TREXO Converta

Camera sliders usually commit you to one kind of movement: a straight line. TREXO's Converta is built around the idea that the track itself should be changeable. The maker says users can switch easily between straight and curved track configurations, allowing smooth linear slides as well as more dynamic, moving shots from a single portable device.

Tracking and shooting modes

Converta includes automatic face tracking, which the maker says keeps the subject in frame, a feature aimed at vlogging and interview setups. Beyond that, the slider offers several dedicated modes, according to TREXO.

• Timelapse mode: slide and multi-point timelapses without manual calculation
• Incline mode: support for angled and vertical shots
• Super slow motion mode: precise movement at very low speeds
• Manual programming: set moves by hand, then program repeat and loop motion

Remote control

A mobile app provides remote access to Converta's full feature set, the maker says. There is also Apple Watch integration, intended for controlling pans and orbit shots from the wrist.

Payload and specifications

TREXO lists load capacity of up to 10kg when used horizontally, 3kg on an incline and 5kg with the turntable. Four 1/4-inch UNC threads serve as accessory ports for lights, microphones and other gear. The slider comes in two lengths, Converta 400 (40cm) and Converta 600 (60cm), with a stated maximum speed of 30mm/s and battery life of 6 hours. Converta is presented as a Kickstarter project.