Legal Disclaimers and Editorial Transparency
We test lenses. We calibrate projectors. We write about cinema tools. We do not run your set. Read this page to understand how we operate, how we make money, and where our responsibility ends.
Not Professional On-Set Advice
Filmmaking involves expensive gear, electrical hazards, and high-stakes client shoots. We share our operational experience with cinema tools. We break down optical formulas, test variable irises, and clean glass. That does not make us your designated digital imaging technician or chief lighting technician.
The information on Cine Gear Guide exists purely for educational purposes.
If you drop a $30,000 anamorphic lens because you misread a mount compatibility guide here, that is on you. Always consult manufacturer manuals. Always test your rig before a paid shoot. Do not rely solely on internet articles to make critical technical decisions on set.
Your production insurance requires it.
The Friction of Changing Specifications
We research heavily. We test thoroughly. We publish our findings. But the cinema gear industry moves fast. Firmware updates alter color science overnight. Manufacturers quietly swap internal components on projection lenses without changing the model number.
We commit to accuracy at the moment of publication. We cannot guarantee a post from two seasons ago reflects the exact hardware shipping today. You must verify critical specs with the manufacturer before you rent or buy.
Trust, but verify.
How We Keep the Projectors Running
Running a site dedicated to high-end optics requires capital. We fund Cine Gear Guide through affiliate partnerships. When you click a link to a retailer and buy a matte box or a sensor cleaning kit, we earn a small commission. This costs you nothing extra.
We refuse paid positive reviews.
If a lens suffers from terrible chromatic aberration wide open, we say so. Our editorial team operates completely separate from our affiliate revenue streams. We reject gear that fails our standards. We only recommend tools we actually bolt onto our own camera rigs.
- We buy most of our own test gear.
- When a brand sends a loaner unit, we disclose it in the review.
- Brands do not get copy approval before we publish.
External Links and Third-Party Noise
We link to manufacturer sites, firmware downloads, and technical forums. We do this to provide high-resolution context for our readers. We do not control those external sites.
Domains change hands. Companies go under. A previously safe link sometimes redirects to spam. We monitor our outbound links regularly, but we cannot catch everything instantly. Click with common sense. We take no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or security of any third-party website.
Our Commitment to the Craft
We built this site to help you master the optics and shape your cinematic vision. Transparency forms the foundation of that mission. If you spot a technical error in a lens review, tell us. We fix our blind spots.