IPhoto cannot import RAW files

I am using the latest version of iPhoto (9.1.5), and have installed all RAW updates. I shoot a Nikon D300s and Panasonic Lumix LX-3. RAW images from both are supposedly supported by iPhoto, but neither will import. I have looked in iPhoto's Preferences, but cannot find anything. I assumed import and recognition would be automatic.
Any ideas?

Can you open them in Preview?
Regards
TD

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