CAMERAS
are crucial in gathering evidence that we can see.35mm cameras
are mostly recommended with 800 speed black and white film.
Allot of people disagree on using digital while others recommend
it. Digital pictures can easily be downloaded for instant
view. Digital cameras can still be used but it is recommended
to have a regular camera also. There is a program out there
that can determine all information about a digital picture.
It can tell you if it has been tampered with and even if a
flash was used. This data is called EXIF data.
Video (dig. or reg.) cameras can document Allot while on an
investigation. From interviews right down to the readings
on the other equipment that you use. But most hope to see
anomalous behaviors. I do recommend that you get a video camera
that has night shot, that way while out on your night adventures
you can capture everything, even what your eyes don't see.
Wireless
Cameras are also used. We recommend using
hard wire so there is no interference with the recordings.
You can use a home security camera kit that comes with all
the necessities that you will need to include software with
split screens.
Thermal
Imaging Cameras have been being used to investigate
the paranormal. Though we have talked to many investigators
that have used them in their field of study, they have yet
to pick up anything of paranormal origin. We do see these
used on TV programs to capture paranormal activity but the
evidence gathered has yet to be backed up by another sort
of basic video being used. These types of cameras are hefty
in price and we do not recommend going out and purchasing
one because the have yet to be conclusive in finding paranormal
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Illuminators are crucial for those night investigations.
This little device allows any type of camera to see in the darkness.
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| THERMAL
SCANNERS are hand held devices that you
can point at an area/object and get a temperature reading. This
device gives you an instant reading and can help you help in
tracking down cold spots or drafts that can help rule out paranormal
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HELD VOICE RECORDER this
is used to pick up sounds or voices that you might not hear
known as Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP). There are two basic
types or recorders the regular cassette or digital as pictured.
Any type of recorder will do but keep in mind the quality of
sound it will record or pick up. Some say that it is more practical
to find one that can hold a long length of audio then one where
you would have to keep changing the tapes or memory card. The
one pictured can hold an amazing 44 hours worth of sound. Our
group typically uses analog recorders rather than digital. |
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| COMPASS
is a good tool and has been used for may years in paranormal
investigations. According to researchers a compass will spin
in a circular motion when something paranormal is present. |
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| HYDRO/THERMOMETER
is good for a few things .Humidity can be detected in any environment
outdoors or indoors.This can help rule out possibilities of
moisture that might be captured on camera. Temperature readings
are also helpful in determining ghostly presences and/or helping
in determining authentic photographs. |
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DETECTOR(ELECTROMAGNETIC
FEILD DECTECTORS) Helps in finding electric fields that can
be around ones home or place of business. It has been assumed
that this type of equipment can pick up something paranormal.
You have to learn what the readings mean on this piece of equipment
because you wouldn't want to pick up something like a power
line, transformer, etc outside or when inside an outlet,electrical
wires that are in walls or anything of that sort. Practice and
time is the key to proper use of this device. |
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| GAUSSMETERS,
sometimes called Tesla meters, Flux Density Meters or (incorrectly)
Flux meters, use a sensor to measure magnetic flux density .
Magnetic Field Strength in air can also be measured. This tool
is sometimes used in determining the strength of the magnetic
field. Some researchers say that this is a good tool in tracking
paranormal behavior. |
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| GEIGER
COUNTER
is another device that has been used for along time in ghost
hunting. It is said that this device picks up any type of radiation.This
device measures Alpha, Beta, Gamma and X-ray radiation. Supposedly
ghosts can produce anomalies in radiation that a geiger counter
can pick up. But the instrument's original purpose was to search
primarily for nuclear radiation. |
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| BASIC
THINGS THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE ON ANY INVESTIGATION
FLASHLIGHT
FIRST AID KIT
PENS / PAPER
EXTRA BATTERIES
COMFORTABLE CLOTHING
TAPE MEASURE
EXTRA TAPES (video/ audio)
**Although the Equipment
above is recommended in researching ghostly phenomena not
all the equipment is necessary in finding authentic paranormal
behavior. It is suggested that you use a few pieces of equipment
to help back up your findings
HERE
ARE SOME PLACES THAT YOU CAN PURCHASE SOME
OF THE EQUIPMENT ABOVE
-GHOST
HUNTER STORE
-GHOST
INVESTIGATORS PARA/EQUIP
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR INVESTIGATING!!!!!
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