It's a dummy-question since I'm an ignorant when it comes to computers. I've rec ently scanned some of my 4x5 slides with a cheap and simple HP ScanJet 5200C Sca nner. Some of the slides turned out acceptable in my opinion but most were miser able. The stronger exposed the slides were the better the scanned images looked. Can anyone tell me if I am a complete idiot to even try to scan pictures with t hat kind of scanner. Are there special scanners for slides (large format) and wh at does an acceptable one cost. Thanks for every information on how to scan slid es, especially how to prevent dust spots.