Originally posted by EarlVonTapia It's always nice to read what Roger and the Lens Rentals folks are doing.
A couple of thoughts:
1- Does it HAVE to be a Giottos Rocket Blower? Does the Giottos spew some sort of magic air that cleans a lens better? Is it because of those little stand flippers? I have yet to encounter someone recommend a rocket blower other than Giottos.
I've been using a cheap $5 "Optex" rocket blower since day 1 and it hasn't caused me any trouble. It doesn't have the flippers. That's okay. It stays at home in a cubby hole until I need it. For the field, I have a smaller, flatter blower that I keep in my bag.
I have a Giottos and a finless cheapo from Amazon. The work equally great and I use them interchangeably.
The cheapo is usually in my bag (no need to stand in there) and the Giottos is usually standing on any number of surfaces in my house.