Giottos AA1900 Rocket Air Blaster Large - Black

I'm not sure if I have high expectations for these. This was purchased in 2012, and I haven't used it much since then. When I need to clear dust from a lens or sensor, I simply pull it out of the drawer. It hasn't been exposed to sunlight and hasn't been abused in any way. I first noticed a crack in the rubber where it connects to the nozzle about a year ago. It's now cracked all over that area, and it's leaking a lot of air, so it's not blowing as well as it used to. I expected it to wear out and fall apart if I used it a lot, but I didn't expect it to start disintegrating in a drawer. This is why I reduced the rating by a couple of stars. These items appear to have a 5- to 6-year lifespan.

Scout Carroll

| Oct 09, 2021

When spots and dust artifacts appear in your photos from a mirrorless camera, dust on the sensor can cost you a hundred dollars. That's what I'm talking about when you close your lens to its smallest aperture and look up at the sky and see little gray UFOs. br>br>Some cameras have the ability to shake their sensors ultrasonically to remove debris. Make use of it. Using a lens brush to clean dust off your lens mount before removing a lens, as well as holding the camera upside-down (preventing gravity from depositing stuff on the sensor) when the sensor is exposed, can help keep dust from getting to the sensor during changes. A squirt of air, on the other hand, is never a bad idea. br>br>This brings us back to the old habit of blowing on things to clear them of dust, which can leave little spit dots on your sensor. This gadget isn't going to spit you out. It produces more concentrated air power than a Lauren Bacall whistling lesson (look it up, kids). I've found this gadget to be useful, dependable, and occasionally an object (or subject) of off-color jokes. humor in different colors.

Eleanor Saunders

| Dec 26, 2021

For years, I've been using hand-powered air blasters. So, I recently received my Large Rocket Air Blaster (filter reviews for your size if necessary), and I thought I'd share some science with you. It's big right away, so if you have a small camera bag or don't have much space, you might want to go with a smaller size or a different duster. It has some great little 'advantages,' such as holes to hang it from your lanyard/neck if you're assisting on set or doing a lot of lens switches and want to keep it handy - This is also one of those items that I frequently misplace (I've had the same blaster for a long time). even if it's under a different label - It's nice to be able to hang it somewhere in the studio, near the scanner, where it's been for the last three years before it went missing. br>br>Well, there were two things that stood out to me - To begin with, the rubber is a little more 'brittle' or hard to the touch than other brands. Coming here and reading reviews where people say theirs fell apart or cracked after sitting in a drawer (out of the sun) doesn't make me feel good about my new purchase. Then there's a serial number sticker on the stem of this thing (which isn't visible in the photos). I'm guessing this is there because there were enough dishonest/gross people who pulled a fast one on these - Maybe they'll buy a new one, then put their old one in the package and send it back, claiming it arrived cracked. I apologize if I'm mistaken, but I've never seen a serial number on an air blaster. Who knows, maybe it's for some kind of warranty. br>br>The last thing that irritated me was learning that the price in 2013 was $7 (see 2-). LuvLeaf gave it a five-star rating in June of 2013. In the year 2020, I paid $17 for my Large. Is it possible that this is simply due to inflation? Overall, I'm undecided about whether or not I'll keep this. Over the last few years, I've been happy with the Altura 'Kit' Blower for lens and screen dust, which costs $12-$15. 13 The kit comes with a lot of extras. Those of you who say it doesn't move a lot of air should know that it isn't compressed air. However, because of its large bulb, it moves a lot of air for a hand-blower. It will blow harder and with more force if you squeeze it hard and fast. There is a RIGHT way to blow air from your mouth onto your lenses (I don't know why, but I do), so you don't get spittle all over your lenses. To begin, place the lens on your chin. level, WAY BELOW the level of your mouth Next, place your hand across the front of your mouth in a flat position - It should be close to your mouth, but not touching it. Also, make sure your lens (or whatever you're cleaning) is below the water line. IN THE BACKGROUND OF YOUR HANDWRITER). br>br>NOW BLOW A COUPLE OF TIMES, SPEEDING UP AND DOWN. To protect your lens/whatever you're cleaning from unwanted spit particles, adjust your distances/angles to redirect the air blast from your mouth across your lens/whatever you're cleaning. Remember to wipe your lips and clench them as if you were playing a horn. Of course, blow at your own risk; I use this method when I don't have access to a blower and it works perfectly. Overall, I'm going to keep it. br>br> A LOT OF AIR IS MOVED BY IT. that being said, I'm 100% confident in it after reading the reviews and feeling the hard(er) rubber for myself. We'll have to wait and see how long it lasts on a dry, climate-controlled shelf. If you're listening, GIOTTOS, it'd be great if you checked to see if there were any other reasonably priced rubber options. I understand that these must be tough to stand up to abuse, but if they're breaking on people who aren't abusing them, it might be time to reconsider the special brew. br>br>Aside from that, 4 out of 5 stars. I'll return to update this review if mine falls apart. Finally, on a side note, I've noticed that the cracking occurs where the red tip meets the bulb (on the rubber lip there) among those who have had this thing begin to crack. I'm wondering if rubber cement or a rubber sealant such as E6000 could help. I'm hoping I'll never need to know.

Aden Russell

| Jan 04, 2021

To begin with, I've had a lot of blowers over the years, and they've all been so bad that I've avoided using them for years. br>br>I realized that having something like this for sensor cleaning, lens cleaning, and so on would be fantastic. br>br>As soon as I took it out of the box, I could tell it was of excellent quality. The rubber is of exceptional quality, as is the red nozzle (?). It's made of hard plastic. br>br>Now, most importantly, the blower doesn't blow out enough air, which has been a common theme in all of my previous experiences. This thing is a force to be reckoned with. You can see how effective it is at removing particles. br>br>Don't waste your money on anything else; save your money and get the Giottos instead.

Eliel Hancock

| Oct 12, 2021

It's great if you lower your expectations. It's stinky, but considering the circumstances, it's pretty effective. The largest size is WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY More volume equals better outcomes! My package arrived in good shape. the back- It's no substitute for an air compressor with high pressure and continuous volume, but it's also portable and inexpensive, and the fins are useful for keeping it upright or preventing it from rolling off your work surface. The LARGE VERSION worked well enough on a good Logitech board and saved me two flights of stairs and waiting for my large 220V compressor to charge on Mac keyboards from 2004, 2008, and 2017 (which are already pretty good at resisting dust and crumbs, but still). I also used it to clear a lot of dust from a small vented power supply (it wasn't perfect, but it did a lot more than I expected); It also performed admirably on two CD/DVD player trays and compartments. Finally, without removing the covers first, I used it on my Denon amplifier and my Xfinity X1 box, and it did indeed clear the dust from the fans. It works flawlessly on camera lenses, eyeglasses, and other optical devices. This is a fantastic addition to my toolkit. The only drawback is that this is genuine rubber, which won't last forever in dry Colorado before becoming stiff and cracking.

Mckinley Good

| Sep 13, 2021