Thanks to both responders.
I need to update status. This is a bit complicated:
Before posting here, I had cancelled the slow, non-LR import process (Canon Image processor took over the importing, calling it generically, Memory Card Reader). Hence, without realizing it, I'd let Canon software do half the job, slower than molasses in the arctic, before stopping it midstream, thinking it was not going to get to my recent photos.
I NOW see that about half the recent photos WERE downloaded, but NOT by the LR import process.
Now, about half the photos are still on the Sony card. When I select File>Import Photos And Video, that option is grayed out, not selectable.
I then tried File>Auto Import, but on THAT dialogue box, the Enable Auto Import box was also grayed out, unable to be selected.
Do I have to be someplace other than the Library Module to access these import settings?
Any ideas?
Karen
P.S. Thanks for reassurance about the subscription model. I fear them incrementally raising the price.