I can only import photos in groups of three

This is a new development, perhaps since the last iPhoto update? Anyway, let's say I have 15 photos to import, Pentax K-50, iPhoto freezes after three are imported. The only way out seems to be to turn off camera or unplug it then repeat the process every THREE pictures. I've reformatted the card in the camera and perhaps it worked once but the problem is back.

There is something wrong with your set-up.
iPhoto can import much more photos in one session.
Tell us more about your system:
How much free disk space do you have?
Where is your iPhoto library located?
What is your iPhoto version? Your MacOS X version?
Did iPhoto have any crashes lately?
Try this as a test: Create a new iPhoto library by launching iPhoto with the alt/option key held down and select to create a new iPhoto library. Can you import into a new library without problems?

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