IPhoto Doesn't Import All of My Raw Images

I am using a Canon 10D (which is a supported device) to take pictures in RAW format (".crw" extension). I also have a relatively new MacBook with iPhoto 6 and have downloaded all the recent iPhoto updates. The problem is that when attempt to I import my RAW images, iPhoto only imports the first 3 or 4 images and then stops importing the rest. The screen looks as if it is continuing to import the images, but nothing is actually happening. Once I stop the import process, only the first few images that were imported show up in my library and the rest remain on my camera as if nothing ever happened.
Those first 3 or 4 images that I am able to import look great and I have no problems viewing and editing them in iPhoto. Does anyone have any advice on what I should try?
MacBook Mac OS X (10.4.7)

jasonarocha
Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
Are there movies shot with the camera on there as well? This can often cause this issue.
Two possible workarounds:
1. Use Image Capture (in the Applications Folder) to copy the files to the desktop, and then import them from there.
2. Use a USB card reader to mount the card on the desktop, then import them from there.
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TD

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