THETA S Bracket for HDR

What is THETA S Bracket for HDR?

Simple and easy Android app to capture & download images for HDR imaging with RICOH THETA S/SC. (V is not supported)

What's the difference from bracketing function in official app?

Number of shot

Supports up to full range 55 shots (1/6400-60 sec / 0.3EV step).

Auto exposure adjustment

In auto mode, proper exposure level is automatically detected.

Thumbnail during capturing

You can immediately notice if you make some mistake.

Preview mode (beta)

You won't fail it. You can find proper settings before start capturing.

How to use

Capture

1. Please make sure that your smartphone is connected to RICOH THETA S/SC via wifi.

2. Select capture mode (Auto/Preset/Manual/Manual Preview). Then set parameters as you need.

3 Tap camera icon below, then start to capture immediately.

Download

Turn on download option in the setting menu, then images are going to be saved in "Pictures/ThetaBracket" after all images are captured.

Capture mode

Auto mode (Recommended)

The initial shot is used to determine the base exposure level, then shooting starts based on the setting.

note: In some condition or setting, total number of shot may change due to hardware limitation.

Manual mode

You can choose any shutter speed from

1/6400, 1/3200, 1/1600, 1/800, 1/400, 1/200, 1/100, 1/50, 1/25, 1/13, 1/6, 1/3, 0.625, 1.3, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 60 (~1EV step)

Manual Preview mode (beta version)

You can adjust shutter speed range with preview.

1/6400 ~ 60 (~0.3EV step)

Preset mode

I don't know if you need this, but there is.

STD3: 1/6400, 1/200, 1/6 (~5EV step)

STD5: 1/6400, 1/1000, 1/200, 1/30, 1/6 (~2.5EV step)

STD9: 1/6400, 1/3200,1/1250, 1/500, 1/200, 1/80, 1/30, 1/13, 1/6 (~1.25EV step)

ALL19: 1/6400, 1/3200, 1/1600, 1/800, 1/400, 1/200, 1/100, 1/50, 1/25, 1/13, 1/6, 1/3, 0.625, 1.3, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 60 (~1EV step)

HIG6:1/6400, 1/3200, 1/1600, 1/800, 1/400, 1/200 (~1EV step)

MID7:1/100, 1/50, 1/25, 1/13, 1/6, 1/3, 0.625 (~1EV step)

LOW6: 1.3, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 60 (~1EV step)

FAQ

Q: Does this app have HDR merging function (e.g. .HDR file)?

No. Please use any other merging apps.

Q: What is ISO parameter?

100-1600. You can change it from setting menu.

Q: Does it work with THETA V?

No, it's not supported. S/SC does great job for photography and much less expensive. Main advantage of V is 4k video recording.

Q: Why it's so slow?

That's due to hardware limitation. This app cannot do anything.

Q: Can I turn off wifi during capturing?

No, it doesn't capture anymore. The camera is fully controlled by this app via wifi.