Importing only select images

I'm new to iPhoto and can't figure out how to import only select photos from my digital camera when I connect. It automatically brings up an option to import all on my camera, but I only want to select a few. How do I do this?

Scott,
Thanks for the good information here. I had never noticed that the media readers were on the list of compatible cameras. That list does seem to be just the tip of the iceberg. Although Apple hasn't tested the SanDisk readers, others have reported that they work without a hitch. I'd be surprised if one didn't work.
FYI, it's not really a troubleshooting issue that a Canon doesn't mount in the Finder as an external drive. They just aren't designed to do that. They function as intended in iPhoto and Image Capture. However, when you want to import only selected photos into iPhoto 6, it is necessary to have the memory card mounted on the Desktop. Since some camera's aren't designed to do that, the workaround is to use a card reader. Image Capture works as well, but I don't prefer the added steps.
I viewed the iPhoto '08 tutorials, and it looked like iPhoto now allows you to select the photos directly from its import dialog. If I understand it correctly, that would be a great feature, long overdue. I won't find out for myself, though, because I have no desire to upgrade my G4 mini.
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