Scanning photo slides is similar to scanning film negatives. There are a host of specialized scanners, adaptors, and software packages designed for optimal results. But if all you have is a flatbed ...
I actually recently had this scanner discussion with my Uncle and was able to successfully convince him that the $$ hardware and time scanning slides wasn't worth doing it himself and to find a ...
I really don't want to shell out for a scanner then just have it laying around after I'm done scanning my old photographs. Also for the purest I would really need a good flatbed ($200 or so?) and a ...