LENSGO Portable Fog Machine,Handheld Smoke Machine with Remote Control Mini Fogger for Photography, Outdoor Events, Party, Stage Effects, Halloween,Disinfection or Weddings Christmas Fogger Gift

Used this for a Halloween costume to make it look like I was smoking ( the gag was a friend was a storm & I'd been hit by lightening). It was fantastic and totally portable. I was able to hide it under my costume.

Purchased for my mother in law as a gift for her Halloween village decorations. Functionality is super simple and it provides excellent fog production to cover a table, fill a small room or any other need. It’s small but built very well and seems like it will last awhile. It does heat up very quickly so you have to be careful not to burn your hand should you handle it soon after using it. I would recommend

The smoke produced is very thin and dissipates quickly. If you are shooting stills in a controlled environment, it may work. I needed this for a live-action video, and it did not meet my expectations. The air from a nearby vent quickly dispersed the thin layer of smoke produced. It also constantly shot up the heated oil while in use and then leaked whatever was left in the oil tank afterward, but that may have been my fault. Unlike what the instructions implied, the oil tank came preassembled, and I did not fasten it myself. The product itself is not bad, it is useful if it meets your needs. Unfortunately, for me, it did not. --Updated Review-- This thing is crap. The second time I used it, the same problems persisted except this time I almost started a fire. Oil leaks no matter how tight the oil tank is screwed in, and one of the components melted. Do not buy, not safe to use. Shoots out hot oil like crazy. I will return this immediately.

Excellent item.

Great for a costume party. It’s a bit loud though.

So 2 stars because it does work well but it leaked all over some personal belongings when not in use.Again it does what it says it does. Maybe just don’t leave it around anything you care about getting messy?

This thing produces enough smoke for certain applications. You can direct it where you want it and stop it/start it on demand. I use it to ID air leaks through doors, windows, chimneys, attic and bath ventilation, leaks in fireplace baffle, furnace, and ducts. Works better than any other method I've tried for these applications, and the smoke doesn't irritate eyes, nose, or lungs.It's essentially a very large version of a Vaping device with some modifications. However, I would refrain from thinking this is a Fog Machine if you're looking to fill large areas with smoke.Also be aware the "smoke" condenses back into an oily liquid after it settles, coating surfaces including yourself (as does vaping "juice," which is essentially what it uses without the nicotine and flavoring). Not so much of a problem if using it on a limited basis and not generating a ton of smoke.Read the warnings and how to use it, as part of it gets so hot it can quickly burn skin as I found out. Keep away from kiddos, it's not a toy. And to avoid oil leaks and possible operating issues I would set it down and store it in an upright position.Finally, this thing is expensive. And like vaping it uses a coil with a limited life, but unlike vaping, you can't replace it, so the unit itself has a limited lifespan. I'm not sure how long mine will last, so can't comment, but it will last longer the less smoke you generate. You can replace the oil as it runs out, but its also expensive. There are much cheaper designs out there in the $30 range, but reviews indicate they're unreliable, don't produce adequate smoke, and break easily.

I haven't had the unit long enough to comment on it's durability but functionally it has exceeded expectations by a long shot. It comes with 3 different diffusers for different effects and the dry ice version is my favorite. The "smoke" is thick and flows along surfaces creating a dramatic effect for photos/video. The smoke also lasts quite a while so you don't have to rush the shot or leave the unit running constantly. The motor for the fan does make some noise so if you plan on using it for video that's something you need to take into account.