LR 1.2: can't import from device with 40D

Hi,
Import photos from device menu is disabled in LR 1.2 when my 40D is connected via USB, even though Canon software works ok to retrieve pictures. I've tried many things, shutting down LR and /r the camera, but nothing makes it work, menu remains grayed out. Any idea?
Thanks,
-fred

I think there's more going on here. I use a canon 20d and a card reader. Absolutely no problems there until I installed 1.2. Now the 'import photos from device' tab is canstantly greyed out. When I turn on 'show import dialogue...' tab - like Fred did - then LR recognises the inserted CF card (in the cardreader).
I think it's a new bug.
Rob

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