Big smear showing on Camera but not on pictures

[robbins.photo]

So if the mirrow is dirty it will not show in the viewfinder, is that similar to your lens being scratched and it does not show in the photo`s?

John.

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Lol.. you got me, but I already got yelled at once so I'm staying out of this - other than to say to the OP - take this to a camera shop.

 

[Ronita]

Yes thats it in the circle. i have looked but cant see anything its dark now and my light is dim i think maybe its best i get it looked at