Capturing photographic evidence is the ultimate aim of most ghost hunts, so having the right camera is important. The most suitable camera for an investigation depends on your expertise as a photographer and your budget, as the cost of good cameras ranges dramatically. You can use anything from a cheap compact camera to top-of-the-line digital SLR cameras. Even a modern phone's camera is easily good enough to use during a paranormal investigation. Some people find it easier to capture a ghost on a traditional film camera rather than a digital camera or smartphone.

Spirit photography is a field of photography that aims to capture images of ghosts or apparitions in the shot. The principles are very old, dating back to the early 19th century, and as cameras have gotten better and more advanced, so have the photos of spirits.

As a paranormal investigator, you should take care to ensure your photos are...