DNP Ricoh Theta WiFi camera shoots 360degree photos for $399
handson  It's a big week for LCD-less WiFi point-and-shoots, but
today's offering is a bit more unusual than Sony's lens-camera
duo. What would you pay for a 360-degree camera that's compact,
easy to use and compatible with an iOS app? $100? Maybe a buck
fifty? Ricoh's betting big on a figure far higher -- a
"consumer-friendly" $399. And we're not sold. Sure, the Theta is
a unique device, but 360-degree images have limited appeal, and
the fact that you (and your friends) will need to download a
dedicated app just to view them without distortion doesn't help
to seal the deal. Still, we're always up for trying out
something new, and we're guessing you might be a bit curious,
too. Click past the break as we go full circle with Theta.
Ricoh's new cam is small enough to fit in a pocket, or you can
carry it in the bundled pouch that includes a belt loop, should
you need to fill the void left by your pre-BB10 BlackBerry
holster's retirement. Theta includ