Trexo Converta Video Slider Unveiled – Smooth and Programmable Camera Movements

Motion Control News

by Heath McKnightOctober 31^st, 2024

The Trexo Converta Video Slider provides precise, smooth, and repeatable camera movements. It’s also the world’s first camera slider to feature a built-in turntable plus integrated face tracking. Let’s dive in!

After a Kickstarter campaign in 2022, the Trexo Converta Video Slider is now available. It allows for a variety of shots, including standard movements, inclined, and even 360°, which is ideal for filming product shots. The movements are professional and cinematic, helping elevate any project.

Trexo Converta Video Slider introduced – features

Feature-wise, the Trexo Converta Video Slider offers everything needed to get started with cinematic movement, including the built-in turntable, an adjustable mechanical pan feature, mobile app control, Apple Watch compatibility, face tracking, time-lapse, and stop motion.

It’s also highly portable, making it easy to set up, break down, and carry between locations and sets. Plus, the slider’s track can quickly be changed from curved to straight, thanks to an innovative design.

The full list of features:

• Built-in turntable
• Adjustable Mechanical Pan feature
• Manual Teaching mode (teach by hand)
• 3-axis motion support
• Auto pan
• Onboard menu
• Sharable motion presets
• Dragonframe Software support
• Mobile app control
• Apple Watch compatibility
• Focus Stacking feature
• Stop motion feature
• Time-lapse feature
• Face Tracking feature
• 360° capabilities
• 90° panoramic angle
• Max speed: 30mm/sec – 1.18″/sec
• Min. speed: 0.2mm/sec – 0.008″/sec
• Super Slow Motion mode: 0.001 mm/sec – 0.00004″/sec
• Battery life: 6 hours

Dimensions and load capacity

The Trexo Converta Video Slider has a compact design, comes in two different lengths, and has a variety of load capacities depending on the angle and movement.

• Converta 400: 40cm (16 in.)
• Converta 600: 60cm (23.6 in.)
• Horizontal load capacity: 10kg (22 lbs.)
• Turntable load capacity: 5kg (11 lbs.)
• Vertical load capacity: 8kg (17.6 lbs.)
• Incline load capacity: 3kg (6.6 lbs.)

Is the Trexo Converta Video Slider worth a purchase?

Camera sliders have been giving everyone, from cinematographers and YouTubers to event and corporate video producers, an option for programmable and repeatable movements. While dollies and tracks will always be around, camera sliders help provide a more affordable and compact option to create cinematic movements.

If you don’t already own a camera slider, the Trexo Converta is a great option with a strong list of features, such as the built-in turntable, mobile app, Apple Watch control, compact construction, and affordable pricing. They also carry plenty of accessories, including a Carry Case (with an option for a 3-Axis Kit), Pan/Tilt V2, Phone Holder, and more.

The Trexo Converta Video Slider can be set up, and movements can be programmed fairly quickly. The results are smooth and repeatable shots, plus the ability for stop motion, time-lapse, focus stacking, and 360° movements.

The face tracking feature ensures the subject always remains in the shot and in focus – for example, for filming a presenter as they move around. Use your smartphone as a monitor or for easier programming, thanks to the built-in mounting ports.

Price and availability

The Trexo Converta Video Slider is available now, and pricing is broken down as follows:

• Converta 400 Lite: $395
• Converta 600 Lite: $495
• Converta 400 Standard: $495
• Converta 600 Standard: $595

The best option could be the Converta 600 Lite or Standard, depending on the budget. But Trexo offers enough options and prices the Converta affordably, so just about anyone can use it for their next shoot.

Visit Trexo’s website to learn more and purchase the Converta Video Slider.

Do you plan on checking out the Trexo Converta Video Slider? Do you already own a motorized camera slider and use it regularly? Let us know in the comments below!