Canon has announced the new EOS Rebel XSi, which is a 12.2 megapixel consumer level DSLR that packs a ton of “pro” upgrades.

Key Features

*12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor
*Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System
*3.5 frames per second
*3.0” LCD with Live View shooting
*9-point wide-area AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point
*Picture Style image processing parameters
*DIGIC III image processor
*Digital Photo Professional RAW processing software
*Compact and Lightweight body
*Fully compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlights

“This new EOS Rebel XSi camera is the answer for those who have been waiting to make the leap from digital point-and-shoot to digital SLR or from an older SLR to the latest generation of advanced technology, while still including the creative controls their old camera afforded them,” states Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A.

Sample image from EOS 450D / Rebel XSI