Import photos into iPhoto without importing RAW files....

Hello,
I'm new to Automator, but I've had enough experience with Quickeys to understand how to build a sequence/workflow.
What I'm trying to do is find some way to download all photos from my camera EXCEPT RAW files. I shoot jpeg&raw, and it takes so long to get all the RAW files downloaded that my wife starts complaining. I think it would be a great preference on iPhoto, but until then...
I don't see any action for iPhoto or Image Capture to allow selective imports. I know with the Image Capture app you can delete selected files without importing them. Does anyone have an idea of how this can be done? I don't mind getting dirty with Applescript if that's the only way.
Thank you so much in advance,
kent

Allen,
Your camera is not supported with RAW images according to this list on the Apple site: http://www.apple.com/macosx/upgrade/cameras.html
However, that list is apparently not up to date as of Nov 2 because of the OS X 10.4.3 update. I saw a post somewhere that the Canon Digital Rebel XT was added by 10.4.3. However, it appears from your profile that you already have 10.4.3 so maybe that camera wasn't added yet.
The only thing you can do is import them using your camera's software and then convert to JPEG to import into iPhoto. iPhoto won't be able to handle the RAW images until Apple adds support for your camera to iPhoto.

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