Digital Camera Import

I have alot of problems importing things from my digital camera. It is a Kodak Easy-Share C633. I usually use Iphoto to import whats on it. It doesn't let me choose what I want to import though. I have to import it all if i want to get anything on my computer. That isn't the biggest problem though. Sometimes and lately it doesn't like to import anything. I'd like to know if there is a recommended software for macs to import things from a digital camera. Or if I have to get a different camera.

I usually use Iphoto to import whats on it. It doesn't let me choose what I want to import though.
What version of iPhoto do you have. Later versions certainly do allow this.
I'd like to know if there is a recommended software for macs to import things from a digital camera.
iPhoto or Image Capture (in your Applications Folder).
Sometimes and lately it doesn't like to import anything. I'd like to know if there is a recommended software for macs to import things from a digital camera. Or if I have to get a different camera.
Pop the Card from the Camera into a USB Card Reader. Other reasons to use a Card Reader:
Because it’s safer: Less risk of your images being lost if your camera shuts down during transfer.
Because it saves the battery on your camera
Because it saves wear and tear on your camera ports
Because it’s almost always faster.
Regards
TD

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