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 ...

my mum has an Epson Perfecion 1240U scanner which has a special function for scanning slides. She uses 10.5 and scanning slides is supported by the Epson software. She's thinking about upgrading to 10 ...