How can I import multiple cards into Lightroom simultaneously?

Question

Photographers with more than one camera body, or who use several cards in a session, would benefit greatly from being able to import from more than one card into Lightroom without having to start separate import sessions individually. However the Lightroom Import dialog doesn't appear to allow for importing from more than one Source at the same time. Is it possible to import more than one card at a time (assuming you have more than one card reader)?

Answer 1

Yes, this can be done. Click import, then select folder under "files" (not "devices). You may have to click on the triangles to open top level directories, and then click on the folder you want to import. To select more than one, use command-click on Mac, control-click on Windows.