Giottos Rocket-Air Blower AA1920

This compact blower dislodges small debris but requires multiple squeezes to be effective. I travel a lot, so I selected the mini version instead of the much bigger Large Rocket Blaster -- it tucks easily into my camera bag. The bulb portion of this blower fits neatly in the palm of my average-sized male hand. It's well constructed of heavy duty rubber, and after a couple of hundred squeezes, didn't feel any different than when it was brand-new. The air blaster is handy since you avoid spitting saliva onto the surface being cleaned (as often happens when trying to blow away dust by breath), and the blaster weighs far less than a can of compressed air (canned air also causes condensation to form briefly on the suddenly cooled surface that is being cleaned). This little guy worked well for dry debris (dust, lint, cat hair), but requires multiple rapid squeezes to dislodge stubborn debris or to cover much area. Debris that stuck when damp wouldn't move with air volume I could generate with the blaster, so I finally had to resort to a cleaning cloth. Recommended for travelers or others with tight space constraints. Otherwise the larger size is a better bet.

I own a couple of these now including the standard one. This one is dedicated to my main camera travel case. Although this is the smaller version, it produces enough high velocity air to take care of most light dust and debris. It's easy to pack and takes up very little space compared to the standard version. Construction is very good, I've had the others for several years and never experienced any issues with rot or brittleness. I highly recommend it for your travel kit.

This "Giottos AA1920 Rocket Air Blaster Small-Black" is an outstanding air blaster for its size. Compared with other "free" or low-cost products of this type that I've tried, this one is considerably more durable, blasts noticeably more air, and is ideal in size (small enough to be portable, large enough to be easy to operate with good air volume). It stands about 5 inches tall (including the long red straw tip) and is approximately 2.5" in diameter. That means it fits easily into relatively small travel packs/cases like my Thule Perspektiv Compact Sling bag and takes up approximately the same space as a mid-size prime lens. The weight is almost imperceptible, yet the dust-blasting performance is great. The price is great, too, for a product this well-made and convenient. If you're looking for a travel-friendly air blaster to clear dust and debris off your lenses and camera sensor, this is highly recommended! A note about air blasters: If you're not sure why you would want this, trust me: Whenever you can blow your lenses clean INSTEAD of wiping them (even if you use the softest microfiber cloth available), it is much better to use air. Whereas wiping the lens can leave smudges or stray fuzz/threads--or in the worst case, can scratch your lens due to an embedded grain of sand or hard debris--the air is gentle, causes no smudging, and leaves no residue. Sooner or later, you will have an oily smudge or water spot that has to be wiped, but 99% of the time, I find that the only cleaning my lens needs is to air-blast away a stray fuzzy or thread that came from the interior of my camera case. And ESPECIALLY if you shoot photos near the beach, desert, or other dry/sandy environment, this air blaster will eventually save you scratches on your lens or on your protective filter (if you use UV/Skylight filters to protect the lens), as it is inevitable that a grain of sand will get on your lens at some point, and wiping is the worst thing you can do to get rid of it. I hope that advice helps! If you've never tried an air blaster or only ever used the low-quality freebies that come with some "package deals" when you buy a new camera, give this one a try. It's great!

So far so good! I've had this product for a month or two since I've bought it. I've found myself using it for more things than just to clean up my camera and lenses (computer screen crevices, video game controllers, etc.). Only thing is, I wished it was bigger. A lot of people have mentioned using this air blaster on trips and I found that sensible. I plan on investing in a bigger air blaster, preferably the medium sized air blaster. It's a great item, works as advertised, great air flow, but pointing the nozzle takes a bit of getting used to...I usually place the nozzle between my middle finger and ring finger as I squeeze the air blaster so that the nozzle doesn't point in every direction. Overall, I'm pleased with the product. Great for travel use, but also great for at home use. I recommend looking into the medium sized one because it will probably be more effective in terms of blowing the dust.

I purchased this Rocket after receiving and using the large version for several months. I never had a problem with the large size from cleaning censor, lenses, even SD ports on phones and cameras, keyboards, desktop computer vents, amateur radio vents... just a puff and it whisks away dust or debris. Also use it on USB ports before plugging in, just because it makes sense not to cram a crumb from the bag further into the port. After trying to downsize the camera bags, found the large was a compartment hog. Received this one, same great use, VERY SLIGHT less puff of air, but it does the job and it fits the bag and my hand easily. I'll leave the large one on my bench as it's useful for most everything that needs a delicate nudge and isn't a forced can of air that always runs out when you need it, or shoots a spray when you turn the can sideways/upside down. Again, it's addition by subtraction, smaller size, great build, last one you'll ever need and TSA travel friendly.

It works as advertised, but I also feel like this product is a little redundant. When I use it to blow dust off of the lens, the air pressure doesn't feel strong enough, so I ended up using my lens cleaning pen anyway. Perhaps the air blaster with the bigger volume might work better. I have a cleaning pen with a soft brush on one end and a cleaning pad on the other end. That seems to work much better. Also a word of warning. I've read online that airports have confiscated the bigger air blasters from carry on luggages before because they look too much like grenades. So make sure you check these in your luggage.

I got this air blower over the smaller size at Amazon, not only because it was cuter, but it was cheaper to boot. I love this product because I use it for so many different things. In addition to using it for what I purchased it for which is to blow dust off my DSLR and Panasonic camcorder lens, I also use it to dust off my computer monitor, desk, computer case, etc. Prior to buying this item, I would buy the canned air and use that to blow dust around. I never felt comfortable, being the environmentally conscious person that I am, using canned air. The Rocket air blaster is environmentally friendly and as long as you have the strength in your fingers to continue pumping, you can continue to dust away. With the canned air, you are limited by the amount of compressed air in the can. But also, as you use the canned air, the container gets cold, very cold. Personally I never felt comfortable using something whose temp changed drastically as I used it. Also, the canned air can't be used when holding the nozzle straight down or at certain other angles. I know because I always try this and it only sprays out pure frozen air. The Rocket Blower doesn't care what angle you hold it at, it still works! There are two little holes in two opposing fins. To add to the cuteness of this item, the holes can be used to attach a strap so you can take the blower everywhere with you. Cons: The wide round size of the blower makes it difficult to control direction of the nozzle. I have to hold the nozzle sometimes with my left hand and compress the blower with my right to get controlled dusting action. I wish the blowing action was a little more powerful than it is. It produced a little weaker puff of air than I had anticipated. From what people have written, I got the impression this was a high quality product, and it is, don't get me wrong, the packaging was beautiful and the product is a thick durable rubber material, it is easy to use, and so forth, but I just wish it produced a stronger puff of air. I think if they could do this, they might actually be able to compete with canned air (I'm not kidding) and eat into their market share, rather than confine themselves to digital cameras and the like. The Rocket Blower does what it is supposed to do and does it well. If they offered a narrower nozzle with stronger blowing capacity I would opt for that model in a heartbeat. My biggest complaint is the lack of ability to aim the air accurately. Too often I will squeeze the bulb and the nozzle will be zigzagging everywhere. This can be frustrating when there's a stubborn piece of dust in a very specific location and the nozzle is spraying in all kinds of different directions. Tip: you can wash the blower easily by rinsing it in water and drying off with a towel if it becomes dusty. **Update** I have now owned this product for almost 1 year. It sits on my desk right next to my right hand as I rely on it a lot. I use it to blow dust off my desk, and shrine, blow dust from the lense of my sunglasses, digital camera, cracks and crevices of my tv, etc. It is a great alternative to canned air. I re-read my comments about the puff of air being weak. During that time, I learned how to use this product to get more air out of it. I have learned to position my fingers around the widest part of the bulb and still have control over it. By squeezing harder I can now generate more force. It's difficult to guage, but the air is coming out harder than it seems. I think I'm used to the air being cold from the canned compressed air. Since it's room temp it doesn't seem powerful, but it is. This device is so handy I plan to get one for my brother who always uses canned air. He would be thrilled with an inexpensive option for blowing air around.

I've had a couple different brands in the past.I generally end up leaving them somewhere. I don't know why I just use them set them down and sometimes I walk away and sometimes I'm out of forests where I have no idea where I left it. So I buy them frequently. This works perfect I use a mirrorless system for my camera. I always blow off the sensor in between lens switch. It's always good to keep your mirror clean and also your lenses. You want those sharp photos with no dust particles in the middle of your photo. I would definitely recommend it. It's a little a bladder for the air then most of the ones I've tried. Seems to have a little bit more thrust of air. Definitely recommend. But overall good quality works perfect no problems.