Today Canon announced a new kick ass mid-level DSLR called Canon EOS 550D. It’s the successor of the 500D and is a bit better in all aspects. It looks really promising if you browse the specifications:

* Canon sets new boundaries in the consumer DSLR sector with the launch of the EOS 550D
* 18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
* DIGIC 4 processor with ISO 100-6400 (Expansion to 12800)
* Continuous shooting at 3.7fps
* Full HD Movie recording with manual control and selectable frame rates
* 7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 Clear View LCD with 1,040k dots
* iFCL metering System with 63-zone Dual-layer Metering Sensor