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

 

Photography
Below are the digital and film still cameras used by the OES to capture the photos seen on this website.
 

 Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT - This is the new primary camera used to take photos for the OES website, bought in 2005. It is 8 megapixels, has a great zoom, and manual focus options. $

 Canon EOS Digital Rebel - A SLR camera with 6.3 megapixels, an excellent zoom, and manual focus options. Primarily used on paranormal investigations and for night photos. $

 Fuji FinePix S5100 - 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. $

 Hewlett-Packard PhotoSmart R507 - This compact 4.1 megapixel camera is used on both explorations and paranormal investigations. $

 Sony CyberShot DSC-P52 - A small 3.2 megapixel camera used primarily on paranormal investigations. This camera is no longer in production.

 Hewlett-Packard PhotoSmart 912 - This camera was used to take photos for the OES website from 2001-2005. It was only 2.4 megapixels, but it did a nice job. It is no longer in production.

 Hewlett-Packard PhotoSmart C200 - This 1.0 megapixel camera was the OES' primary camera when the website was founded until 2001. This camera is no longer in production.
 

 

Video
Below are the camcorders used by the OES to capture the videos seen on this website.
 

 Sony DCR TRV-19 - Primary camcorder used to take videos for the OES website. It has night vision, a digital interface, and records on MiniDV tapes. It is no longer in production.

 Sony CCD TRV-108 - This analog Hi8mm camera includes the night vision shot. This model is no longer in production.

 Sony TRV-37 - Produced in 2001, this camcorder has night vision and records on analog Hi8mm tapes. This model is no longer in production.

 Sony HVL-IRC - Nope, 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. $
 

 

Audio
Below are the digital and analog audio devices used by the OES to capture the EVPs on this website.
 

 Olympus WS-100 - Primary digital audio recorder used to record EVPs for the OES website. This 64mb recorder can store up to 27 hours of recording time and connects to a PC via built-in USB. $

  Sony ICD-B16 - It is a digital recorder that can hold up to 8 hours 15minutes of recording time. Used primarily for paranormal investigations. $

RCA RP5012 - This 16mb digital audio recorder can hold up to 6 hours of recording time. It is used primarily for paranormal investigations. $

RCA RP5013A - This 16mb digital audio recorder can hold up to 6 hours of recording time. It is used primarily for paranormal investigations. $

 GE Microcassette Recorder 35375 - This microcassette recorder operates very efficiently and comes with an external mic at most stores. $

 Sima SZM Microphone - The 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 - These headphones are used for listening to EVP recordings in real-time and for reviewing EVP evidence. $
 

 

Thermometers
Below are the various thermometers used by the OES to obtain temperature readings.
 

 Cen-Tech 92242 Thermocouple - Primary thermometer used to take instantaneous, real-time temperature readings of the surrounding air.

 Craftsman 82327 Infrared - This thermometer takes instant non-contact surface temperatures at the press of a button and uses a laser sight for accuracy. $

 Oregon Scientific RAR601 - This thermometer displays the temperature in the room where the base unit is as well as a wireless thermometer in a different room. $

 

 

Electromagnetic Field Meter
Below is the EMF Meter used by the OES to detect areas of possible paranormal activity.
 

 TriField Natural EM Meter - Primary EMF meter used by the OES. It rules out most manmade electrical interference (AC), detecting only natural fields (DC). $
 

 

Motion Detection
Below is the motion detection device used by the OES to detect areas of disturbance.
 

 GE GESECMA30 - Primary motion detector used by the OES. 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
Below are the communication devices used by the OES while out in the field.
 

 Samsung Instinct - This feature-rich cell phone is the primary phone used by the OES. It can be used to place phone calls, receive GPS directions, access the Internet and email. $

 Uniden GMR885-2CK - These GMR two-way radios transmit up to 8 miles and contains privacy codes. $

 Cobra PR590-2 WX EVP - These GMR two-way radios transmit up to 8 miles and contains privacy codes. This model is no longer in production.
 

 

Computers / Software
Below are the computers and software used by the OES.
 

 Hewlett-Packard Media Center m7350n - This HP Media Center PC is the primary computer used to build the OES website, store photos, and edit audio and video. This model is no longer in production.

 Toshiba Satellite U305-S7467 - 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 - This is the secondary laptop used by the OES used primarily for genealogical research and in conjunction with the Delorme GPS software below. This model is no longer in production.

 Toshiba Satellite A25-S207 - This was the primary laptop computer used by the OES from 2002-2008. It is now used by our partners at Ohio Paranormal. This model is no longer in production.

 Microsoft FrontPage 2003 - This is the program that's used to build the Ohio Exploration Society website. $

 Adobe Audition 1.5 - This program is used to clean audio and background noise from EVPs recorded on the devices above. $

 Delorme Street Atlas 2009 Plus - This program is in conjunction with the Delorme Earthmate GPS Receiver and a laptop computer to map locations and receive directions in real-time. $

 Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0 - This program is used to capture and edit video captured on the camcorders above. $