Canon Announces Rebel XTi Successor

Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 10 June 2008: Canon today announces its latest D-SLR, the Digital Rebel XS aka EOS 1000D. Featuring a 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 7-point wide area AF system and up to 3fps continuous JPEG shooting until the memory card is full*1, the EOS 1000D represents a more affordable entry point to the world of EOS cameras – whilst taking full advantage of over 70 years of imaging expertise.

With the lightest body of any digital EOS camera, the EOS 1000D incorporates a range of technologies used in Canon’s professional EOS-1 series cameras, including the DIGIC III image processor, and Live View mode. For straight-from-the-box shooting, the EOS 1000D is available with a Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS lens – which includes 4-stop image stabilization, ensuring superb performance even in low-light conditions.

Please read the entire Canon Rebel XS Press Release.