It was announced a couple of weeks ago.... http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=12929 Harold
Looks like it is incorporating some of the features of the 5D (9 AF points, faster shutter speeds, larger LCD display,etc.) but actually shoots faster (up tp 5 fps!) It is not a full sized sensor and is "only" 8.2 mp. The good news is that it will accept the EF-S lenses Harold
Yes, the XT is considerably cheaper than the 30D; for the difference in features, it does not motivate me to change. Now if it was 12.8 megapixels, and all of the other changes, then maybe Harold