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I am trying to find a camcorder to buy for ghost hunting which requires being in the dark... What camera is the best quality dark shot?
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Hi C!
I think its cool you're ghost hunting. It's been a passion of mine for the past 2 years. I work in an old school building that some suspect is haunted. I have taken some interesting video footage there and submitted it to some ghost video sites.
To get back to your question, I use the JVC GZ-HD300A Everio 60GB Hard Drive Camcorder. I've used other inferior cameras which are fine in the daylight but this cam has the best twilight and night mode out there.
Believe me, I know how it feels to miss a chance at filming something amazing because I don't have the right camera. You can find this camcorder at http://offto.net/onsalecom/ for a very competitive price.
Just search "camcorders" and click "JVC"
I got it from their site after shopping around. They shipped it quick and reliably and their customer service is excellent.
Good luck, and drop me a line and let me know if you catch anything paranormal on film.
All the best, Jimmy
What equipment should I start out with for ghost hunting?
I want to start ghost hunting, but can't afford all the stuff I see on TAPS, what should I start out with first?
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Equipment
Camera: Nothing fancy with at least 400 speed film. 800 speed film seems to get the best results outside, and black and white is also something good to try. If you are more experienced photographer you may want to try infrared film. I have seen results from Polaroids but I suggest you only use these along with a 35 mm camera, so you can compare the results. If you use a digital camera make sure you have one with a good flash or a slave flash. I use a 35 mm camera, with automatic film advance, on investigations. I have used Fuji film primarily but I have also used Kodak and a department store brands with similar results. When you develop them you do not need to go to a camera shop, the local drug store or department store is fine. Let them know you want all the pictures developed "As Is", so that you get the pictures that they might think are bad ones. These "bad ones" are normally your best ecto-mist photos.
Flashlight w/spare batteries: A common sense item. Remember to bring spare batteries for everything. Due to spirit activity, batteries often run down very fast and you do not want to miss anything because of dead batteries.
First Aid Kit: just in case, it's very easy to trip in the dark and get cut.
Notebook w/pens and pencils: You need to write down and log in everything that happens. If you do not, then you really do not have much research information.
An example of this is one investigator gets a EMF reading that's high and never writes it down. Another investigator takes a picture of the same area but is not aware of the reading and gets a anomalous image. Without that EMF reading the picture may be good evidence, but with a report noting the reading, the picture greatly increases in evidence value. Many investigators use a pocket tape recorder in stead and that is fine, just make sure you have spare batteries and tapes.
Jackets or weather appropriate clothes: If you are cold you are not at your best and your observation skill could suffer, pretty common sense.
Watch: You can log in the times of events and your arrival and departure.
Video camera(optional tripod): A regular camcorder can be used for video taping in lighted or day light conditions. The Sony line of camcorders has an infrared night shot feature that enables you to video tape in complete darkness and see beyond what the human eye can see.
Tape recorder w/external microphone and high grade tapes: You have to use a external microphone when recording EVPs (ghosts voices). If you rely on the internal microphone you will also be recording the internal gears and motors and this will make your tape worthless. Any sound you hear on the tape could not be used as evidence because of this, so use the external mic, they are pretty inexpensive. The type of tape that is most often recommended is high bias tapes or metal tapes.
Digital Audio Recorders: This recorder is small and easy to carry. You can also use the voice activation feature so there is less audio to review. I use this for my notes as well. Most units record the time of the recording as well which is very useful.
EMF Detector: These meters read the electromagnetic fields in an area. It is a common theory that spirits disrupt this field in such a way that you can tell one is present by higher than normal readings with this meter. There are many types and price ranges. You need to be aware of the natural readings in an area or building before you assume that your reading a ghosts presence. Make sure that you know where power lines, electrical line, major appliances and electronics are before you begin your readings with this useful and easy to use tool. You can try using a compass in place of this , the needle compass would move or shake when something was interfering with electromagnetic field the compass relies on the work properly.
Night Vision Scope:This tool may be useful in viewing some spirit activity It amplifies any existing light via the use of infrared. They are pricey and a good one can run into the 1000's of dollars.
Cellular Phone: If you have one it can come in handy in case of an emergency.
Motion Detectors can be used to sense movements by often unseen forces or spirits. You can get battery operated ones for about 20 dollars and they are great for inside but I have seen them used successfully outdoors as well, just watch the placement. You don't want a tree branch setting it off.
Thermometer or Thermal Scanner: You can use a digital thermometer that you can get for 25-50 dollars or spend a bit more to get a point and shoot thermal scanner. All of these are good for detecting cold spots that are often found in haunted places. I recommend using the thermal scanner guns in indoor areas because they shoot out a beam that reads the temperature of whatever it hits. It's easier to keep track of areas indoors with this type. A regular digital or analog thermometer works better out side because it is detecting the air that is
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