ISight indicator light on even when no programs are running.

The green indicator light next to the built-in iSight camera is on, even though the only program currently running is Safari. Furthermore this seems to be causing the camera to show nothing but that same shade of green when I open Photobooth. The color settings are set for millions, so I know that's not the problem. Any and all suggestions are welcome.

Hi. First, I suggest you install the most updated software from Apple. Try resetting the SMC as well. Here's the steps:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303319
If none of this works, it is possible that you have a hardware issue. Try going to an Apple Store.

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