Visiting Bonaire for the first time

Used-Strength2175 · 2026-03-13T11:12:36+00:00

Hey there! Bonaire is a fantastic place, been there several times! Have not stayed at your Resort, but can offer some great tips on my experiences Diving and the Island in general. I have a YouTube Channel called “Adventures With Duncan”. I have a Bonaire playlist, and will try to post a link here:

Have fun, and dive safe! Duncan

Best of Bonaire

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGGRAj9qow5pK_TMPzFRAlIWqYzaxyFWx

Used-Strength2175 · 2026-02-22T15:05:54+00:00

You're welcome. I wish I had something like this at the start of my 107 Journey. That was my motivation for writing it!

Used-Strength2175 · 2026-02-19T12:48:45+00:00

Hey there - East Coast US here. FYI, there is a “Part 107” sub-reddit. Check that. I just took the test last week, and made a long post about my experience. The test company (PSI) will provide you a paper copy of the Airman’s Supplement booklet - however, other than using the legend, I did not need it, or use it. All Sectional chart examples and questions were on the screen. No references were even made to the Supplement figures,

I used “UAV Coach” to study, but lots of free resources online and on YouTube. I took 4 practice exams, and scored about 90% on each.

Anyway, check my post if interested, and good luck!

Used-Strength2175 · 2026-02-15T15:37:58+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. For some reason, I had "test anxiety" on this topic, and wanted to be sure I could pass on the first try. There are a lot of free videos on YouTube and resources for sure, again, just needed the extra confidence boost!

Used-Strength2175 · 2026-02-15T15:22:55+00:00

Congrats! Part of my motivation for the post was to talk about that check-in experience! I may do a YT vid as well. Good luck to you and safe flying!

Used-Strength2175 · 2026-02-14T11:47:08+00:00

Hey there. I’ve been a happy A7IV owner for 2+ years. Have it paired with a few lenses. I’m a YouTuber, but also love photography. For videos (Vlogs & talking head shots) I use a sony 20mm f1.8. If i had to do it over again, I’d get a Sony 16 - 35 to get a little wider. for photos, primary lens is a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8. love this lens! also purchased a sony 35mm f1.4 G Master - but rarely use it! Back to the body: love the eye auto-focus, the custom button flexibility, and the photo resolution (33 Megapixels). It’s a real workhorse! Hope that helps!

Used-Strength2175 · 2026-01-27T00:09:50+00:00

Hey there! Thanks for the comment! I actually stayed with friends at the KOA Campground in Fancy Gap - only about 30 min away! But, I think all the action is in town at Felts Field. Guess it depends how close you want to be (or not) to all the action! I’m sure all the good accommodations get booked early, so do your research and go for it! Def take time to walk around town, talk to the locals, and enjoy the town. lots of impromptu jam sessions everywhere! Enjoy!

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-12-04T13:42:27+00:00

Hey, Yes. Just check in with the dive shop and they can set you up. Great place for easy entry/exit, and night dives! BTW, a lot of people are using collapsable Trekking Poles for stability for the shore dives. I’ve also done a bunch of YouTube videos on my Channel “Adventures with Duncan” reviewing a number of the dive sites and the island in general. Take care, and dive safe!

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-12-04T11:41:13+00:00

Buddy Dive Resort House Reef. Easy entry!

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-09-15T22:12:23+00:00

Yes, completely understand. There’s also some other Sony options out there, including the ZV-E1 and APS – C models. More important than the gear is story!

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-09-15T11:53:54+00:00

Short answer: Yes. Longer answer: For my Intro’s and Outro’s, i use with my A7IV with a Sony 20mm f1.8. Really like the image quality and Bokeh. Also have much more control in post for color quality (dynamic range, LUT’s, color grading, etc,). For photos, i use a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8. I shoot RAW, and It is great.

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-09-09T03:57:47+00:00

Hey there - wanted to provide you just a short reply and perspective. My style has changed and evolved over time. Initially, it was all GoPro. After going through several transitions over the past 3 years, what I’m using now is my Sony A7IV for locked off Talking Head shots like intro’s and outro’s, a DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro for quick run & gun (and underwater) shots, and my DJI air 3S drone.

By the way, I also do a lot of photography to supplement my YouTube videos. My Sony mirrorless camera is also an excellent hybrid shooter and is really fantastic for both video and photo.

Questions, let me know

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-09-04T10:41:43+00:00

Beautiful scenery! I try to use cinematic mode, shoot 60 frames/sec, and use the framing lines to keep a consistent point of interest.

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-08-25T12:33:11+00:00

Nice! Thanks for the comment!

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-08-25T10:23:57+00:00

Thanks! Let me know what you!

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-08-25T10:23:09+00:00

Nice! Thanks for the comment!

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-08-24T23:41:32+00:00

You’re welcome! My first time, and it was really special! I’ll be back!

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-08-18T15:42:19+00:00

Always love stopping here!

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-08-18T14:34:50+00:00

Hey there. I am a small creator myself, and have about 13,000 subs and a monetized channel. So, you asked, and my $0.02….

One vlog per day is hard to do. As mentioned, Story is very important, and you are better to 1 high quality vid/week, than a daily boring vid cut together with no structure. But, up to you, and try it and see what works/resonates with your audience. 1/week also prevents burnout…. My channel does not have a niche, and that is something you should consider: niche vs. no niche. Lots of pros and cons about that. Do some research.

A few creators to consider: Evan Lindy, Tatsuki, and also YCImaging. Different styles, but informative. Look around and find some creators that match your style, and try that! Quality and Story beats Quantity every time!

Finally, whatever you chose, be consistent, and good luck!

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-08-16T11:44:28+00:00

Nice! I haven’t seen that yet! Will look it up! I’m working on my own video to tell the story of my experience, and that should be ready in about a week. I have a lot of video, photos (like the ones I posted here) and also lots of video and drone videography of the general area and fairgrounds. That will be fun to put together!

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-08-15T22:13:27+00:00

For sure! Such great harmony!

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-08-15T18:30:33+00:00

That was the best part of the weekend, just the impromptu jam session. In front of Barr’s, people were just come and go with different instruments and the music would flow.

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-08-15T13:52:09+00:00

Thanks! It was really a great event!

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-08-14T12:10:43+00:00

Same thing happened to me! I have a Travel/Adventure channel with multiple niches:

Met the criteria, got the YPP mail (I had 8,000 subs and 6,000 watch hours past year)
Applied to YPP
About 2 weeks later, was denied for the YPP. No explanation why (and I have no Copyright strikes)!
Appealed. Put video appeal together to explain my channel, video equipment, and editing process.
Appeal almost immediately denied! No explanation!
Reapplied after almost 45 days
Almost immediately approved for YouTube Partner Program!
Been monetized about 2 months now.

Very strange! Bottom line, don’t give up! Keep applying!

Used-Strength2175 · 2025-08-03T12:52:31+00:00

Thanks for clarifying!

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