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Post by starsailorjackie on Jul 6, 2009 15:12:05 GMT -5
I 'd like to know who makes the most trusted ghost hunting equipment? What should I buy as a starter kit?  |
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Post by cayen on Jul 6, 2009 15:14:10 GMT -5
are you looking at a premade kit, or are you looking at what devices you need to have your own?
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Post by Brearune on Jul 6, 2009 15:14:32 GMT -5
One of the best things to start with, in my opinion, is a simple digital voice recorder - you can get some really nice ones for pretty cheap, at least compared to most of the equipment used in investigations As for brands and the like, I'll let everyone else get into that. |
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Post by jakekpg on Jul 6, 2009 15:23:57 GMT -5
The olympic 4100-pc is our favorite so far.
lots of memory, plus a USB to upload it to your computer.
Also you can get the new mel/kII hybrid EMF from pro-measure.com I haven't used the new one yet, but we have the original mel-8704 and it's good so you have less things to carry with you.
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Post by The Paranormals-Celtic on Jul 6, 2009 15:57:53 GMT -5
Digital Voice Recorder
Digital Camera
An EMF detector, I prefer the Mel-Meter myself
Lensatic compass (its non electrical) works great with an EMF
Notebook and pen
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Post by nikkimckz on Jul 6, 2009 16:03:58 GMT -5
Thank you for the rec for the digital voice recorder. Can you recommend any digital video cameras that would work for investigations? I got one for christmas, but there is no night vision or even a low light setting.
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Post by cayen on Jul 6, 2009 16:07:51 GMT -5
Target has a couple of cheap night vision cameras that are 80-100 bucks a piece. Other then that scourer the pawnshops.
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Post by The Paranormals-Celtic on Jul 6, 2009 16:08:28 GMT -5
Sony is about the only one with night shot, but remember you can investigate at anytime, not just nighttime. When you use a dig cam, make sure you set it on the highest settings, megapixels,fine, its better to zoom in on a high quality pic that to zoom in on one that will pixelate on you.
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Post by nikkimckz on Jul 6, 2009 16:10:05 GMT -5
Ah thanks guys I know you can investigate on a nice, sunny, summer's day, but I require at least a little atmosphere!  |
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Post by jakekpg on Jul 6, 2009 16:15:42 GMT -5
We normally only use sony. Definately get an IR extender though.
You can get the extended IR illuminators from pro-measure.com
Or from Paul at Creepyhollowgear.com
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Post by Brian Harnois on Jul 6, 2009 19:30:50 GMT -5
This is the tools I have at my ready every time I go out for a hunt. This is all I use and all anyone ever needs to b e a paranormal investigator. The high end stuff is just for show.
3 D cell Maglight
MalMeter
Digital and analog audio recorder
Ambient air temp gauge
Digital camera 7.2 mega pixel or less
Disposable 35 mm camera
and sometimes a mini dv video camera
Thats it my friends. 638 cases and counting and thats all I use.
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Post by The Paranormals-Celtic on Jul 6, 2009 19:51:59 GMT -5
Ill have to agree with Brian, you dont need more than you can carry on your person...
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Post by chriscook71 on Jul 7, 2009 15:19:21 GMT -5
I agree completely with the Olympus 4100-PC digital voice recorder. Best on the market. I have 3 of them, wouldn't trade them for anything out there.
Also, on nightvision...I have 4 cheap sony handycams with nightvision and IR extenders for all of them. I like for a couple members of the team to carry one (Me ALWAYS) and have a couple to leave "locked off" somewhere on a tripod. I work in the video field and Sony is THE ONLY company with true IR nightvision setup. Others (Canon, etc) offer night time shooting modes, but it's not true Nightvision. Watch all the shows, they are using Sony. The CHEAP ones are fine. Most people don't need manual controls for white balance, etc...remember folks, we are shooting in the dark. Your footage is going to be green and grainy no matter how fancy a camera you have. HD cameras are GREAT for establishing shots and interviews, but you can conduct a perfectly acceptable investigation with cheap cameras.
My Ghost kit that I would never investigate without:
IR Camcorder (Sony)
Digital Voice recorder (Olympus 4100-PC is my preferred)
Camera (I use a Sony Cybershot. It's easy to carry, and packs plenty of image size)
EMF detector (I like the K2 and Cell Sensors. Why? Don't know. They have just worked for me in the past)
IR laser thermometer and ambient air thermometer. I got my laser thermometer at AutoZone for like $15.
Your most important piece of equipment? Your senses. Stay ALERT and aware. This trumps all other pieces of gear you carry on your investigation.
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Post by chriscook71 on Jul 7, 2009 15:22:07 GMT -5
I also recommend a ZOOM digital 3d recorder for EVPs. It's not essential, but they sure do record quality EVPs and when you review evidence it makes it easy to detect them and clean them up. You can record sound from all angles with this device. Barry Fitzgerald uses one on GHI frequently and we used one on our investigation of the USS North Carolina. It saved our butts with some of the stuff it recorded.
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Post by silverdf1 on Jul 7, 2009 18:05:13 GMT -5
Whats a good not to expensive computer program that you can use to clean up the EVP'S to get rid of some of the noise so you can hear the voices etc. better?
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