Brush or Airblower?

aaron80 · 3rd April 2006

Hi, for cleaning the lens of dust, issit advisable to use a camera-cleaning brush or an airblower? I heard some people told me using the brush is not advisable as it may leave smears or scatches on the lens element. I am currently using a Giotto brush made of goat-hair, the brush is supposed to be very soft. Should I get an airblower? What type is good? Any brands in particular to recommend? Thanks..

melcheong72 · 3rd April 2006

Giotto blower (large) will be good for home use. Can get small one also for field use.

Brush will not scratch the glass provided the brush is free from debris. Ppl normally says:

1. Blow, blow and blow first.
2. If not clean, use soft brush to sweep dust and loosen them.
3. Blow, blow and blow again till the dust are blown away.

Originally Posted by aaron80

Hi, for cleaning the lens of dust, issit advisable to use a camera-cleaning brush or an airblower? I heard some people told me using the brush is not advisable as it may leave smears or scatches on the lens element. I am currently using a Giotto brush made of goat-hair, the brush is supposed to be very soft. Should I get an airblower? What type is good? Any brands in particular to recommend? Thanks..

aaron80 · 3rd April 2006

I see.. Thanks for the information..

Roughly how much will the Giotto blower cost? Can get it at cathay photo?

Originally Posted by melcheong72

Giotto blower (large) will be good for home use. Can get small one also for field use.

Brush will not scratch the glass provided the brush is free from debris. Ppl normally says:

1. Blow, blow and blow first.
2. If not clean, use soft brush to sweep dust and loosen them.
3. Blow, blow and blow again till the dust are blown away.

Snoweagle · 3rd April 2006

I've got the medium sized one. They're shaped like a rocket thus the name 'Rocket'. Can get for around $10-$12 at CP.

aaron80 · 3rd April 2006

ok thanks Snoweagle..

Snoweagle · 3rd April 2006

Originally Posted by aaron80

ok thanks Snoweagle..

Welcome! This blower's really awesome! You won't regret it.

JediForce4ever · 3rd April 2006

Since both are so cheap, no harm having the brush and blower right?

nyxx88 · 3rd April 2006

The large giottos rocket is going for $12 at cathay... just bought one last week.

aaron80 · 4th April 2006

Thanks man. Think I am going get one today or tml..

Originally Posted by nyxx88

The large giottos rocket is going for $12 at cathay... just bought one last week.

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aaron80 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Woodlands Posts: 2,275	Brush or Airblower? Hi, for cleaning the lens of dust, issit advisable to use a camera-cleaning brush or an airblower? I heard some people told me using the brush is not advisable as it may leave smears or scatches on the lens element. I am currently using a Giotto brush made of goat-hair, the brush is supposed to be very soft. Should I get an airblower? What type is good? Any brands in particular to recommend? Thanks.. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/aaronius80/

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Snoweagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hougang Posts: 11,829	Re: Brush or Airblower? I've got the medium sized one. They're shaped like a rocket thus the name 'Rocket'. Can get for around $10-$12 at CP. __________________ Canon EOS 5D w/BG-E4, 50 f/1.2 L, 580EX II. Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6, 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO.

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aaron80 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Woodlands Posts: 2,275	Re: Brush or Airblower? ok thanks Snoweagle.. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/aaronius80/

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JediForce4ever Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Singapore, CanonGraphers.org Posts: 3,163	Re: Brush or Airblower? Since both are so cheap, no harm having the brush and blower right?

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nyxx88 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,060	Re: Brush or Airblower? The large giottos rocket is going for $12 at cathay... just bought one last week.