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black dots on mirror? oil?

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p.1 #1 · black dots on mirror? oil?

My d800 has a couple of these. Obviously doesn't harm the photos, but is rather annoying. I've never had this issue before... if this is oil, do normal cleaning procedures apply? Perhaps I'll try to post a picture, still not sure that the black dots are oil... (just had heard about this issue with latest Nikon bodies)

Feb 22, 2013 at 11:16 PM

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p.1 #2 · black dots on mirror? oil?

is this when you look through the viewfinder you see black dots or if you take the lens off and look at the mirror itself?

if it's the viewfinder then use a rocket blower on the screen just above the mirror or set the camera on CL mode and fire off a burst and sometimes the slapping of the mirror will knock off the dust from the viewfinder screen.

Feb 23, 2013 at 02:26 PM

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p.1 #3 · black dots on mirror? oil?

If it's oil or dust it would not be unusual. One ore two cleanings and it will be fine. Until the next cleaning is needed.

Especially if you were shooting in Utah recently...

Feb 23, 2013 at 03:00 PM

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