How do you stop automatic import into iPhoto?

I am a photoshop user, a pro, but new to the mac. iPhoto is installed and everytime I insert a compact flash card into the system, iPhoto starts up and attempts to import the photos.
How do I stop this? I don't want iPhoto. I want Photoshop or nothing at all to happen? Thanks!
-Glen

Glen
Image Capture, in your Applications Folder, controls this. Launch Image Capture and go
Image Capture Menu -> Preferences
There you can select your options for what happens when you connect your camera or card.
Regards
TD

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