Photo news - 8. july 2008

Canon has announced the US pricing for the EOS Rebel XS digital SLR and 430EX II external flash. The camera will ship with an image stabilized 18 - 55 mm lens in August for $699, while the flash will retail for $329. You can read more about both of these in our original news item from a few weeks ago.

Canon USA has announced the EOS Rebel XS, launched in other markets as the EOS 1000D on June 10th. In the United States, the camera will be available in a choice of black or silver but will not be available as body-only, with all units coming bundled with the EF-S 18-55mm IS lens. Canon has also announced its plans to build its first new Japanese camera factory for over a quarter of a century.