35mm slides to iphoto-seeking advice

I need advice on transfering 35mm slides to iphoto. Can anyone recommend a type of scanner for this use? Once scanned , can I add these images to my iphoto library like any other digital image? I appreciate any advice.
Thanks!
Remulak

I think this discussion thread would be helpful.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4742323?start=0&tstart=0
I was very happy with the Canon CanoScan 8800F scanner that I bought years ago to scan around the same number of slides.  Two current Canon models are 5600F and 9000F.
Good luck.

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