No time to visit NYC this year? We got ‘chu. The Ricoh Theta creates high quality 360 degree spherical images and 4K video while capturing spatial audio for a truly immersive experience. Improvements to their algorithm deliver reduced noise with greater sensitivity, while the world’s first remote playback on a spherical camera lets you display your 360 degree images on a TV or monitor quickly. In short, it’s a great little gadget. To test the Ricoh Theta, we brought it out in the most mesmerizing of all immersive locales: New York City. Take a look at some of our spherical shots in our favorite city!
Top of the Rock
The Rockefeller Center observation deck offers stunning views of the city, from unobstructed sights of Central Park to the glory of Manhattan’s midtown and downtown skyline.
Brooklyn Bridge
Ain’t no bridge like the Brooklyn Bridge. This marvel of 19th century engineering looks as gorgeous today as it did in 1883. Brooklyn bridge is an opportunity to capture beautiful abstract shapes inherent to its design.
Grand Central Station
There’s a reason you see so many Humans of New York shots in Grand Central Station. Tripods aren’t allowed, but you can easily shoot with the Ricoh Theta. For more people, rush hour is obviously best. The wiz of commuters is always a sight to see. For fewer subjects, experiment late at night.
Times Square
Okay, okay. We always pick Times Square for these lists. But it’s hard to beat! The 24/7 lights look stunning day and night (but definitely extra impressive at night).
Chinatown
There’s nothing like New York’s Chinatown. Chalk full of fresh food produce, impatient vendors, and some of the best food anywhere, it captures the wrestles internationalism of New York in a microcosm.
New York isn’t a city for observers. It delivers full on immersion, and the Ricoh Theta is a great for capturing some of that hectic spirit. If none of these locations are to your taste, we also recommend One World Trade Center, Central Park, or Ellis Island for some great 360 options.
