Every now and then, I stumble across a piece of gear I buy on a whim… and then wonder how I ever lived without it. The Telesin Mini Fogger (C40 Portable Fog Machine) is exactly that. I picked one up out of curiosity, and since then, I’ve probably “on-sold” ten or more of these to students, workshop attendees, and fellow photographers. It’s that good.
At first glance, it looks like a small handheld gadget — light, compact, and surprisingly well-built. But once you fire it up, the creative potential is enormous. The fog and dry-ice-style effects are absolutely brilliant. Whether I’m shooting moody still life, adding atmosphere to portraits, or creating cinematic product photography, this little powerhouse delivers the goods every time.
The steam function isn’t my favourite — it tends to dissipate too quickly and doesn’t have the same density as the fog or dry-ice modes — but honestly, that’s a minor quibble when the rest of the effects are so incredible.
Powered by a rechargeable battery, it’s cordless, portable, and gives you consistent fog without lugging around heavy gear or power cords. It’s quiet, simple to use, and easily adjustable for subtle haze or full-on billows of cinematic smoke. Pair it with coloured light, and you’ve got instant magic in your frame.
Specifications
Main Unit
- Dimensions: 61mm × 59mm × 166mm
- Weight: 276g
- Power: 40W (max)
- Battery: 2500mAh / 7.4V (2×18650)
- Charging: Type-C (5V/2A, 2.5 hours)
- Battery Life: Up to 28 minutes (cumulative spray time at full power)
- Operating Temperature: 5°C–45°C
- Smoke Levels: 36 total (6 density × 6 air volume settings)
Remote Control
- Dimensions: 99mm × 26.5mm × 10.5mm
- Weight: 24g
- Battery: 200mAh / 3.7V polymer
- Charging: Charges when docked in main unit
- Display: 1.06″ TFT colour screen
- Control Method: 2.4G wireless
- Control Distance: Up to 10m
Oil Tank
- Dimensions: Ø30mm × 40mm
- Weight: 54g
- Capacity: 10ml (approx. 10 minutes continuous fog at full power)
- Atomizing Fluid: 60ml (vegetable glycerin + propylene glycol, food grade)
Comes complete with everything you need
Pros
Compact and lightweight – fits in any camera bag
Incredible fog and dry-ice effects – perfect for portraits, still life & products
Cordless and rechargeable – no power leads needed
Easy control via remote – adjust smoke density and volume precisely
Refillable and fast charging
Cons
Steam mode is underwhelming compared to fog effects
Small tank – needs refilling for really long sessions (easily lasted through a 2-hour workshop), seriously not a problem, just something to note.
