Dirt on mirror (D7000)

[2Tiggies]

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?

I feel like a total Dumbo tonight

 

[PoohLover78]

I had that happen to me on my Canon. I had it taken in to a shop because I thought I had ruined the mirror. They told me that to "fix" it, it would cost me around $100 since it's a scratch?!? Not sure how it could be a scratch since I never touched the mirror? Since it's a little speck of dark only and doesn't show on the pics, I just live with it.

 

[2Tiggies]

Mine is quite bad and I don't think I can live with it. It is going to bother me enough that I will pay $100 if that is what I have to do to get it fixed. I just don't want to clean it because I don't know how to or even if I can/should

 

[WDWFigment]

Buy this stuff, use it to clean the mirror. Works like a charm. http://www.copperhillimages.com/?pr=tutorials

 

[2Tiggies]

Buy this stuff, use it to clean the mirror. Works like a charm. http://www.copperhillimages.com/?pr=tutorials

Thank you