Nitecore BB2 Electronic Blower
Self-Powered Super Blower & Sensor Cleaner
Nitecore BB2 Electronic Blower (50 MPH constant wind, charges over USB-C, 7.4 oz./ 211g, $90). bigger. I'd get mine at Amazon, at B&H or at eBay if you know How to Win at eBay.
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Introduction top
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This is a very powerful portable motorized centrifugal blower for cleaning cameras, lenses and especially sensors. It's unusually well made with a drawn anodized aluminum case and what seem to be metal buttons and sliders.
It has a built-in light and a retractable brush.
Its internal battery charges over USB-C.
While it seems expensive, it's much more compact, tougher, more powerful and consistent than any squeezed bulb or can of compressed air, and it has a filter so it's blowing clean, ambient-temperature air rather than blowing more dirty air or frozen canned air.
I'd get my Nitecore BB2 Blower at Amazon, at B&H or at eBay if you know How to Win at eBay.
Nitecore BB2 Electronic Blower. bigger.
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50% more motor power: 33.6 W up from 22.2 W.
30% more battery capacity, 7.2 Wh up from 5.5 Wh.
37% heavier, 7.4 oz. (211g) up from 5.4 oz. (154g).
50 MPH (80 km/h) wind, up from 43 MPH (70 km/h).
LED light.
Built-in retractable brush.
Three speeds, up from just one.
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Just about an unlimited supply of clean, dry, ambient-temperature air (not frozen as from compressed air cans).
LED light also works alone without the blower.
Color-coded charge indicator.
Replaceable filter.
Built tough with a metal case, laser-engraved markings and Torx fasteners.
Silicon rubber front bumper to prevent sensor damage.
Built-in air filter.
Built-in LED light.
Built-in battery.
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$90.
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No case included; I wrap mine in a microfiber towel, throw it in in a quart-sized freezer Ziploc bag and throw them in my camera bag.
The light doesn't just come on anytime the motor runs, instead you have to turn it on separately. At least this lets you use it as a flashlight rather than having to run the blower at the same time, but I wish the light also came on anytime the blower runs.
Specifications top
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Motor Power Consumption
33.6 W (presumably in Turbo).
Fan Speed
30,000 RPM (presumably in Turbo).
Wind Speed
Turbo: 50 MPH (80 km/h).
Optical: 34 MPH (55 km/h).
Silent: 19 MPH (30 km/h).
10-Second Cleaning Cycles Per Charge
Turbo: 90 10-second blows.
Optical: 210 10-second blows.
Silent: 800 10-second blows.
LED Light
90% CRI.
Size
5.55 × 2.44 × 1.26 inches.141 × 62 × 32 millimeters.
Weight
7.450 oz. (211.3 g), actual meausred weight.
7.565 oz. (214.5 g), actual meausred weight with clear cap.
Rated 7.4 oz. (210 g).
Included
USB-C Cable.
Clear dust cap (covers the yellow exhaust nozzle).
Magnetic quick-release brush (just pull forward to remove for replacement).
Environment
Operating: -10º ~ +40º C (+14º ~ +104º F).
Storage: -20º ~ +60º C (-4º ~ +140º F).
Optional Lens Cleaning Brushes
Accessory Kit
Performance top
It works well; it does a great job of blowing crud off my sensors.
It does this because it blows very hard in a very directed stream.
When you wiggle it around blowing your sensor the sharp difference from hard to soft does an even better job of dislodging crud than one strong blow.
Usage top
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Charging
Plug into USB-C to charge.
The power light throbs red while charging and goes solid green when done.
Mine draws 9.28 watts while charging and Nitecore says it takes about an hour for a full charge.
It can be used while charging.
Battery Check
With the blower off, tap the power button:
GREEN LED: > 50%.
BLUE LED: 50% ~ 10%.
RED LED: < 10%.
Blowing
Turn the dial to your preferred speed (it doesn't blow at LOCK).
Hold the button to blow, and then release to stop
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double-tap to turn on, then tap again or turn to LOCK to stop.
The power light is BLUE while blowing.
Brush
Slide the slider so it says BRUSH OUT:
Built-in Retractable Brush, Nitecore BB2 Electronic Blower. bigger.
To change the brush, just pull it out. It's magnetic; just pop a new one in and you're done.
Light
Rotate the dial away from LOCK while holding the power button. Release the power button and the light stays on.
To turn on the blower with the light, first turn on the light and then hold or double-click the power button as usual.
Return to LOCK to shut off the light.
Printed Manual
See also Nitecore's User Manual and the same manual posted at B&H.
Recommendations top
I'd get my Nitecore BB2 Blower at Amazon, at B&H or at eBay if you know How to Win at eBay.
At first I thought a $90 electric blower was a ridiculous idea, I realize that it works with all my cameras and that it really works. I can't blow this hard, I can't squeeze a bulb to get as strong a blast of air, and it blows clean, filtered air.
It's smaller than a decent blower bulb or a can of compressed air.
Clean, dry ambient-temperature air is better than spit from my own blowing, blowing more dirty air into my camera with a bulb (or sucking more dirty air into the camera with a vacuum), and I also don't have to worry about freezing or cracking my sensor if I get too close with canned air.
It's easy to throw in my bag, and not only does it clean my cameras if needed, it makes me the hero when someone else needs it.
Bravo Nitecore!
I'd get my Nitecore BB2 Blower at Amazon, at B&H or at eBay if you know How to Win at eBay.
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