Quick answer

Yes, they change your video look, but not by turning your camera into an anamorphic rig. Moment CineFlare Streak Filters add anamorphic lens-like flares to footage without a specialty lens, so the practical gain is a cinematic streak effect on the camera you already own. If you want that look and don't want to buy or rent an anamorphic lens, they are a sensible add. If you expect oval bokeh, a wider field of view, or a true anamorphic character, a filter alone won't deliver that.

What the filter actually does to your footage

CineFlare Streak Filters are a filter that adds anamorphic lens-like flares to your footage without the need of any specialty lenses. That is the whole promise, and it is worth taking literally. You are not changing your lens, your sensor, or your camera's internal processing. You are putting a piece of glass in front of the lens that introduces streak flares into bright points of light.

The reason this matters for video specifically is that flares are one of the few cinematic cues you can add in-camera without a heavy rig. A practical light, a car headlight, or a window highlight becomes a streak instead of a plain bloom. The tradeoff is honest: the effect is strongest when you have a bright, controlled point of light in frame. In flat, even lighting, there is little for the filter to work with.

What it won't do: the anamorphic myth

The biggest misconception is that a streak filter gives you anamorphic footage. It does not. An anamorphic lens changes how the image is squeezed and stretched, which affects field of view, bokeh shape, and overall rendering. A filter cannot replicate that because it is not altering the optical formula of your lens.

What you get instead is the flare signature people associate with anamorphic glass. That is a real and useful look, but it is a partial effect, not a full conversion. If your goal is the entire anamorphic package, you need an anamorphic lens. If your goal is the streak flare on the camera you have now, the filter is the simpler path.

Choosing the right filter size and colour

Moment CineFlare Streak Filters come with Filter Size and Colour options. That matters more than it sounds. Filter size has to match your lens thread or your matte box setup, and a mismatch means the filter simply won't mount. Colour is the creative choice: different streak colours read differently against skin tones, night scenes, and practical lights.

Before buying, check the front thread diameter of the lens you plan to use most. If you rotate between lenses with different diameters, plan for step-up rings or accept that the filter will live on one lens. There is no universal size, and the catalog does not claim one.

Storing and carrying a filter you'll actually use

A filter that stays in a drawer does nothing for your footage. If you shoot on the go, the Moment Soft Filter Case is the practical companion. It comes in 4 and 6 filter sizes, so you can choose between minimal packability and being ready for more options.

The 4 Filter version is the space-saving choice for a small kit. The 6 Filter version adds two more slots if you carry multiple filters or sizes. Neither is complicated, but both keep glass protected and organised instead of loose in a bag pocket.

Carrying the rest of your kit to the shoot

If you are already adding a filter to your workflow, the Moment Rugged Camera Sling is designed to carry camera gear with padding on the outside and pockets and dividers inside. It comes in 6L and 10L, and it can be set up for left- or right-handed shooters.

The size question is straightforward. The 6L is the smaller option; the 10L gives you more room. The catalog does not list exact interior dimensions, so if you need to fit a specific body-and-lens combination, treat that as a decision limitation and check the listed size guidance before ordering.

Verdicts on common CineFlare claims

  • Claim: A streak filter replaces an anamorphic lens.: The filter adds anamorphic lens-like flares, but it does not change field of view, bokeh shape, or the optical formula of your lens. Verdict: false as stated. It is a flare effect, not an anamorphic conversion.
  • Claim: Streak filters only work on expensive cinema cameras.: The catalog describes the effect as working without specialty lenses, which means the camera you already own is the intended platform. Verdict: false. The whole point is adding the look to your current setup.
  • Claim: Any streak filter will fit any lens.: Moment CineFlare Streak Filters come in specific Filter Size options, so the filter has to match your lens thread or matte box. Verdict: false. Check your lens diameter before ordering.
  • Claim: You can judge the effect without a bright light source.: The flare is created from bright points of light. In flat, even lighting there is little for the filter to streak. Verdict: misleading. Plan your lighting or shoot where highlights exist.

Product facts

  • Moment CineFlare Streak Filters: A filter that adds anamorphic lens-like flares to your footage without the need of any specialty lenses. You get the streak flare look on the camera you already own, without buying or renting an anamorphic lens.
  • Moment Soft Filter Case: The Moment Soft Filter Case comes in 4 and 6 filter sizes. You can pick a compact case for a small kit or a larger one if you carry more filters.
  • Moment Rugged Camera Sling: The Moment Rugged Camera Sling 6L and 10L feature padding on the outside and pockets and dividers on the inside. It protects gear and keeps accessories organised, and it can be set up for left- or right-handed shooters.