Cleaning the mirror and viewfinder

[mdmedicgod]

I have seen the many many post on cleaning the sensor. I feel pretty confident on doing that, but I have seen nothing that addresses the mirror, or the viewfinder(the field where the auto focus points are) Theses seem to be the spots were I get most of my dust bunnies. Is it safe to use all the other methods mentioned for the sensor. Can I use those on the mirror and view finder as well?

[Chris1le]

Most do not recomend it. I have never cleaned the mirror or viewfinder with anything other than a blower. Sometimes it get blown out sometimes it just moves. The good news is it does not affect the image. I used to worry about it but I've gotton over it. :D

[timmyquest]

On old non AF cameras the mirror is far more durable as it is simply that. A mirror.

On todays cameras there is a very thing layer where your AF sensors sit (under). Rubbing it can damage this sensor. Just use a blower. In the end dust in these two places do not effect your image so dont get too worried about it.

[KennyG]

Blower only. Never touch either the mirror or focus screen. The dust tends to come off these a lot easier than it does the sensor. Just make sure you point the camera downwards.