Double import with Canon cam

Hello
I found out that if I import my pictures from the Canon cam into iPhoto, they ALL get imported twice: into iPhoto library AND into 'my pictures'. Seems to be that the installed Canon software somehow causes this to happen automatically. From a Minolta it does not happen.
Possibly somebody made the same experience? I would like to let the Canon software on my Mac because some times it is helpful, but do not like all pics imported twice.
Thanks!
Donat
G4 1.25 Dual, 2 GB   Mac OS X (10.4.5)   Canon A620

In case somebody comes across this thread: I could solve the problem.
In the Canon download software "Camera Windows" I checked under > Download Options > "Images whose transfer settings were specified with the camera".
Donat
G4 1.25 Dual, 2 GB   Mac OS X (10.4.5)   Canon PowerShot A620

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