Giotto Rocket Air Blower Vs. Giottos Q-Ball Air Blower

[ramblingman]

I want to get a more powerful air blower to remove sensor dust and I am considering these. Anyone have experiences they want to share when using these and what are the differences between them besides the price (rocket is 9.95-11.95 vs Q-Ball 14.95)?

Thanks!

[jcw122]

I can't really see a way to justify the price of the Q-ball. All it looks like it does is the nozzle moves.

[ramblingman]

Yeah, I am not sure and was curious that's why I posted. I wonder if the volume is the same as the 7.5 inch rocket air blower? In the BH catalog the Q-Ball is claimed to safely blow off even dust particles attracted by static electricity - so I guess that harder to get off dust particles. And the inlet prevents back-flow from the air tube to I guess ensure that you don't blow back dusk that gets sucked in.

[sh0ebox]

Yeah, I am not sure and was curious that's why I posted. I wonder if the volume is the same as the 7.5 inch rocket air blower? In the BH catalog the Q-Ball is claimed to safely blow off even dust particles attracted by static electricity - so I guess that harder to get off dust particles. And the inlet prevents back-flow from the air tube to I guess ensure that you don't blow back dusk that gets sucked in.

the regular rocket air blower is the exact same. the only thing different between the q-ball and regular rocket air is that the nozzle can move AFAIK

[pixelmama]

I have both a regular blower and the Q-ball and I am very disappointed with the Q-ball the movable nozzle is a great idea but if I squeeze it too firmly the nozzle pops out, it happens all the time very annoying to have to fix it all the time maybe the one I have is just a bad one. I also did a test and took both into my dusty shop and my regular bulb blower(made by canon) out blasted the dust.

[ramblingman]

the regular rocket air blower is the exact same. the only thing different between the q-ball and regular rocket air is that the nozzle can move AFAIK

So, they have the same air volume?

I have both a regular blower and the Q-ball and I am very disappointed with the Q-ball the movable nozzle is a great idea but if I squeeze it too firmly the nozzle pops out, it happens all the time very annoying to have to fix it all the time maybe the one I have is just a bad one. I also did a test and took both into my dusty shop and my regular bulb blower(made by canon) out blasted the dust.
Thanks for the good info. I wouldn't want the nozzle to pop off into my camera and damage the sensor.

[hudub]

I have the Qball and I have never had a problem with nozzle coming off.

[sOid]

I have the Qball and I have never had a problem with nozzle coming off.

I have the Qball too, and didn't have the problem either. The moving nozzle is pretty convenient imho. It's easier to hold the camera with the sensor facing downwards and blowing the dust out.