iPhoto won't import from my SD card.

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iPhoto won't import from my SD card.

Hi there,

This is the first time I've tried to import photos into the new iphoto. Previously, I just entered the SanDisk SD card into the slot (MacAir) and it would show in the sidebar. Following the new instructions, I insert the card, select 'Import' and chose the disk in Finder. But now I'm not allowed to import; all the folders are greyed-out:

This SD card has only ever been used on this mac, I've never changed it or used it in another computer.

If anyone can help me with this I'd be very grateful as the disk is now full and I would like to take some more pics 🙂.

All the best,

Matt

MacBook Air, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.1)

Posted on Jul 2, 2015 10:53 AM

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léonie

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Jul 2, 2015 11:07 AM in response to Mattavelli

Don't use the "File > Import" command, use the Import panel.

Insert the card and then the card should appear in the sidebar of Photos. Select the card in the sidebar and you should see an import panel, where you can select the photos to import.

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Mattavelli Author

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Jul 2, 2015 11:51 AM in response to léonie

Thanks for your reply. I'm an idiot! As there was no sidebar, i assumed it had been removed in this version. Doh.

I've now added the sidebar and it all works perfectly.

Thank you, again 🙂

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Answer 3

léonie

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Jul 2, 2015 1:03 PM in response to Mattavelli

Photos has many hidden features. There are also much more adjustment and edit features than are showing at first glance. If yu are wondering what happened to Highlights and Shadows and the vignette, add the hidden adjustments:

Click the "Adjust" button and then the faint blue "Add" text to add more adjustments to the panel. Click the disclosure arrows to the right of the titles of the adjustments to show all options.