Giottos AA1900 Rocket Air Blaster Large - Black by Giotto
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Digital camera reviews of Giottos AA1900 Rocket Air Blaster Large - Black
Digital camera Review: A Necessity!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This product was recommended in a book and I now understand why--it is essential to anyone using a DSLR! Forget the canned air, this is safer, cheaper, and recommended by the pros!!!!!!!Digital camera Review: A Real Blast!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Giottos Rocket Blaster gets dust out from difficult to reach spots on cameras, PCs and electronics. One squeeze removed all the dust from my D40X mirror and viewfinder. After the camera I directed the nozzle at the PC to blow dust off the fan and switches. Dust hiding in slots and crevices BEWARE, you can cause sneezing but you can't hide.
The only drawbacks are minor: The AA1900 is a little big and you really have to to squeeze hard. Also, the soft tip on the nozzle end severely limits the airflow. I removed it for a noticeably more powerful stream of air. The soft tip is designed to keep delicate parts like camera mirrors and sensors free from scratches. The picture shows a red nozzle and tip, but the one on the blaster I received is black. Red would be better so it wouldn't get lost.
The final verdict is, BUY THIS.
Digital camera Review: A couple FACTS! Then some opinion.
Summary: 3 Stars
This blower is large, well made, and puts out a strong air stream (though not as strong as canned air). It works well for cleaning dust and debris from just about any optical surface, as described by other reviewers. However, I have read the technical details, product description, and/or some reviews that tend to 'exaggerate' its features, such as:
AIR ONLY ENTERS THE BULB THROUGH THE REAR VALVE: ~THIS IS FALSE!~ When I hold this up to my ear I can hear some air whistling INTO the nozzle. (No, don't blow air into your ear!) I removed the nozzle and found there is no valve on the front end of the bulb or in the nozzle. The 'technical details' state the valve prevents back-flow from the nozzle. That is crap, some air DOES get sucked into the nozzle, so dust can be sucked into the nozzle, to be blown back out onto your sensor. Even if dust was not sucked into the nozzle, it can be sucked into the bulb through the rear valve.
THE AIR IS FILTERED: ~THIS IS FALSE!~ There is no filter at the inlet valve, or anywhere else. Even if there was, it wouldn't do much good since air also enters through the nozzle. The statement in the 'product description' that it "has an air valve to prevent it from breathing in dust" is not only misleading, it is a LIE! Air valves won't prevent dust from entering with the air, only filters can do that, and there are no filters on this product! (And Giottos does NOT state the air is filtered.)
NOZZLE IS REMOVEABLE: ~THIS IS TRUE!~ But it is difficult to remove and very difficult to re-attach. It doesn't seem as if was actually 'designed' to be removeable, and removing/re-attaching it is not something I would want to do on a regular basis. I don't see why this is listed as a feature.
GOOD FOR CLEANING COMPUTER KEYBOARDS, FAN VENTS: ~MY OPINION: BORDERLINE!~ To me, the air flow is borderline for this, this blower will get the loose dust off, but canned air works better overall. You may find the air flow is adequate for those tasks.
What is it made of? The 'product description' states this is made of silica gel (huh? isn't that the little package put in to absorb moisture?), but the packaging states 'natural rubber'. In fact, the package states: "White spots or lines appearing after a period of use is normal for natural rubber". Not a big deal, but since that claim is confusing , I thought I would comment.
It is a good blower, but it is a little over-priced for what it does, and it does not deserve some of the hype it is getting.
I just wanted to set the record straight.
Digital camera Review: A must for every camera bag
Summary: 5 Stars
Giottos is quality, plain and simple. I use this air blower constantly and it always delivers a consistent powerful air stream. No more having too worry about removing some stuck dust particles because the last blower wasn't powerful enough. No more using hair brushes to clean my lenses! This product is low cost and durable. A must have!Digital camera Review: A must for your camera bag.
Summary: 5 Stars
Gives a great burst of air for your camera lens, body and accessories. I highly recommend.