New Zealand Ghosts & Other Haunts

Hi there guys im just wondering what kinda gear you guys/gals use on your investigations? Im new to this and i need to get some more gear/ some gear.

If you guys could list what gear you use that'd be lovely XD

Currently all i got is my:
Sony HDR-SR5 Hi Def Handycam
Fujifilm 4.1 Mega Pix Digital Cam

needa get a thermo, voice recorder etc, and a better digital cam

Well I'v not actually been on a search, but I am organizing an outing in the near future with some friends who have similar interests (A colonial grave yard and church if anyone's wondering, known hot spot), all I'v got is a sony camera, it's got a record option, but not to great. .

I'd like to get some better equipment and get serious about it though. I'd probably have to relie on equipment, seeing as i'm not to tuned in. Interesting thread though, will be following it. I suspect some good information will pop up

I don't use any gear as such. But I nearly always have a couple of digital camera with me.

Might go down to DSE tomorrow last time i looked they had that electronic jazz

Sony 10.2pm SLR with twin lens's and tripod
Fujifilm finepix Z 10mp
JVC GZ-mc200 camcorder
Cellphone for voice recording

most likely missed sumthing but you get the idea.

Canon Digital camera
Sony Handycam with Nightshot feature. (Once I get around to actually learning to use it. )
An old Trifield meter (but it does work!!)
ESP

I used my sony digital voice recorder at the last investigation & I am amazed at the sound clarity. Would definately recommend.

How much did one of those set ya back barremel?

You can get always get 2nd hand equipment online

I like to carry in a little black satchel, all of the following.

One LED Torch (small but BRIGHT)

One Ball of String

One Bag of Flour (plastic sealing bags are best)

One roll of Gaffer tape (for marking and placing stuff)

Fujifilm Finepix 10mp and cheap Sanyo point and click 8.1mp

Point and click laser thermometer (cheap as on Trademe) This is only useful for ambient temp readings at the cheap end of the market.

Pencils, Pens, marker pens and chalk

Two way radio transmitters (walkietalkies) for however many people are coming

EMF Meter (for reading electromagnetic fields as generated by almost everything to some degree)

Mp3 players x 2 (little 1gig jobbies from dick smith) these have internal mics and record in digital format for analysis on PC at later date.

and last but not least, nor is it in the satchel, the single best bit of kit I have....MY BRAIN. Contains common sense, sensitivity and prior experience.

Ahhhh, I'm not sure, I 'acquired' it from my old work

What sort of audio devices do you guys use?

Try using talcum powder instead of flour, it light and easier to use and clean up after you.

OK i have to ask cause i am not familiar with this.

Why would you need or use talcum powder or flour?

Is it to try and catch footprints?

stuff i own:

lutron emf meter
sony dsc-v1 still camera with nightshot
sony mini dv camera with nightshot
sony hi8 video camera with nightshot
sony digital voice recorder
flour
IR Torch
small led torch
led head lamp
bigger capacity video batterys
spare batterys
acer Laptop
desktop speakers
cord and chargers

stuff i borrow off Brad:

walkies
sony IR Illuminators x2
K2 emf meter
cell sensor
still cameras
more sony digital voice recorders and torches
IR thermometer

wish list:

K2 meter
trifield emf meter
dvr
everything brad owns and case to carry it all in LOL!

Talcum powder to sprinkle on a table or floor then place an item inside it to check for movement.