Since it is a relative path, place HDRI_000.pto in the same folder as merged_000.exr and HDRI_000_preview.pto in the same folder as merged_000.jpg. The bug that caused the software to freeze in the "Decompressing file" state when reading spherical images because a file that does not have an extension exists in the same folder has been fixed There have been a few interesting cameras released from smaller companies, such as the XPhase Pro and Labpano Pilot One. These cameras more than two lenses to shoot VR tours which usually results in higher quality images. The reason I don’t recommend these is because they are harder to use, harder to find and produced by small companies which may not be able to offer as much support. Video

The Theta Z1 can not only shoot in DNG Raw mode but Ricoh has created a special plug-in for Adobe Lightroom Classic called Ricoh Stitcher, which for the first time will enable users to edit photos in Lightroom and then stitch them on export, with adjustments for zenith, horizon, and stitching distance. See workflow below. As PTGui Pro is commercial software, I will now explain how to use free software only. The time and processing time will increase. Stitch processing / HDR conversion Free software Official blog post on how to create HDRI including tool history> How To Create High Quality HDR EnvironmentsBy comparison, the Insta360 One X takes stills at 18MP (6080 x 3040), and its max video resolution is 5.7K (5760 x 2880) at 30 fps. The GoPro Max takes 16.6-MP photos at 5.6K video. It is true that the Theta Z1’s resolution is modest at around 23mp. However, you can see in my comparison below that it has more detail than most other 360 cameras, even those that have nominally higher resolution. It also has exceptional dynamic range and shadow recovery (see below). Theta Z1 Sample photos (updated April 19, 2019) Switches the shooting method between “Normal shooting” and “Self-timer shooting”. When “My Settings” have been registered in the camera with the basic app, the shooting method can also be switched to “My Settings shooting”.

Switches the wireless LAN mode between “Access point mode” (direct connection to a smartphone), “Client mode” (connection to a smartphone via a wireless router), and “Off”. (Switching to the “Client mode” is possible only when the router settings have been made.) ( Details)

Theta Z1 Stitcher cannot stitch correctly unless it is first calibrated. Calibrating the Theta Z1 Stitcher works exactly the same way as calibration for Mi Sphere Converter. It is a somewhat tedious process but you only have to do it once, and you’ll be rewarded with excellent stitching for the remaining life of your camera. You can get amazing quality from the Theta Z1 using the free Dual Fisheye plugin from the Theta plugin store. The Dual Fisheye plugin adds several modes to the Theta Z1: Thumbnails of spherical images set as "Unlisted" are not displayed in the Profile screen for users other than the user who posted the image. Definitely JPEGs are limiting users but biggest issue is not tonemaping but jpegs artifacts and in-camera stitiching (API allow save dual fisheye JPGs but not firmware).