Lens off-center on new iSight

I just received my new iSight and just started testing it. I notice that my lens internally seems to be slightly off-center as I am not centered in the window if I sit dead center in front of the camera. Is this a common issue? It doesn't seem to be a huge problem as I can rotate the camera and center myself, but it just seems a bit odd.
Thanks for the help,
Todd

I guess I just wasn't sure how common it was if at all. I searched here and so no other mention and seeing as your reply is the only one thus far, it leads me to believe it is an anomaly. I may return it for another, I haven't decided yet.
Thanks a lot for the response,
Todd

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