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I have a Canon EOS Digital Rebel and when I look through the eyepiece I see dust and stuff. I do not think it is on my sensor. And it does not show up on any photos. How do I clean that out of there? Or do I have to take it in to a camera shop to get it cleaned?

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I also have a Digital Rebel with this problem, I know how to and do clean the sensor, the the dust I see through the eyepiece - as you noted, doesn't effect my images. I have tried to clean this, but have been ineffective. Most camera stores will clean the sensor for $30, so I am sure they will also clean the viewfinder for the same amount. I have just chosen to ignore this small problem.

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I hear you about ignoring it but......it is soooo annoying to have to look thru. Ugh!

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The dust is probably on the mirror or the transparent glass above the mirror. If you hold the camera (without the lens) under a strong light you should be able to see the problem area.

Try gently blowing it off or using a sensor brush from visible dust.

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The dust is probably on the white plastic element that has the sensor squares on it. Example if you remove your lens from the body and stick your finger in the lens hole and hook your finger up that is the plastic piece that the dust is on. Thats an example of the location of the plastic piece so do not stick your finger in there and touch it. Im just trying to describe where the piece is located. . I usually use a small brush to gently rub accross it to remove the dust. Hold your camera upside down while doing this so the dust doesnt fall down into the camera onto your sensor.

-Adam

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I have also run into the viewfinder dut problem and found it to be the mirror after cleaning my sensor with pec pad and ecipse fluid i have been using it on the mirror it has eliminated ninty percent of the problem
Travis

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Comments above fit my experience. Remember, when you are looking in eyepiece, you are looking through a mirror at the lens - the sensor is behind that mirror until you actually take the photo - so definitely not the sensor. Usually the mirror for me.

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There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer. - Ansel Adams

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I use the Canon 20D and since I purchased it, I learned how to clean the camera myself. With digital cameras, the dust is much more prone to be attracted to the sensor, mirror, etc. so you should really learn to clean your camera the proper way and not rely on a camera shot unless you have lot's of money that you wish to part with. I purchased a cleaning kit from this photographer and am very happy with the results.
http://www.pbase.com/copperhill/ccd_cleaning

I have also purchased cleaning equipment from this website and they have very reasonably priced tools and they are a reputable site to purchase from too.
https://www.micro-tools.com/store/S...egoryCode=6#CT6

Here too is an excellent article to read before attempting to clean your camera for the first time.

Lastly if you're like me and I wear bifocals, it's well worth purchasing a magnifier visor with light for about $30 US because it will help you see the tiny dust particles you are trying to remove.

Good luck!

Ponder

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