Customer Reviews

Static-Master Brush 1"

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

The best and most effective tool for getting dust and lint off negatives and slides before they go into the scanner or enlarger. Cleans film without electrostatic charge builup that attracts more airborne particles. I know of nothing else that's even close to equally effective. Dramatically reduces time spent cloning/spotting/retouching. For digital scanner users, greatly reduces post-scan effort in situations where digital dust removal often fails or produces unwanted side effects (on B+W and on Kodachrome).

Pros: Produces negatives/slides that are very close to dust- and lint-free

Cons: Polonium cartridge needs replacing every 3-5 years, and proper disposal requires mailing old cartridge to a qualified disposal facility (free except for the envelope and stamp).

I can't imagine scanning 35mm film without one of these. I REALLY can't imagine wet darkroom printing without one.

I used a new Static-Master brush for cleaning slides prior to scanning. I tried several 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.

Like any brush, this one cleans off loose dust and lint, but does not remove years-old specks that are stuck to the film. The specks are a far greater problem on many of your old slides.

Definitely not worth the extra cost for StaticMaster.

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.

This is to replace a former identical item which I lost. It works very well to remove dust from camera lenses and slides. The radioactive insert must be replaced occasionally. Previously the company sent me a reminder card at the appropriate time, and I could send for the replacement part. Now they suggest that I go to a camera store to get the replacement insert. I prefer the previous plan.

I have used the Static-Master 1" brush for over twenty years, and been very satisfied with its performance. Until I purchased one for myself, they had all been supplied at work. When I received mine 'new' I was surprised to find that October 2010 was the 'shelf life' or 'use by' date. The radioactive component of the brush decays as it emits the alpha particles that make it so effective in eliminating static electricity from negatives. Unfortunately, there was no information online to indicate what the 'use by' date on the item was. I look carefully afterward and could not find anything. With the cost of the product, I was chagrined to find that my $ 60+ purchase was going to "expire" in less than 9 months.

It would be more honest of the seller to indicate during the purchasing process what the shelf life of the product is. I would hope that for the price, you could get at least a year or two of use.

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).

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!

This brush is a good for use with Digital cameras to remove dust particles off sensor when in a dusty area.

I use this but would like a protective cap for it. That's why only 4 stars.

I had been using this product on and off for many years. The most recent I own is a 1". Worked OK. HOWEVER, when I went to replace the polonium strip, as I had done a number of times in the past, I was shocked at the new price for the strip.I have NOT ordered a new strip.

Needless to say, it now resides in the bottom of my gear bad as just another ordinary brush.