Yes, that's correct. There's an autocomplete because asking folks to type in anything close to the "official" name of an item's model name (especially Sigma lenses) is a tall order.

You can share your a link to your list of verified (ie you've proven to Lenstag that you own it) gear anonymously/pseudonymously with the "gear list" feature. That particular feature was suggested by a photographer (not me...I take terrible photos) that had forums like this one in mind. It can be disabled/enabled and the url can be customized.

Example gear list link:
https://www.lenstag.com/u/example

One last related feature is the "email me a .csv of all my data" function. Great for fwd'ing your info to insurers.

Best,
trevor

Hey all,

I'm the guy that runs Lenstag in my "spare" time and I assure you I do not sell/rent/lease/etc your data.

For starters, I don't have any personal data on any user or know who anyone is since all I ask for is an email address and a password. That's it.

Second point is that all connections are secured with SSL and the database backing Lenstag isn't a run-of-the-mill MySQL server that's vulnerable to injections and the like. Part of my background is in network security so I can at least handle the basics here.

Lastly and arguably the most important, I'm spending what little spare time I have running a site (and apps for iOS and Android) that seeks to end camera and lens theft. That's it. And it's working. Lenstag has recovered lenses and cameras, helped stop people from buying stolen gear and have at least one arrest warrant out for a thief. I would lose everything I've spent the last year+ working towards if I was to be dumb enough to try and make a few bucks off of some data (that I don't even have!).

I understand the skepticism that some folks have but please realize that I don't have access to any data that you fear would be sold. I wanted to build a pseudonymous (or anonymous if you use a burner email) registry for protecting camera gear and not become a subpoena magnet. I've done that and it's working and Lenstag needs your help. There are too many photographers out there getting held up, drugged and otherwise robbed of their gear only to have it resold easily.

Final comment - a Pentax fan supplied me with a list of basically every Pentax item since the 1950s, so the site is especially awesome for Pentax users.

Thank you for time,
trevor

P.S. feel free to email me at trevor AT lenstag.com if you'd like