Importing AVI to iPhoto 7.1.1

I just purchased the Canon PowerShot G9 and I'm having trouble transferring video footage in AVI to iPhoto 08 (7.1.1). Upon turning the camera on, which is connected to my MacBook via the USB port, iPhoto prompts if I would like to "import", upon clicking on import, iPhoto shuts down.
Relaunching iPhoto strangely indicates that there are double the number of items to be imported. (If I have taken 2 photos/videos, it now says that there are 4 photos/videos to be imported). Upon clicking on import, iPhoto shuts down again.
PLEASE HELP!

Yellowfish
One issue is probably become two now.
1. The difficulty with the avi format is that it's a container for a wide variety of codecs, not all of which are installed on your Mac, and some of which are not even available for the Mac. First port of call: Install Perian, which includes many of the more common codecs. You might also check the Canon site for updated drivers.
IN any event, you might like to use Image Capture to move the files to the Desktop, and then try import them.
2. The Doubled import is probably due to the last imports being left unfinished. Right click on the iPhoto Library in your Pictures Folder and choose 'Show Package Contents'. A Finder window will open with the library exposed. Have a look for a folder called 'Importing' or 'Imports', and see if your files are in there. IF so, drag it to the desktop and relaunch iPhoto.
Regards
TD

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