android 1.31.0 or above).
      • The shutter speed setting range of Shutter priority* and the shutter speed linking range (ISO priority), for still images have changed as below.
        • Before: 1/25000 to 1/8 second
        • After: 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
      Mar. 26, 2020 Version 1.40.1
      • Improved a function to correct shake when shooting video. (When transferring to a smartphone with zenith correction turned on)
      • Bug fix
      Feb. 6, 2020 Version 1.31.1
      • "REMOTE CONTROL" has been added as new pre-installation plug-in. It can be used to connect a commercially-available Bluetooth remote control for remote shooting.
      • Bug fix
      Oct. 24, 2019 Version 1.20.1
      • "Handheld HDR" has been added to the still image options. *Requires the latest version of the smartphone app (iOS 2.8.0 or later, Android 1.26.0 or later).
      • Bug fix
      Jul. 2, 2019 Version 1.11.1
      • The displayed device name when connected via Bluetooth has been changed, and connectivity has been improved.
        • Old: THETA + serial number (THETAYL12345678)
        • New: Numerical part of the serial number (12345678)
      • Bug fix
      May 27, 2019 Version 1.03.5

      Initial version