Originally Posted by
adam151082
Bridge camera's are a waste of time IMO, takes to long to change settings.
why does it take any longer than a dslr?
bridge cameras have benefits in terms of being lighter and more compact for a long lenses and are more suitable to go anywhere as the lens does not have to be removed, so in my opinion they are good for what they are designed for and are an ideal way to build skills as you bridge between a point and shoot camera and a dslr, or indeed one of the new breed of mirrorless cameras.
by the way, not all compacts are point and shoot. a lot these days have full manual settings just as a dslr does, so i think they're also a great way to learn as you can take one anywhere and everywhere and make the most of every opportuninty.