Summary: Shipping Costs

Comment: Great product - used them for years. My local supplier doesn't have them any more so I thought I order through Amazon from Adorama Camera. But... $26 - fine. $7 shipping? I don't think so!

Summary: No noticeable difference

Comment: I used a new Static-Master brush for cleaning slides prior to scanning. I tried quite a few different techniques for cleaning my slides, including using a plain soft brush (no polonium). Honestly, I could not tell a difference in the effectiveness of the various cleaning strategies I used. Definitely not worth the extra cost for StaticMaster.

The brush does clean off loose dust and lint, of course, but it does not remove years-old specks that are stuck to the film. The latter was a far greater problem on some of the slides I dealt with. Again, definitely not worth the extra cost for StaticMaster.

Summary: A classic still being made

Comment: This is only the second one I've bought in more than 35 years simply because the first one lasted so long (although remember the element must be replaced annually).

Summary: Indispensible for scanning slides

Comment: After careful observation, this product is amazing at removing dust, particularly loose dust, from the surface of a slide. If you are scanning slides yourself, you need this product. I pass the StaticMaster over both sides of each slide I scan. This product does not remove fingerprints, scratches, or spots caused by something other than dust.

Summary: Fantastic Product!

Comment: I first learned about Static Master in photography school and have been using them for 16 years now. I think it is a superior product for lens cleaning. Works like a dream. I like the fact that the cartridge is replaceable (they recommend yearly) and you can just mail the old cartridge back to the company for recycling. Highly recommend!