IPhoto '08 won't recognize Canon PowerShot

first use of iPhoto '08 on MacBook Pro. Previous import of photos from old computer went well. iPhoto does not recognize PowerShot SD500 digital camera as a camera. Recognizes it as an iPod. The computer does recognize the camera as a camera, though. Cannot import photos from camera. Cannot find camera via iPhoto to select it and import photos. Link to compatible cameras http://www.apple.com/macosx/upgrade/devices.html is broken. Thoughts? Anyone?

I've not tried upoading from the camera to my MBP but you might try using Image Capture. It will show you the photos on the camera and you can then upload to the desktop and into iPhoto.
As for the broken link, it's probably being updated now that Leopard is being released in 8 days.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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