Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i / Kiss X4 Digital) Preview by DPReview.

DPReview has just posted a hands-on preview of the Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i / Kiss X4 Digital.  Find the preview here.

What's new with the Canon 550D are:

• 18.7 megapixel CMOS sensor - almost like the Canon 7D
• Gapless micro lenses
• Full HD movie mode - somewhere in between the Canon 500D and Canon 7D
• Custom ISO - now allows you to have ISO set on auto
• New battery - this sucks since you'll need to buy new backup batteries, chargers and battery grips
• Copyright information - can now be embedded into your images (EXIF).  Quite helpful to deter people from stealing your work.

Canon said that the Canon 550D is not meant to replace the Canon 500D.  This camera is supposed to sit between the Canon 500D and the Canon 7D.

The Canon 550D is not out in stores yet.  If you're looking for a good consumer DSLR now, you may check out the Canon 500D from Amazon and B&H Photo.