OES Equipment

We are often asked what equipment we use. Below is a detailed list of most of the equipment used by members of the Ohio Exploration Society. In applicable cases, we've provided links to places that sell the exact equipment that we use with the "$" sign, just click the photo next to the description to go to the link. For a detailed list of what you may need before heading out on your own, check out the Exploration Gear page.

Photography

	CANON EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT Digital Camera This is the current primary camera used to take photos of the OES website, bought in 2005. It is an 8 megapixel digital SLR camera with an interchangeable lens, manual options and a built-in flash. $
	CANON EOS DIGITAL REBEL Digital Camera A digital SLR camera with 6.3 megapixels and many of the same features as the camera above. This camera is one of the secondary cameras used by the OES. $
	FUJI FINEPIX S5100 Digital Camera This 4.0 megapixel camera features a 12x optical zoom lens and options for manual and auto focus. It is primarily used on paranormal investigations. $
	PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-LZ2 Digital Camera This 5.0 megapixel camera features a six-times optical zoom with some manual options. It is primarily used during cemetery visits and for genealogical research. The camera is no longer in production.
	HEWLETT-PACKARD PHOTOSMART 912 Digital Camera This camera was the Ohio Exploration Society's primary camera from 2001 to 2005. It was a 2.4 megapixel camera with some advanced controls. It did a pretty nice job! The camera is no longer in production.
	HEWLETT-PACKARD PHOTOSMART C200 Digital Camera This basic 1.0 megapixel camera started it all! It was the Ohio Exploration Society's primary camera from the time the website was founded until 2001 when it was replaced by the HP912. This camera is no longer in production.

Video

	JVC EVERIO GZ-HD320 Digital HD Camcorder This is the primary camcorder used to take videos for the OES website as of 2009. It records in high definition to a 120 GB hard drive rather than to tapes or DVD, allowing for easy transfer to a PC. $
	SONY DCR TRV-19 MiniDV Camcorder This was the primary camcorder used to take videos for the OES website from 2003-2009. It has night vision, a digital interface and records to MiniDV tapes. It is still used for paranormal investigations and is no longer in production.
	SONY CCD TRV-108 Hi8mm Camcorder This analog Hi8mm camcorder includes night vision and is primarily used for paranormal investigations. This model is no longer in production.
	SONY TRV-37 Hi8mm Camcorder Produced in 2001, this camcorder has night vision and records on analog Hi8mm tapes. It is primarily used for paranormal investigation and is no longer in production.
	SONY HVL-IRC Night Vision Extender No, this isn't a camcorder, but it is used in conjunction with one. This is Sony's night vision extender. It is very handy when filming in dark places far from electrical outlets. $

Audio

	OLYMPUS WS-100 Digital Audio Recorder This is the primary digital audio recorder used to record Electronic Voice Phenomenon for the OES website. This 64 MB recorder can store up to 27 hours of recording time and connects to a PC via built-in USB. $
	SONY ICD-B16 Digital Audio Recorder This digital audio recorder can hold up to 8 hours and 15 minutes of recording time. It is primarily used for paranormal investigations. $
	RCA RP5012 Digital Audio Recorder This 16 MB digital audio recorder can hold up to six hours of recording time. Used primarily for paranormal investigations. $
	RCA RP5013A Digital Audio Recorder This 16 MB digital audio recorder can hold up to six hours of recording time. Used primarily for paranormal investigations. $
	GE MICROCASSETTE RECORDER 35375 Analog Audio Recorder This microcassette recorder operates very efficiently and comes with an external microphone at most stores. $
	SIMA SZM MICROPHONE Microphone This Sima microphone features a normal mode, a zoom mode and a wind guard. It is most often used with our recorders above.
	SONY STUDIO MONITOR HEADPHONES MDR-V600 Headphones These headphones are used for listening for EVP recordings in real-time and for reviewing EVP evidence. $

Thermometers

	CEN-TECH 92242 THERMOCOUPLE Thermocouple Thermometer This is the primary thermometer used by the OES during paranormal investigations to take instantaneous real-time temperature readings of the surrounding air.
	CRAFTSMAN 82327 INFRARED Infrared Thermometer This thermometer takes instant non-contact surface temperatures at the press of a button. It uses a laser sight for accuracy. Used primarily during urban exploration. This type of thermometer is useless for paranormal investigations. $
	OREGON SCIENTIFIC RAR601 Room Thermometer This thermometer displays the temperature in the room where the base unit is located, as well as a wireless thermometer in a different location. Primarily used for paranormal investigations. $

Electromagnetic Field Meter

TRIFIELD NATURAL EM METER
Electromagnetic Field Meter
This is the primary EMF meter used by the OES. It is one of the only EM meters on the market relevant to paranormal investigation as it detects natural DC fields, not manmade AC fields. $

Motion Detection

GE GESECMA30
Motion Detector
This is the primary motion detector used by the OES during paranormal investigations. It includes a remote control to safely arm the detector when no one is in the room. This model is no longer in production.

Communications

	HTC EVO 4G Android Phone This feature-rich smartphone is the primary phone used by the OES. Not only can it be used to place phone calls and text, it can also give GPS directions, access Internet/email, and access thousands of custom apps. $
	LG OPTIMUS S Android Phone Another feature-rich smartphone used by the OES. It can be used to place calls, get GPS directions, access the internet and email, and access thousands of custom apps.
	UNIDEN GMR885-2CK Two-Way Radio These GMR two-way radios transmit up to 8 miles and contains privacy codes. $
	COBRA PR590-2 WX EVP Two-Way Radio These GMR two-way radios transmit up to 8 miles and contains privacy codes. This model is no longer in production.

Computers & Software

	HEWLETT-PACKARD PAVILION ELITE E9260F Desktop Computer This HP PC is the primary computer used to built the OES website, store photos, and edit audio and video. It features an i5 quad-core processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 1TB hard drive. $
	TOSHIBA SATELLITE U305-S7467 Laptop Computer This is the primary laptop used by the OES to edit the website and to review audio and video. The laptop is also used in conjunction with the Delorme GPS software below. $
	DELL INSPIRON 1521 Laptop Computer This is the secondary laptop used by the OES, primarily for genealogical and historical research and in conjunction with the Delorme GPS software below. This model is no longer in production.
	TOSHIBA SATELLITE A25-S207 Laptop Computer This was the primary laptop used by the OES from 2002-2008. It is now used by our partners at Ohio Paranormal. This model is no longer in production.
	HEWLETT-PACKARD MEDIA CENTER M7350N Desktop Computer This was the primary computer used by the OES from 2006-2010 to build the website, store photos, and edit audio and video. It is now a back-up computer for the OES. This model is no longer in production.
	MICROSOFT EXPRESSION WEB 4 Software This is the program that is used to built the new version of the OES website released in 2011. $
	ADOBE AUDITION 3 Software This program is used to clean audio and background noise from EVP recordings on the devices above. $
	DELORME STREET ATLAS 2009 PLUS Software This program is used in conjunction with the Delorme Earthmate GPS Receiver and a laptop computer to map locations and receive directions in real-time. $
	ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 6.0, PREMIERE 4.0 ELEMENTS Software These two programs are used to edit/resize photos and to capture and edit video captured on the camcorders above. $