Log and transfer doesn't recognize my SD-cards any more!

On my FCP7 log and transfer won't recognize SD-cards any more.
Log and transfer just flashes the "adding" -part and then nothing, or in some times it crashes the whole Final Cut.
I have been using the same cards, my old Canon 60D and Canon E-1 movie plugin for years. Only new thing is that I now have a Canon 6D with old 60D.
The weirdest thing is that, I have some old SD card images (made with disk Utility for back up) and when opened there are no problems.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.

Have you tried resetting your fcp preferences? Digital Rebellion's Preference Manager is the best tool for doing this in my opinion.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2491
Have you loaded or installed any software recently or done any software updates?

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