Author Archives: Grace Abela
Digitalisation in Banking and Finance
Banking on a better digital experience As more and more companies jump onto the digital transformation bandwagon, we look at what the digitisation process really means for businesses, particularly, the financial and banking sector. Like other sectors, this industry is in the middle of a digital transformation right now. As consumer amend for convenient and
Part 2 – Canon EOS R review – Hand-on insights by Inigo Taylor
After last week's blog post in which we shared with you Inigo Taylor's hands-on insights on how it is to work with a Canon EOS R in the field, we are today sharing with you part 2 of his review. In today's review, Inigo will tell us his experience using the complete EOS R system,
Canon EOS R review – Hands-on insights by local photographer Inigo Taylor
Canon's EOS R system was launched in September 2018 and since then Canon have produced two models of this family, the EOS R and the EOS RP. This revolutionary new technology attracted a lot of the photographers interest. Having said that, being a totally new technology it has also raised many questions and many are
Vision From Europe – A photographic tribute to Matera Basilica 2019 by students and teachers from 28 countries.
Photo by Ph Marco Longari Visions from Europe promotes an original and contemporary vision of Matera and of Basilicata through the eye of 56 European photographers. A teacher and a student for each of the 28 schools of photography of the 28 European countries invited were hosted in Basilicata for an artistic residency between April
MCAST student to participate in Matera Residency Project
Avantech Ltd and MCAST are pleased to announce that Marika Buhagiar, a 2nd year photography student at MCAST together with photography lecturer Therese Debono, will be attending a fully sponsored 8-day residency project in Matera this Summer. With Matera being the European Capital of Culture for 2019, Canon Europe have this year launched a Matera
Raising environmental awereness – by Avantech and Canon
Yesterday the weather was on our side and, after the failed attempt of the 14th October, we made it to the Ta’ Qali National Park where we very happily planted 50 trees. This event, organised by Avantech and Canon, was part of a campaign to raise environment awareness and to celebrate World Photo Day with
The “hidden” cost of buying online
Buying online certainly has it’s advantages, but when it comes to certain products the disadvantages and risks outweigh the benefits. Cameras, lenses and the likes fall under this umbrella. There are several reasons for you to be extra careful with the parting of your money online. Mainly, the major risk is associated with products known
Why my Instagram photos ROCK
Instagram is a funny little platform. It is designed for one to upload photos solely via mobile, yet the platform favours photos of a certain standard. The best-performing Instagrammers have feeds curated to perfection. Certainly, there is little mobile phone photography going on over there! When it comes to my Instagram feed, I myself use
Avantech Limited awarded Canon’s Platinum Partner status
We are proud to have been awarded Platinum Partner status by Canon in recognition of our expertise in document solutions and software. Platinum Partner status is reserved for partners who demonstrate sustained innovation, advanced product skills and business growth year on year. Managing Director Nick Camilleri says, “Such high level competency recognition from global technology
Taking care of your camera – Part 5
You bought your lens. Now what? Just like spectacle lenses, camera lenses are fragile and subject to scratches, dents, cracks and other kind of damages. When buying your lens make sure you also buy a protective filter for it to serve as a shield. This filter will protect the lens against unpleasant experiences, thereby saving you a
