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Don't apologize Susie, it wasn't a stupid question and Sean "tongue-in-cheek" replies work best with members you know well and understand you're just kidding...

Now Vince, am i correct you want to scan a 35mm slide on an ordinary flatbed scanner? (as opposed to buying the "Transparent Media Adapter" for several hundred dollars...)

You may want to make a "backlighter" to get the detail better. There are a number of cheap ways including a "fluorescent flashlight" and a clear plastic "Tupperware" lid to work as a diffuser.

check out the link for more ideas and limitations...

:)
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