IPhoto Bug color on raw

Hello,
Since a few days i have a trouble with iPhoto,
When i open a raw (NEF nikon format) everything is perfect, but when i try to zoom or change picture settings, everything goes pink - purple (see example).
The original NEF file is safe.
It seems that the jpeg created by iphoto for working on it is wrong.
I don't know what to do....
Thanks!
I use iPhoto 11 on MBP os X 10.8.4

What camera is the NEF from?
This thread might help:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5269207?tstart=0

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