Convert old photo slides to .jpegs using an iMac?

I am not sure if posting this request in iPhoto is thebest place, but here goes:
I havecome across "slide converter" hardware for use with PC's. I am wondering if anyone knows of a MAC-compatible product that scans and creates digital files from old picture-slides ???
Thanks !

drobi:
I suggest you get a scanner like Beverly mentioned to scan your slides. The stand alone units like you mentioned are limited and when you're finished you have a nice paperweight.
I have a Canon 8600F scanner that will scan 4 35mm slides at a time and save them into separate files. It also scans film strips and other transparency sizes. It will also scan multiple photos and automatically save each photo to its own file. Are real time saver.
If you scan any B/W slides or photos be sure to scan as color since iPhoto doesn't support Grayscale files.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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