Built-in iSight doing nothing -showing blackness

When I got to use the iSight it works fine for just a second, then goes nearly completely black - almost like the aperture settings go screwy and it's over-compensating for light - but even in low light conditions it's still doing it.
You CAN faintly see lights around the room, but otherwise it's totally black.
Is this a software - firmware - or hardware issue? Any suggestions?
Thank you...
-Scott

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