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<blockquote data-quote="Lee" data-source="post: 216752" data-attributes="member: 8142">I was changing lenses this evening and used the blower/brush before fixing the next lens on. In doing so it seems like a piece of the brush or some bits of dirt got onto the mirror. It isn't showing up on the pictures but looking through the viewfinder is terrible. Should I just take it in and have it professionally cleaned? My camera is still under warranty and although I know that user stupidity is not covered, my next question is, do I take it to an authorized Nikon dealer or do I have to send it to Nikon to avoid the warranty being voided? Is it something I can clean myself? If so how?&nbsp; I can't live with it because it's really distracting and I am worried that eventually this dirt is likely to transfer to the sensor. Maybe a bigger blower is needed first? Urgh, I feel so stupid tonight! </blockquote>

[QUOTE="Lee, post: 216752, member: 8142"] [COLOR=#003366][FONT=Verdana]I was changing lenses this evening and used the blower/brush before fixing the next lens on. In doing so it seems like a piece of the brush or some bits of dirt got onto the mirror. It isn't showing up on the pictures but looking through the viewfinder is terrible. Should I just take it in and have it professionally cleaned? My camera is still under warranty and although I know that user stupidity is not covered, my next question is, do I take it to an authorized Nikon dealer or do I have to send it to Nikon to avoid the warranty being voided? Is it something I can clean myself? If so how? I can't live with it because it's really distracting and I am worried that eventually this dirt is likely to transfer to the sensor. Maybe a bigger blower is needed first? Urgh, I feel so stupid tonight! [/FONT][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]

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