Canon 50D

Canon has not varied in its release schedule for the Rebel series and 10D-40D series DSLRs. Like clockwork, Canon has released a new one every 18 months . . . until this Summer when Canon announced the Rebel XS, which added another “level” of camera to its DSLR lineup.
Previously, the old Rebel model had become the step-down model in Canon’s entry-level lineup after a new camera was introduced. Canon now clearly has a two-tier entry-level lineup with the Rebel XS and Rebel XSi.
Even though I’ve seen a few rumors for a while now, I have not posted any to Photography Bay because I generally considered it wishful thinking. I fully expected the Canon 50D to arrive at PMA 2009, which would be 18 months after the Fall 2007 release of the Canon 40D, which has been taking some serious drops in price lately.
I am beginning to think there may be something to the rumors now. Here’s one of the most recent rumors on the 50D specs:
12.2 Megapixel APS-C sensor
Single Digic III Processor
ISO 100-3200 (High 6400)
6-8 fps depending on grip
3″ High Resolution OLED LCD
Will accept EF and EF-S Lenses
11 point AF
35 Zone metering
Viewfinder: 100 percent coverage .95 magnification
Pop up flash
New Lithium Ion Battery
Weather sealing slightly better than 40D