IPhoto 08 hates AVI files

IPhoto 08 Crashes out if you inadvertantly try to drop .AVI files into the library. This can easily happen as many digital cameras also make mini .AVI movies and they can get caught up with the .jpg files (especially if you are moving from Windows).
Maybe the Dev Team can check on the error handling here.
Cheers
Steve

Steve
1. This is a User-to-User support forum. Apple don't promise to monitor these boards. Use the 'Provide iPhoto Feedback' if you want them to know about something.
2. The problem with the .avi format is that it's a container for a wide range of Codecs. Have you checked on your camera maker's site for a Codec that will run on OS X? Or, you could try install Perian
Regards
TD

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