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Oct 13, 2021 09:45:46   #
Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA
 
I like to keep my computer and the keyboard clean. I was tired of buying "Caned Air". So I bought this originally for this purpose. However...! I was only interested in its ability to "Blow Air". (Even though it will do much more)
And it dose this very well indeed!

I have since used it for dusting off my camera and lenses as well.
I have used a Rocket Blower with a "Hepa Filter" at one end, that is part of the Rocket Blower.
As most all of you know the "Dangers" that are present in using "Caned Air" to clean inside the camera, and what
harm caned air may do to you sensor...I added a piece of a "Covid Mask" to the "Intake" end of my "Wadedo Blower".

Now the "Intake Air" goes through my homemade filter first...and then goes through the "Hepa Filter" inside the
Wadeo Blower as well.

I now have nice "Fresh Air" to clean my sensor and the inside of my camera without any fears of contamination.

Now I am so done buying "CANED AIR" FOREVER!!!

I really rate this Blower very highly!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just thought I might pass this along!

URL for Blower: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094997X8T?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details#customerReviews

Thanks,
Boone.


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Oct 13, 2021 10:26:15   #
DougS Loc: Central Arkansas
 
Looks quite promising!

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Oct 14, 2021 19:17:05   #
Hanson
 
What are the potential problems using the canned air to clean sensor and lens surfaces? Sorry I miss it.

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Oct 15, 2021 06:20:12   #
Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA
 
Hanson wrote:
What are the potential problems using the canned air to clean sensor and lens surfaces? Sorry I miss it.


Constantly purchasing caned air. There are times when caned air releases a "Propellant" into the camera. This is not pure air, and can cause a build up on the sensor. If you ever used caned air before, there is a "Freeze or Frost" that will appear if you hold the can in one spot while when spaying. If you let this "Freeze or Frost" to evaporate, there is a "Residue" left behind that you can see on a Kleenex with alcohol.

Thanks,
Boonel

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Oct 15, 2021 09:22:41   #
Hanson
 
Thanks. This product web page did not mention uses for lenses and sensors etc. I guess the primary design uses are for keyboards and other small applications.

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Oct 15, 2021 12:02:05   #
Dickwood33 Loc: Alberta, Canada
 
Thank you Boone. Just ordered one to dust my 35mm slides before copying. Should save a lot of Rocket squeezing.

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Oct 15, 2021 13:40:41   #
Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA
 
Dickwood33 wrote:
Thank you Boone. Just ordered one to dust my 35mm slides before copying. Should save a lot of Rocket squeezing.


You will love the size of this "Wadeo". Look at my OP, and in the top of the frame is a "L-308 X-U Sekonic Light meter in a "RED CASE", that gives you an idea of its size.

Thanks,
Boone.

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