Transfering Photos from iPod

Does anyone know if it's possible to transfer photos from an iPod into iPhoto '08?
I just got my new 17" MBP and was a little distraught at losing all of my photos. Excitement hit once I realized I still had them on my iPod but in playing around with iPhoto (and also iTunes) I've been unable to transfer them over. I can sync my photos in iTunes but that will erase what's on my iPod in favor of the 0 pictures on my computer.
Any thoughts?

James:
Are you sure you have the full sized versions on the iPod? If it's a reduced version it will not be any better than a thumbnail that iPhoto creates, very small and of little use except for screen display.
Go to VersionTracker.com and do a search for "iPod photos" just "iPod" to look for 3rd party application that might be able to download the photos. Also ask in the iTunes forum.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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