Maximum no of images in iphoto slideshows?

Every time I try to export a slideshow containing more than around 30 images or so, I get an error and the task is not completed. Why is this? Is there really a maximum number of images you can have in a slideshow?

The number of slides in show will ultimately be limited by things like the amount of Ram you have - but you should get more than 30...
As a Test:
Hold down the option (or alt) key and launch iPhoto. From the resulting menu select 'Create Library'
Import a few pics into this new, blank library. Is the Problem repeated there?

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