Ken Burns Effect question

I am using iPhoto 5.0.4. When I select a number of photos (or even one photo) and select slideshow, I get the Ken Burns effect whether the KBE box is checked or not. How do I defeat the KBE? Sometimes it's great-- but I'd like the option for a plain old slideshow as well!
Is there some preference that I need to enable?
Thanks.

Hi Randolf,
Make sure it is unchecked on the toolbar and under the settings button

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