Canon 7D Dust in Viewfinder

I haven't seen anyone else complain about dust on the 7D.

I have 4 dust particles that I see in the viewfinder, but it's not on the lens/sensor and not affecting the image. I assume, that I can send it in and get that fixed for free, as it's less than a year old.

Are there any other ways to get the dust out? It doesnt' appear to be on the viewfinder, but rather inside (cotton swab isn't removing it).

Have you tried blowing on the focus screen? I had a speck before and a quick puff solved the issue.

For a second, in my sleep lacking state I had an image of tiny 7Ds sticking to someone's focus screen.

gotak wrote in post #10244167
Have you tried blowing on the focus screen? I had a speck before and a quick puff solved the issue.

For a second, in my sleep lacking state I had an image of tiny 7Ds sticking to someone's focus screen.

Yeah, I tried blowing and swabbing the focus screen and the dust particles don't move.

Very common with the 7D... Mine has quite a few as well.

I had one. Ignored it, and now it's gone. (so glad.)

Ditto, piece of hair. I ignore it.

what..how the crap did it get in there? i have three specs - most of the time I ignore it, but sometimes it really bothers me!

If your brave, you can try and remove the focusing screen and while it's out of the mirror box you can use the blower on both sides.

Here is the process
http://www.katzeyeopti​cs.com/files/install_1​2.pdf

If the dust is still visible then it's a trip to Canon.

oh my god, I'd rather remove my own kidney.

Well I am sure a local repair store can clean that for you. Find one that's trusted.

learn to live with the dust in the viewfinder... its gunna get back there anyways.

My 5d has atleast 4 pieces of dust in there and im just used to it now... very annoying at first but then you get used to it.

Got used to ignoring a couple specks on my 7D. If it doesn't affect IQ, then no reason to fret too much. A DIY job might make things worse.