You can easily adjust adjustment layer attributes by double clicking on adjustment layer or simply throwing it away or hiding it if you do not want to see it. This has same effect as creating an adjustment on layer except fact that it is more flexible. You can also consider exploring various adjustment layers on a layer but you have to pre-select layer itself if not adjustment layer will apply to whole document.

You can also try layer masking to create harsh and distinctive variations from rest of document. If you are already accustomed with creating and using adjustment layers, they can save your time and effort. Adjustment layers are religiously used to ensure efficiency and splendor of graphics as well as marketing ads.

For $600, you can have a Microtek ScanMaker i900 with 5-inch by 14-inch scanning bed. This flatbed uses a dual-scan technology for scanning film. It connects via FireWire or USB 2.0. It comes with ScanWizard Pro software and uses ICE technology, a very good tool for photographers.

Super Coolscan 5000 ED is a 4,000 dpi film scanner with a new light source and a new ED lens. It offers an 8-bit mode and Scan Image Enhancement technology, and incorporates fourth-generation ICE technology. This one can give you a clean scan for a price of $1,050.

If you need a scanner that will enable you to scan an old film, use Microtek ArtixScan 120tf. This film scanner is similar to Nikon 9000 ED and can scan medium-format film up to 6 cm by 9 cm. Only, it does not have ICE technology. It has SilverFast software that offers smart removal defects (SRD). You can connect it through a Firewire or SCSI-2.

Imacon Flextight 646 is a high performance machine that will give you a high quality scan for a high price of $9,995. It comes with FlexColor software and has no ICE technology. It requires highest level of operator skill. This scanner picks up every flaw in your film.

In choosing a scanner, consider your budget and features scanner offers. Your scanned images will tell tale.