Canon Rumors received an email, claiming that the Canon EOS 500D / Rebel Xri -replacement to EOS 450D/ Xsi- will be announced June 23, 2009. The writer of the e-mail also claims that an EF-S 30mm f/2 lens will be released alongside it. Here you can read the original post on Canon Rumors.

Canon 450D /Xsi and 1000D/ Xs are already selling very well and I am not sure that Canon will likely want to introduce a new body until a better and more competitive body from other manufacturers come in to market. On the other hand, video recording seems likely to become a game changer soon, so Canon would like to give an answer to Nikon D90 on the entry level and attract more Point and Shooters who are looking for an upgrade. Lets wait and see!

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