Best Camera for Taking Photos of Ghosts?

well the best i have used is called a fuji fine pix becase it has infarared lighting and it dosent reflect off of walls or furniture.

jimmy,lead investigator/tech manager

Our team is fairly new.  We use several types of cameras.  Our most popular camera is a small digital Sanyo camera with 7.1 megapixals.  This camera has two advantages that the others don't.  One, the photos are instant.  No waiting for film to be developed.  Second, it has a preveiw screen that allows us to look at the photo right after it was taken.  We never delete any photos, even if there is nothing interesting in it.  We file it with the rest. 

Our second camera we use is a 35 mm camera and use 400 to 700 speed film.  We use black and white and color.  The third camera we use is a video camera.  This is perfect for capturing us using our equipment and explaining to the camera what is going on and our feelings about a room or space.  We have never caught any ghosts yet on that camera.  We have caught things moving or dropping with no apparent reasons.  We also set this camera on a tripod and aim it in a "hot" room or hallways. 

Our fourth camera we use is a I.R. camera.  This allows us to see cold and hot spots indoors and outdoors.  It records, just as the video camera does.  (This camera is owned by one of our team members).  Each of our cameras record the time and date.  The next camera we are looking for is one that has night vision capabilities.

I would like your input on a Nikon D40 camera.  I just bought it, and would like to know what you think.

Sondra — That should work fine.  Nikon is a quality brand, often used by professional photographers.

Rich — Great comment. Thanks for sharing what your team uses.

I have been using a Canon Powershot A540, 6.0 MP & 4x optical zoom for the last couple years.  We have gotten several great shots with this consisting of orbs, ghost mist, ghost faces in windows of abandoned places, & even an apparition.  It is simple to use & seems to pick up on spirits really well.

I just bought a new Kodak ZD8612 IS because it has higher MP of 8.1 & 12X optical & other new features as well.  I will be trying it out in areas that we already know to be haunted & hoping to have good results with it also.  Has anyone else tried this model for ghost hunting?

Happy hunting,

Marsha

Wanted to update, I do not recommend the Kodak ZD8612 for ghost hunting.  I just took it back & traded it for the Canon A590 since we had seen such great results with the Canon A540.  The Kodak had blurry pictures anytime the flash was not turned on.  Could have just been a defect in that particular camera, but also did not like the fact that the lens cap was always falling off.  Also had a pop out flash that has to be manually closed every time.  Have only had the new Canon for a couple days but have already caught several orbs with it.  Great camera, just wish it would recharge quicker between shots.  Does anyone know of a camera that recharges quickly & works well for ghost hunting?

I would just love to say, I own this camera.  I too, am a huge fan of Sony CyberShot.  I own two of them.  The Sony DSC-H2 is really a great camera for ghost hunters.  Amateur or Expert Photographer, this camera is sweet!

Hi, I'm new to this and I have a lot of interest in Ghost hunting.  I have the Sony DSC-H1 and I was wondering what settings do you use for ghost hunting?  Do you need to add a special lens?

I do have a preference for Sony products myself, but I also use a Fuji Film Fine Pix S700 as well as the S1000 and both are great cameras. As far as camcorders go, I prefer the Sony Handycam Hi8.

Will an Olympus digital camera work, and if so which setting should i use?

I have the same question as Jessica (9-16-09). I have an Olympus SP 360 UZ, but am getting only black screen with video and flash isn't effective with the paranormal. Is there a way to use this camera to take photos in the dark?

I was wondering if the trail cameras would work with IR flash for night photo's ? The trail cameras work by flashing with movement or by auto shooting every few seconds. I am planning to stay at a haunted in by Gettysburg Pa and i wanted to set the camera up and take photo's while we sleep. Do you think it would work ? I am thinking of buying one. Thanks for your time.

Jevon Stremus

To take pictures of solid white orbs near the edge of the woods where I live, I use a Canon A510 3 Meg camera, with the flash turned on and AUTO setting is used. I also enjoy using my FUJI S700 – 7 Meg camera, too. I get the best pictures when turning off the color mode and switching it to BW mode. I've been able to capture orbs at ground level and also tree top level, at dusk in the early July evening.

Nothing seems to be active near the woods when its cold and wintery. I've tried known haunted locations and came up empty handed. It seems the wooded areas near me are the most active for orbs. I've even taken picture of a UFO near the woods, too. Triangle shaped object, made a 90 degree turn and vanished into a cloud. After the sighting, orbs showed up in pictures on my digital camera.

Baltimore, MD

Hi i have a Nikon D300 and I was wondering what setting would i have to set my camera to capture some awesome pics…Im a New ghost hunter but a semi pro photographer.

When choosing a digital camera be aware that digital cameras have software that filters out digital noise. Sometimes these filters can mistake ectoplasm and orbs as noise and filter these out. Read the owners manual or talk to a photography shop to find out. Our group uses a Cannon EOS digital, as well as disposable 35 mm cameras and inexpensive pocket type digital cameras. Many people I have talked to prefer the lower pixel less expensive cameras because they don't filter anything out.

i just found out that my house is haunted and the past owners have seen and talked to the apparitions. One is a elderly women who killed herself in the front bathroom. and there is a litle girl spirit and the last owners have seen and talked to her. we do not know why she is here. we are looking for ghost hunters.

LOL o.k., just to tell some people one thing.  IT'S SPELLED CANON!  lol not 3 "N's"; just 2 :)

Happy hunting!

While I don't doubt at all the existence of ghosts — they made me a believer at a young age, I have a naturally skeptical nature, especially when it comes to ghost photography. On behalf of logic, and the scientific community, I feel inclined to add that capturing a ghost on a regular 35 mm camera is not possible, since the "classic cameras" employ the use of mirrors. Our paranormal friends lack physical substance and have no reflection; ergo, they won't show up on film. The best cameras to use are digital cameras, full spectrum and infrared cameras.

what is a good reasonable camcorder for ghost hunting. Thanks.

hi me and my husband took a pic in april and we got a face on our living room door. its glass. it looks like a man but no one has died in here. what do you all think it could be? thank you.

We are a Ghost Hunting team based in Alabama. Where abouts are you situated ?

I've had good success with the Samsung TL225 with dual LCD digital camera. It can capture manifestations even when you aren't looking for them. I wrote an article about it in relation to ghost hunting which may be useful to people reading this post.

A couple of tips: When approaching a haunted house, it sometimes pays to take pictures of windows. Ghosts inside are almost always curious of visitors and sometimes peek out a window; it helps to use a flash in ghost photography because ghosts are arguably made of a material that can reflect light, even if they are invisible most of the time to the naked eye.