How do I transfer 35mm and other type slides to CD and DVD?

Generally, the best way to do this is to scan the 35mm negatives and slides into a digital format, like jpeg or tiff.





This scanning can be accomplished via a dedicated film scanner, like the Nikon Coolscan line, or via flatbed scanners which have film/slide adapters, such as Epson Perfection scanners.





If you have a digital SLR, there are also slide duplicators which accept a slide, and you simply digitally photograph the slide as the SLR/duplicator is held against a good light source to illuminate the slide.





Once in a digital file format, you could then burn them to CD or DVD just like any other digital file.





Another, more expensive alternative would be to find a service bureau to do the work. It is more expensive, but would require less of an investment of your time.