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Smartta SliderMini Early Tester Reviews

Everything You Need

Dual Control

You may design and control shoots remotely with our intuitive user-friendly app, or simply use a hardware button on the unit to manually control how the camera slides.

Smooth & Silent

The macro-precise motor and cutting-edge control technology enables precise and quiet motion control over the balance among strength, duration and smoothness.

Great Load Capacity

Powerful motor and torque enables 33.33lb(15kg) carrying capacity (horizontally), let you work efficiently with any phone, camera and DSLR.

Ultra Portable

0.79 inch (2cm) in thickness, 1.26 lb (0.569kg) in weight, SliderMini easily fits into any backpacks, ready to meet your shooting needs anytime, anywhere.

Unibody Design

Small but compact, everything is self-contained, nothing to assemble and no external battery to deal with. All that remains outside is an ultra sleek, streamlined, beautiful shape.

Long Path

The slider features a travel length of 8 inches(20.32cm), which provides enough motion capture to meet 95% of shooting needs.

Built-in Timelapses

Select from 10 preset timelapse modes so you can be up and running very quickly. You can also customize the mode including title, picture, interval, play time, record time, FPS.

Time-lapse Library

You can add unlimited number of timelapse modes to build your own time-lapse library for future use. Simply design your own shots, save and reload the same to shot again.

Bluetooth Connection

SliderMini automatically connects with your Android/iOS phone over bluetooth as soon as you open our app Smartta Go, seamless integrated in the most convenient way.

How It Works?

Manual Control

App Control

Live Video

The live video mode allows you to take full control of real time moving easily. You may play with default settings, or change speed, length, and direction of each shot. Even during the shooting, you can always make changes instantaneously to meet new needs.

Our smart powerful app enables you to convert to time-lapse with a single tap and set up your time-lapse in seconds. SliderMini control unit can communicate directly with your DSLR with universal shutter release cable. It’s so simple that everyone can shoot time-lapses.

Have you ever seen beautiful night time-lapses and wondered how? Well, now you can shoot those too with ease. Use our built-in nightlapse modes to quickly get the perfect exposure and capture terrific night shots, well enough to meet your fun night lapse needs.

Want to create your own stop motion animation videos? Start with SliderMini. Set how many frames you want to shoot and continue with a single tap. With unique features and clear instructions, you can create the illusion of movements and makes all frames come to life.

Advanced Features

Loop Mode

Silent Mode

Technical Specifications

Feature Comparison

About Us

At Smartta, we are devoted to helping those who have video-making needs to create terrific videos, by bringing easy-to-use and affordable camera gears. We understand that a good slider is key to smooth camera movement, thus making great videos, but we found that most traditional sliders were really bulky, or quite complicated, or truly expensive ── that’s why we designed SliderMini, a very easy-to-use & ultra lightweight camera slider, at reasonably affordable price.

With a strong passionate team, especially, with Product Manager being a senior photographer & video-maker himself, we are proud that SliderMini turns out to be what we had expected: small and compact, easy and fun to play with. We believe that no matter you are a professional or an amateur, new or experienced, everyone has the possibility & capability to realize your creativity with ease, anytime, anywhere. The best thing is that our team has tested & improved product functionality strictly,  and mass production is finished, so our backers should receive SliderMini in the fastest way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

General

Q: How to change my perk?

Each contribution made is recorded as separate. If you would like to receive a new perk, you can do this in a separate contribution. Also, please note that Indiegogo does not allow backers to  add multiple perks in a single transaction, so if you'd like to claim multiple perks, please make a new contribution for each perk. However, we suggest you send an email to support@ismartta.com first if you want to change your perk, so we may work with you to find out the easiest solution. 

Q: What’s your refund policy?

1）When the campaign is live: you will be able to initiate a refund through your Indiegogo account.

2）When the campaign has ended and:

• The contribution is not fulfilled: please send an email to support@ismartta.com to work out the method for refunds.
• The contribution is fulfilled: we are unable to process any refunds.

Q: What's your return policy?

We are unable to process any returns for Indiegogo contributions. While all contributions are final, our standard 1 year warranty still applies.

Q: What's your warranty policy?

SliderMini comes with a standard 1 year warranty. We guarantee that SliderMini, when delivered to you, is in original packaging and is free from any defects in manufacturing, materials and workmanship. During the warranty period, we will, at our discretion, repair or replace any defective parts within a reasonable period of time. As for the shipping fee incurred for under-warranty items, we are happy to refund it within reasonable limits.

Q: Where is your company? Where is SliderMini manufactured and shipped? 

Smartta International Limited is a company registered in Cayman Islands, with the team located in China. SliderMini is manufactured in China, and will be shipped from China. 

Q: If I have other questions, who should I contact?

For product & order issue, please contact support@ismartta.com

For cooperation & partnership, please contact partner@ismartta.com

Your message will be responded within 24 hours on the business day.

Technical

Q：What’s New about Smartta SliderMini 2?

1）More Powerful Motor

SliderMini 2 comes with a brand-new motor that is more powerful. The benefits are:

l  Regarding smoothness and stability, SliderMini 2 makes camera movement smoother and more stable.

l  Vertical load capacity has been enhanced to 1.25KG/2.76lb, which increases by 25% compared to the previous version.

l  Performance of the whole motion control system has been optimized, and the test result shows a maximum power saving of up to 20%.

2）Longer Battery Life

The built-in rechargeable battery lasts around 52 hours in normal use, which increases by 25% compared to the previous version.

3）New Feature: Curve Mode

Curve Mode is an essential camera movement mode for content creators, which enables users to achieve various camera movement speeds by automatically moving towards or away from the subject. There are 4 built-in speed mode types: Zoom In, Zoom Out, A to B, Focus A. Each one will allow the slider to move with different speed and get different camera movement effects. The users can also adjust the speed simultaneously while the slider is moving, by simply swiping the speed block up and down.

4）New Feature: Stay Mode

Stay Mode is specifically added to stop slider movement temporarily when shooting time-lapse or stop motion videos, so users can have more smooth and stable footages. Tap “Stay” on the screen, the slider will stop moving until you switch back to “L-R”(Left to Right) sliding mode. We’ve also optimized the built-in settings so the interface appears more user-friendly when shooting time-lapse and stop motion videos.

Q: What system does the app support?

iOS 10.0 or above and Android 5.0 or above.

Q: How do I charge the battery?

A type-C USB is included for charging. It takes about 1.5 hours for a full charge. The battery can be charged when the device is in use.

Q: How long does SliderMini battery last?

SliderMini is powered by a built-in rechargeable 1500mAH Lithium battery. It takes around 1.5 hours to fully charge and the battery will last around 48 hours in normal use, up to 12 hours in active slide.

Q: What's the speed? How long it takes for one travel?

When controlled by app, it moves at 100% speed of 1cm/s & minimum speed of 0.1mm/s; when controlled by hardware button, it moves at 100% speed. With a 20cm travel distance, it takes 20 seconds to go from one end to the other when moving at 100% speed.

Q: What's the Bluetooth pairing range?

Within 33 ft (10m) normally.

Q: Does my phone need to stay in the Bluetooth range to keep the slider going after it is set?

Yes, please stay in Bluetooth range for better connection with the App.

Q: Do I need to keep the app open for video capture?

Yes, please keep the App open if possible.

Q: Is the loop mode available for SliderMini?

Yes, SliderMini will have the function to oscillate back and forth automatically.

Q: When will I need to use a shutter release cable?

We strongly recommend using a  shutter release cable when shooting time-lapses or stop motion with DSLR. Not needed if you are using a smartphone instead.

Q: How do I shoot timelapses with DSLR?

Set exposure in DSLR, and connect DSLR to the slider with the shutter release cable.

Q: Is it possible to use the slider upside down?

Yes it is. But we do not recommend doing this over a long period of time. 

Q: What kind of camera does SliderMini support for shooting timelapse?

SliderMini features a common 2.5mm trigger socket, and by default it comes with 3 standard 2.5mm shutter release cables for connecting SliderMini to your camera. Below is a list of them and some supported camera model# for your quick review:

• Shutter Release for Canon (Type 1), supports:

7D/7DII/ 6D/ 50D/ 5DII/ DIII 5D/ 5D41 5DS 1 40D/ 30D/ 20D/ 10D /1D/1DS/1DX/
1Ds Mark I/1Ds Mark II/1Ds Mark IV/ EOS-1VI EOS-3

• Shutter Release for Canon (Type 2), supports:

77D/M6/M5/8OO D/80D/ 760D/750D/ 700D/ 70D/ 650D/ 600D/ 60D/ 550D/ 500D/ 450D/400D/ 350D/ 300D /1300D/1200D/ 1100D/ 1000D/ 100D/ SX50/ SX60/G10/ G11/ G12/G15/G1X /G1XII/ T1i/T2¡/T3¡ /T3 /T4¡/T5i I

• Shutter Release for Sony, supports:

a9 /a7/ a7R/a7S/a7 Il/a7S Il/a7R II/a7 IlI/a7R III/ a6500 / a6300 /a60O0/ a5100/ a5000/ a3000/ HX300/HX5O/ HX6O/ RX10O Il/ RX10O II/l RX100M4 1 RX100M5 1 a58/NEX-3N
Sony

Q: How many preset timelapse modes are there? what are they?

SliderMini comes with 10 timelapse presets: Star Trails/The Milky Way/The Day Road/The Night Road/Silk Texture/Cloud/Lightning Storm/Sunset/Stream of people/Bloom. You can also make your own custom presets if you wish.

Q: Can I manually control the slider totally without using the motor?

If you unscrew a few parts on the slider you will be able to push to slide, totally without using the motor. However, we do not recommend using it this way, because:

1) This may harm the sliding filament mechanism and affect its normal use; 

2) Compared to motorized sliding, it moves harder, and less smooth.

So, to ensure product performance and user experience we recommend app remote control or one-button press control.

Q: Can it be mounted on any tripod or only your own tripod?

Any tripod. Underneath the SliderMini, there’s a 3/8-16″ socket, which comes with a 1/4-20″ adapter/receptor fitted. 

Q: How do I mount my camera/smartphone on SliderMini?

A camera (or smartphone holder) can be mounted via 3/8″ or 1/4″ screw to the top of the sliding carriage. There is a single 3/8-16″ thread on the plate, and a panoramic adapter head is included to convert that into 1/4-20″ screw. You may also use the mini ball head or a gimbal to mount the camera.

Safety & Regulation

Q: Is it waterproof?

While SliderMini itself is not waterproof, the backpack cover is water-resistant. We recommend purchasing the backpack and rain cover to travel with and store your SliderMini.

Q: What certifications do you have?

Here at Smartta we are committed to your safety. SliderMini has CE and FCC certificates, as well as the MSDS document.

Shipping

Q: Where are you shipping to?

We are shipping to the following countries:

- America: United States, Canada, Mexico

- Europe: Germany, UK, France, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Slovakia, Hungary, Norway, Romania, Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Luxembourg, Belgium, Ireland, Poland, Czech Republic, Chile 

- Oceania: Australia, New Zealand

- Asia: Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Macao, Hong Kong, China Mainland.

If any other areas outside of the above, please contact us at: support@ismartta.com

Q: What's your shipping method?

Your orders will be shipped by international express service (DHL Express for example) or postal service. The shipping method may vary for different countries. 

All packages will be shipped with tracking numbers so you may track packages status.

Q: What is the shipping charge? Are customs charges included?

When making your contribution, select your country and shipping cost will automatically be applied, customs charges NOT included. The amount of customs charges vary by your home country. Some countries/regions may charge very high amount of import fees, such as Brazil, India, Africa, etc. You may consult a local brokerage agency to get more details.

Q: How do I change my shipping address?

Please send an email to support@ismartta.com with your updated address details.