# Spherical Pocket Cameras The Ricoh Theta m15 Has 360-Degree Video-Shooting Capabilities By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-camera References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/ricoh-theta-m15/34457/) & [theta360](https://theta360.com/en/) The [Ricoh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-ricoh360-theta-a1) Theta m15 is a 260-degree pocket camera that, in addition to the features of its predecessors, can also shoot video. The device is fitted with fish-eye lenses on either side of the body, which each capture 180 degrees of scenery each. The resulting images are then stitched together left to right and up to down with no visible stitch lines. The seamless stitching does however require the use of a software program that runs on Windows and [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-elevate). The device has 4 GB of internal memory, enough to store 1,200 still images or 40 minutes of video. The Theta m15 pocket camera is available for pre-order in blue, pink, white and yellow color options. It will cost $299.95 and be available for sale in mid-November. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **360-degree Cameras:** Opportunities for developing affordable and high-quality 360-degree cameras for personal and professional use. - **Seamless Stitching Technology:** Opportunities for developing software programs that can seamlessly stitch together images and videos with no visible stitch lines. - **Compact Video Cameras:** Opportunities for developing compact, portable video cameras with high-quality video shooting capabilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunities for companies within the consumer electronics industry to develop and market affordable, high-quality 360-degree cameras for personal use. - **Photography:** Opportunities for companies within the photography industry to develop and market 360-degree cameras for professional use in fields such as real estate and tourism. - **Video Production:** Opportunities for companies within the video production industry to develop and market compact, portable video cameras with high-quality shooting capabilities for on-the-go filming. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Field Professional Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-ricoh360-theta-a1.md) - [Redesigned 360-Degree Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-theta-ntop.md) - [Low-Cost 360-Degree Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akaso-360.md) - [High-End Imaging Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoocam-3.md) - [Pocket-Sized 3D Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoocam-ego.md) - [Immersive 360 camera debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmo-360.md) - [Panoramic Teleconferencing Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-meeting-360-v2.md) - [Miniature Spatial Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ursa-cine-immersive.md) - [Wide-Angle Lens Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-mi-action-360.md)