IPhoto 9.4.3 - Can't export slideshow using Quicktime Options

Hello - I just upgraded to 9.4.3.  I'm a professional photographer and I've always liked using iPhoto to create slideshows for clients.  One of the best features was the ability to customize the export of the slideshows using the Quicktime options.  Things like resolution (1080x720), frames per second, key frame rate, etc, etc.  After "upgrading" I noticed that the only option on a slideshow export is their pre-packaged sizes and no customization possible.  Am I missing something here?  If not, Apple should consider adding this feature back as the settings can make a huge difference in a pro's world. 
Thanks

That is peculiar. I am also using 9.4.3. and the "Custom" export button is there.
If a button is missing for you, that should be there, try if the button is still missing, when you open iPhoto from a different user account, see: Isolating an issue by using another user account
If the export panel looks o.k. in a different user account, your "Preferences" file may be corrupted. Then remove iPhoto's user preferences.
See Old Toad's instructions here:  Re: iphoto window is acting strange after latest update
Regards
Léonie

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