A LIST OF SUPPLIES THAT CAN BE USED FOR INVESTIGATIONS

35 MM CAMERA, REMOVE YOUR CAMERA STRAPS.
Camera straps can be blamed for a false vortex , no strap no false readings.

FILM

400 speed seems to be preferred, 800 and 1000 can be too grainy

EXTRA BATTERIES

You will find that on investigations your batteries can be drained by paranormal activities.

FLASH LIGHT

Used to see where you're going, also to reload your cameras

SMALL TABLET
PEN OR PENCIL

This is to note anything that may cause a false reading on your camera.
When you first get to where you are going be sure to note Location, Date and Time, plus weather conditions. It wouldn't hurt to note location of moon and stars, you could take a picture that can show locations.
These notes can also be compared with others who may have picked up a false reading.

BUDDY

For your safety you should never go alone in case of an accident or paranormal energy drain.


EXTRA SUPPLIES YOU CAN USE IF YOU WOULD LIKE.

LAZER PEN

Have been known to break the stream of light when hitting unseen objects.

COMPASS

A disturbance in the magnetic field can show on your compass

MAGNETIC DETECTORS

Can also show difference in magnetic field.

VIDEO CAMERA

Wonderful tool, but always state out loud if you have recorded, lights, flashes, bugs, dust or anything else that you
have encountered that can affect what you think you see later, also it is recommended that you always use fresh film.
It is also recommended to use colored cellophane,(red or blue), on the light to dim it, as light can be too bright.

2 WAY RADIO

This is recommended for all members in case someone falls, or to call the group in when its time to leave.

DIGITAL CAMERA

Excellent tool, but remember you do need your negatives from 35mm, in some cases, for true proof.
Many take both types of cameras. Digitals are not trusted as much, as they can be tampered with on computers. In the case of catching true spirits your negative is your proof.

TAPE RECORDER
If you're wanting to try and do EVP's (Electronic Voice Phenomena),
use a good recorder with an external, static free microphone. As built in microphones can pick up the tape recorder itself.
You can get programs for your computer that can edit out the noise from your tape recorder.
Small hand-held tape recorders are only good for interviews, unless you have a computer program to edit.
It is also recommended that you use new tapes as old ones could have other sounds bleed over into your new recording. This applies to your videos too.

THINGS TO REMEMBER

NEVER GO ALONE AND ALWAYS LET SOMEONE KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING.

For your safety and your partners someone should always know where you are investigating.
In the event of an accident someone will know where to look if you do not return within an expected time.
Also a good idea to carry a first aid kit in your car in case of accidents.

DO NOT WEAR ANYTHING THAT CAUSES A SCENT AS THIS CAN AFFECT YOUR SENSES.

One of the tools you use when investigating is your nose.

WHEN INVESTIGATING A HOME ASK THAT NOTHING THAT PERFUMES THE AIR BE USED.
ALSO ASK THAT THE HEATERS BE TURNED DOWN OR OFF AS THIS CAN CAUSE DUST ORBS.

NEVER DRINK ALCOHOL BEFORE OR DURING AN INVESTIGATION

The use of alcohol or drugs can affect your abilities to investigate, plus your ability to behave
in a professional manner.

DO NOT SMOKE ANYWHERE EXCEPT YOUR CAR, SMOKE CAN SHOW UP IN PICTURES.

It is very unprofessional to leave your butts on the ground, and can ruin a good picture.
It could also cause a fire, no one would have us back again.

NEVER INVESTIGATE IN BAD WEATHER AS YOU CAN AND WILL GET FALSE ORBS.

Rain and snow will look like orbs when developed.

DO NOT EVER TRY EXORCISM, LEAVE THAT TO PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE TRAINED.

As we are not trained to perform exorcisms, we can cause more damage than good.
This is and can be dangerous to you and the person you are trying to help.

NEVER ASSUME YOU ARE DEALING WITH A POLTERGEIST OR HAUNTING
LEARN THE DIFFERENCE.

To assume that you have one or the other can cause damage.
Haunting and Poltergeists have a lot of the same characteristics

For your own safety and others you need to learn the difference.

ALWAYS HAVE PERMISSION BEFORE GOING ONTO ANY PROPERTY TO DO
AN INVESTIGATION. ALWAYS CARRY YOUR I.D.



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