Do your keys (socks, scissors, earrings) mysteriously disappear? Do you hear strange bumps in the night? Do you ever have the feeling that someone is watching you? Or, perhaps, you catch a glimpse of a figure out of the
corner of your eye but when you investigate no one is there. If so, you may have a ghost.
Ghost hunting is a science. The techniques for detecting spirit infestations look a lot like science. Once you suspect you have a ghost, the first step is to investigate the scene. For this job you will need tools.
Film Camera
Ghost photography should be done with film. The ghost's negative ions interact with the chemical layer on the film itself. Do not use a digital camera for ghost hunting. Even if you are able to capture a ghostly image, your photo will be suspect. PhotoShop manipulation is too easy with digital photography. Be sure to use ambient light rather than a flash. The flash can cause light distortions. Also make sure the camera lens is dust free. Dust particles on the lens can create false orbs.
Video Camera
A video camera with tripod is essential for collecting data. Point the video camera at a location where ghostly activity is suspected. Video cameras are especially useful for poltergeist phenomena. If doors or furniture move video is the best way to document it. Again analog media (video tape not memory cards) is recommended.
Thermal Scanner
Thermal scanner is used to detect "cold spots" When a ghost is present temperatures have been recorded 50 degrees or more lower than the surrounding areas.
Sound Recorder
Sound recordings can be made with a video camera, however many paranormal investigator like to use a separate device. The sound recording device will capture EVP (electronic voice phenomena) EVP sound like human voices captured on tape. Usually they are not heard during the investigation. Some investigators have heard spirits answer questions or call the investigators by name.
EMF Meter
EMF (Elecro Magnetic Field) meters are able to measure the fluctuations in the elecro magnetic field caused by ghosts.
Dowsing Rods
Ghost hunting is a science. The techniques for detecting spirit infestations look a lot like science. Once you suspect you have a ghost, the first step is to investigate the scene. For this job you will need tools.
Film Camera
Ghost photography should be done with film. The ghost's negative ions interact with the chemical layer on the film itself. Do not use a digital camera for ghost hunting. Even if you are able to capture a ghostly image, your photo will be suspect. PhotoShop manipulation is too easy with digital photography. Be sure to use ambient light rather than a flash. The flash can cause light distortions. Also make sure the camera lens is dust free. Dust particles on the lens can create false orbs.
Video Camera
A video camera with tripod is essential for collecting data. Point the video camera at a location where ghostly activity is suspected. Video cameras are especially useful for poltergeist phenomena. If doors or furniture move video is the best way to document it. Again analog media (video tape not memory cards) is recommended.
Thermal Scanner
Thermal scanner is used to detect "cold spots" When a ghost is present temperatures have been recorded 50 degrees or more lower than the surrounding areas.
Sound Recorder
Sound recordings can be made with a video camera, however many paranormal investigator like to use a separate device. The sound recording device will capture EVP (electronic voice phenomena) EVP sound like human voices captured on tape. Usually they are not heard during the investigation. Some investigators have heard spirits answer questions or call the investigators by name.
EMF Meter
EMF (Elecro Magnetic Field) meters are able to measure the fluctuations in the elecro magnetic field caused by ghosts.
Dowsing Rods
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