IPhoto + Rebel XTi in RAW

Recently I changed my camera to shoot in RAW format because of all the benefits it provides. Now the problem is, I have maybe 110 RAW's in my camera i'd like to load into iPhoto. Whenever I plug my camera into the computer, iPhoto opens and says they're trasnfering but after a few mins it's evident they are not (using the usb cable, I don't have a card reader).
Can iPhoto not read the RAW's i'm trying to transfer? I read somewhere about them having to be in .cr2 format or something.
Help please, thanks!

Andrew:
The Canon Digital Rebel XTi is supported by Leopard so that shouldn't be the issue. Try opening Image Capture, located in your Applications folder, and use it to upload the files to a folder on the Desktop first. Then import them into iPhoto from there.
Although you don't have a card reader I recommend you do get one as it's a much safer method of uploading from the camera as it saves wear and tear on the camera's port and battery and avoids possible aborted uploads due to a low battery.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) 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 or later), 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 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. 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.
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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