Sony cybershot 8.1 defect question?

Hello. I just recently bought a brand new Sony cybershot 8.1 DSC-W100 digital camera off the internet. I have 2 weeks to decide if I wanna get a 2-year warranty for $34.99. I just got it in the mail today, and noticed that when zooming in / out, it makes this little scratch, static noise. Is this normal for a new camera like this? if not, I think i'm going to have to get that warranty

(the camera is new, but the box is opened. Cause the company that sold it, said they had to test it, to see if it works. Fine with me. It came with all the accessories, booklets, pappers, cables, battery-charger, etc, just that it has one problem.. or so i think)

(I checked several functions and they all turn out good so far... Is there any other important stuff, to check for? make sure its fully working with no problems?)

It is normal for the lens to make a slight noise while zooming in and out. Nothing out of the ordinary. $35 will add 2 years onto the one year that you already get, so you would get 3 years parts and labor warranty for your $35, that is definetly a good deal, as long as the people selling it to you can make good on it. The only problem with buying stuff like CAMERAS on the internet is if you have a problem, you cant just walk to the corner camera store where you purchased it. Good Luck.
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sounds like their is dirt in the zoom.
you can go to adorama and buy a 3 year camera warranty for 29.95.
look your camera up on the site and over on the right will be the mack warranty.
I have one for my camera.

Personally I would buy the extended warranty either way, it's a way of keeping your products value intact.
I suggest you shop around for your extended warranty.
Third parties offer cheaper service contracts and give better service.

Zoom adjustment noise is normal however if the camera has video capability, you may want to pay close attention to segments recently shot to see if these sounds are being picked by by thecamera's mic!