Equipment

• Digital Camera – 1 x 8 megapixel camera and 2 GB memory card
• 35 mm Cameras – 2 x 35 mm camera to be used with a selection of colour and black and white film
• Camcorders – 2 x Sony analogue Handycams with Nightshot, 1x Panasonic analogue mini DV with O Lux, 1 x Panasonic mini DVD camera
• Digital Dictaphone – 1 x Olympus Dictaphone with voice activation
• Analogue Dictaphones 2 x Olympus Dictaphones with voice activation and blank mini tapes
• Thermometers – 2 x Data-logging thermometers to measure temperature at pre-set intervals
• Monocular – 1x single lens infra red viewing device
• Walkie-Talkies – 1 x walkie-talkie set featuring 2 radios and base unit, voice activation etc.
• Tripods – 1 x standard size tripod, 1 x medium sized tripod and 1 x mini tripod on which to set up camcorders and aid stabilization when using digital camera
• Laptop – 1 x laptop computer
• Compass – 1 x compass to display significant changes in the Earth’s magnetic field
  

Trigger Objects

• Tea light candles – To be used for vigils in order to aid focus and determine nearby draughts
• Household candles – 1 x pack of candles to be used e.g. during baseline tests to detect drafts, we can tape two together just in case one of the wicks are faulty
• Magnetic Letters – 1 x set of brightly coloured magnetic letters to be used to attract spirit activity e.g. mis-spell a known name or relevant word to see if any spirits present re-arrange letters to spell out a word or correct it.
• Iron Filings – 1 x set of iron filings, a metal tray and strong magnet to detect disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field
• Blackboard – 1 x blackboard and chalks, again to be used in a similar fashion to the magnetic letters. We hope that these will be widely recognised by spirits throughout the ages.
• Glass of water – This may be used with or without food colouring in order to attract spirit activity, kitchen towel can be placed beneath the glass to denote spillage
• Pack of Cards – 1 x pack of playing cards to encourage spirit interaction since they should be fairly recognizable to spirits from different points throughout history


• Pencil and paper – A sheet of paper can be taped underneath a closed door with a pencil attached to the door itself – if the door is moved, the pencil will leave a mark on the paper
• Other objects – Objects relevant to each individual location will be used appropriately, as these may be more likely to be recognised by any spirits present
  

Accessories/Extras:

• Batteries – we will require a good stock of batteries, different types and sizes
• Battery chargers for various pieces of equipment
• Equipment case – a case with foam padding will be useful for carrying and protecting our equipment. Some of the equipment will have its own case for an extra protective layer
• Flour – We will use a flour shaker for distributing flour over surfaces to highlight any physical imprints – useful in terms of recording forms of spirit and non-spirit activity
• Vaseline/Spray cooking oil – this can be sprayed or spread across a surface e.g. a mirror, again this will show signs of any physical interaction
• A selection of torches
• Two camping lanterns
• Notepads, clipboards, pens, pencils, paper etc