Sony DSC-T30 unable to import pictures

Previously no problems; last successful import 19th September.
OS X 10.5.5, iPhoto 7.1.4.
Able to see the mini pictures and import, but when complete, I am told the file format is invalid, and the pictures are then deleted from iPhoto.
Importing as .jpg (as previously worked). USB modes "Mass Storage" and "PTP" both tried with same problem.
Can drag files from camera to desktop, and can view them.
Trying to import from desktop to iPhoto get the same message:
"The following files could not be imported (they may be an unrecognised file type or the files may not contain vaild data)."
Given that this was working about 3 weeks ago, and the camera has not been changed; anyone any ideas??

Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one.
Regards
TD

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