Small dust piece seen in viewfinder

[Brainonska511]

I have a Rebel XT and today I noticed a small eyelash shaped object in my viewfinder. It isn't in any of the pictures and it looks like it is on the piece of glass above the mirror if I look inside the lens mount. Is it worth trying to blow it off with a small blower and risk blowing dust onto the sensor or it better to just leave it alone since it won't show up in pictures?

 

[ZOXXO]

I wouldn't think twice about blowing it out in a clean environment.

Some people will place a damp cloth on the work surface for dust that blows out of the camera to cling to.

YMMV

 

[ProviaFan]

I've used one of those "rocket blower" things to get similarly located dust removed from the viewfinder of my DSLR without issues. Go for it (carefully)!

 

[Mrvile]

The "Rocket Blower" is something every photographer should have in his or her bag, DSLR or not.

 

[jamesbond007]

Giottos Rocket Blower (Large)

Love mine! Never leaves my bag.