Cannot import photos from anywhere!

I tried importing photos from my camera and iPhoto "quits unexpectedly", Numerous times. I've repaired disc permissions, trashed preferences, restarted, and nothing helps. Does anyone have any ideas what to do?

Pamela:
Have you tried using Image Capture to upload the photos to the Desktop first and then import from there into iPhoto. If it works then there's a glitch in the communication between the camera and iPhoto which will have to be addressed. Give it a try and report back.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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