Canon EOS 350D, once a groundbreaking affordable DSLR, is now outdated

The Canon EOS 350D (Digital Rebel XT) was a pivotal camera that made digital SLRs accessible and popular. However, two decades later, the technology has advanced significantly, with mirrorless cameras now outperforming DSLRs in nearly every aspect. Mirrorless designs eliminate the need for a prism, resulting in smaller, lighter bodies and often silent shutters and better focus tracking. Despite nostalgia for DSLRs, the author argues that continuing to use them means opting for inferior technology with fewer options compared to modern mirrorless systems.