Canon to Ship Pro70 and PowerShot A5 Zoom Cameras in March

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 17 -- Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in optical and digital imaging technology, announced today that it will begin shipping its award-winning digital still camera, the PowerShot Pro70, in March. Canon also announced the introduction of its PowerShot A5 Zoom, an easy-to-use, ultra-compact digital model. The high-performance, 1.68 million pixel Canon PowerShot Pro70, with its high-speed 2.5x zoom lens incorporates a host of advanced features that offer tremendous flexibility for the most demanding photographer. The 1,024 x 768 pixel Canon PowerShot A5 Zoom has a sharp, all-glass 4-10mm (equivalent to 28-70mm in the 35mm film format) f2.6-4.0 power zoom lens

The Pro70 and A5 Zoom will be available in March and have estimated street prices of ,199 and , respectively.