The post is years old, but it still appears to be a problem.
Finally found a solution that should have been obvious to me a LONG time ago (so kicking myself now).
Select all the still images, right-click, choose Speed/Duration.
Easy!
Then there’s this little trick for removing the gaps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I89jYuZYvP8
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