When I click on the "import all" button when downloading my photos I get a message that states that the format is unrecognizable. What caused this and how do I change it so I can import my photos?

I am trying to download photos from my digital camera. I have done this many times before with this same camera; however this time when I click the "import all" button I get a message that states that the format is unrecognizable. It doesn't specify what the format is.
What is causing this and how do I correct it? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
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Make a temporary, backup copy of the library and try the following:
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