Random Interested In Ghost Hunting, Don't Waste Your Time With These 12 Devices (12 items)

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  (#10) Video Cameras

  What It Is:

  Ghost hunters record using old school video cameras and the newest smart phones. Their footage tends to impress audiences, and paranormal groups with YouTube footage use video cams to sometimes go viral.

  Why It Probably Doesn't Work:

  Much like still photography, video recordings of ghosts can be flawed, and the vast majority of ghost video footage is shot with older, lower-quality equipment.
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  (#8) Still Cameras

  What It Is:

  Digital cameras are often used for ghost hunting. Paranormal enthusiasts typically purchase the basic models sold in electronics stores, but there are modified cameras available that claim to work in the dark. 

  Why It Probably Doesn't Work:

  There are some obvious issues with standard digital cameras. The flash and brightness settings can lead to false positives like orbs, haziness, and light bars. Many people use ordinary digital cameras and find photographic flaws; they interpret the imperfections as ghosts. Sometimes, though, the flaws are just dust particles, reflections, or issues with the flash.
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  (#12) XBox Ghost Camera

  What It Is:

  Graham Lewis was fed up with basic ghost hunting equipment, so he decided to engineer his own. Using Xbox technology, he created a camera he believes can capture images of ghosts. Lewis noted:

  Xbox gaming users were reporting curious incidents in which the sensor camera, which tracks human movement for interactive games, was often detecting second players in the game when there was no one else in the room.

  He attached the Xbox camera to a portable screen and used it in the field. He claimed to have amazing results.

  Why It Probably Doesn't Work:

  While Lewis's findings are intriguing, others suggest his results are unverifiable. And as pointed out by Tegan Jones, an editor at Gizmodo, the ghosts Lewis saw were more than likely just the result of imperfect algorithms.
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  (#2) FLIR Thermal Imaging

  What It Is:

  FLIR (or forward looking infrared) imaging systems and infrared thermometers are devices designed to pick up variations in temperature. FLIR devices create maps of heat distribution; humans usually glow in pink-orange hues. The cameras and infrared thermometers can also pick up cold spots, which allegedly mark the presence of spirits.

  Why It Probably Doesn't Work:

  To get clear results, FLIR cameras must typically be used at night. Although FLIR images look scientific and trustworthy, skeptics argue the results can be easily misinterpreted. Novice users may be especially susceptible to finding false positives.
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  (#1) Ghost Boxes

  What It Is:

  Also known as a spirit box, this device rapidly sweeps AM radio channels to interpret the white noise. Some paranormal investigators believe ghosts communicate via the white noise. The ghost boxes allegedly give investigators immediate answers.

  Why It Probably Doesn't Work:

  Ghost boxes are known to promote belief in spirits rather than providing solid evidence. Many people want to believe the words they hear from the device are answers from the other world. However, the snippets of dialogue are usually from static-filled radio stations.
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  (#11) Remote-Controlled Camera

  What It Is:

  Known as a Rover, this remote-controlled mini tank is sold by GhostStop. It can shoot video in the dark and transmit directly to a smart phone, allowing ghost hunters to access previously inaccessible locations.

  Why It Probably Doesn't Work:

  The camera tank falls into the realm of somewhat unnecessary devices. It is much more of a novelty than a necessity. Additionally, the images from a moving camera are more likely to be blurry and unclear than those from a more stationary camera.

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