It’s possible that Asteroom overwrites the gyroscope correction default settings. Suggest you take a few test shots at your house or a shopping mall before you go onsite.
Few tips for a new user:
- upgrade firmware on camera with either mobile phone app from RICOH or using desktop app from RICOH
- camera sometimes appears to mysteriously discharge overnight when you first start using it. One possible cause is that the camera has sleep and power off state. Also, it will auto power on from a power off state when it is plugged into a computer or certain power adapters. If the camera is in the black case, you will not notice the power off.
- Z1 is heavy. you may want to use weights on the base of the monpod
- lenses are easy to break if the monopod tips over when you take shots outside on concrete (like the patio with uneven surface)
See this thread for info on monopod setups
My personal favorite base is moman TR-1.