Author Archives: Grace Abela
Why you should buy your Canon camera from Avantech
I’m going to be brutally honest here. I am an avid internet buyer. There’s no denying that. I find myself way too busy to be running here, there and everywhere to buy the things I need to buy. Hence, working at Avantech and understanding the need and impulse to buy online has given me more
My Favourite Capital City – Rome
Even if I've visited four times already, Rome remains one of the capital cities and destinations I never get fed up of. The city with its iconic architecture, mixed culture from around the world is one of the most travelled capitals in the world. Being an avid lover of their history, food (especially desserts) and
Taking care of your camera – Part 4
Bad weather can destroy your camera – Don’t risk it. Cameras. The connectors, circuit boards, buttons and all the other parts make the camera an awfully delicate instrument. A modern technological wonder! But, what is the use of having such a delicate instrument if you cannot use it in whatever situation you want? Say on
Entertaining? This gadget will WOW your guests!
Entertaining.... It’s not about fancy china, dim lighting, or serving impressive food. It’s about the experience. You could have the fanciest serveware, the most delectable food and a dining room which looks like it belongs in the next issue of ‘Home and Garden’. If your guests are not comfortable and conversation isn’t flowing, the overall
Taking care of your camera – Part 3
Turn your camera off before doing anything to it is a wise move! Before doing anything to your camera, always keep in mind that you should turn it off first. No matter what it is—swapping lenses, changing memory cards or disconnecting or attaching cables; switching your camera off should be an instinct. Keeping your camera
Beauty in Print – workshop by Canon Ambassador Clive Booth
We have once again had the honour of welcoming Canon Ambassador Clive Booth amongst us for a half day event which was held at the Corinthia Palace in Balzan. This event was titled "Beauty in Print". The event was a workshop during which, with a setup resembling his own studio, Clive took us through a
Press release – Canon includes Scan2x in their product portfolio
Canon Europe signs up with Avantech for distribution of Scan2x Avantech is pleased to announce the signing of a distribution agreement with Canon Europe for the sales of Avantech’s Scan2x intelligent document capture solution across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Scan2x is an all-in-one intelligent document capture terminal, designed to streamline and automate the
Spirit of Place by Therese Debono
‘Spirit of Place’. This is the name of the photography talk by Therese Debono held at the Avantech premises last week. Our eager guests flocked to the Avantech showroom at 7:30pm and made themselves at home. Why spirit of place A place is a physical space, a location. A place is an inhabited space, and
Summer holiday adventure in Val D’Isere
After many years of skiing, my wife and I wanted to experience what the mountains were like in the summer without snow, so we booked a holiday for Val D’Isere (I mean my wife booked it ….the flights, activities, well pretty much everything bless her). My responsibility is to make sure I pack all the
Taking care of your camera – Part 2
Never leave your camera’s batteries in your camera. Here’s why. Up until a few years ago, camera batteries used to leak acid when left unattended for longer timespans. Nowadays with new battery technology this is no longer a risk. Most camera batteries are either alkaline or lithium-ion. Leaving a battery inside your camera in a