For taking pictures of ghosts which one do you think gives you a better chance?

I would have thought that Digital would be best? But what do I know.

hehe I think polaroid is the best though for small groups with limited capitol it, would be tuff

35mm camera - this type of camera is the preferred camera to use in taking spirit photographs with the use of 400 speed film....
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We tend to use both as well as a camcorder.

I think if you have access to both, use them. The only thing that seems to be a downfall of digital cameras is the whole 'orbs' issue, but I will stop myself there before I go on a rant lol!

doesn't sound like ranting....

I use digital camera's as well as night visions cams. I much prefair digital cam's

I think that both have their advantages and disadvantages, as I say if you have access to both, why not use them, in fact that would probably be even better, if you experience something and photograph it, it would interesting to compare what is caught through them both and compare. I do think sometimes though that digital cameras are 'too good' if that makes any sense, like the whole orbs topic, nearly every single one of those (IMO) are explainable, but there are legions of people out there who swear they are 'proof positive' of spectral energy. The advancements in technology we have at our disposal these days are indeed impressive, and are certainly a thousand miles away from the days of investigators such as Harry Price, but I do also think that this is having a detrimental effect on the subject as it's easy to misinterpret information and also to tamper with it.

*gets off soapbox*

the digital is becoming more and more popular for many reasons.... primarily being instant results and no money spent on development. They both have pros and cons (the 35 mm produces a negative that can be used for comparison, there is no data drops, etc. .... the digital does not allow for manipulation of film developing, is cheaper to use thus allowing many more photos, etc....

I know nothing about camera's, except that one must focus, and click the little button...however, I have an assortment of camera's, but always plump for the digital...why make life harder?

Welcome to GM Lauren!

I think you just put it in a nutshell, in this digital age we are all geared toward convenience, for example, if you are in a graveyard one night, do you really want to be messing about with light levels, focusing etc? its easier to point and click. The unfortunate side to it is that its easier to misinterpret what you get on a digital (imo)

Thanks Gigan...



er...I hesitate to ask...being um...technologically challenged as they say...how so?

well, with orbs and so forth (which I give no credence to). Things get picked up easier on digital, and they are more than likely everyday things, but they look 'supernatural'. I could take a picture in my apartment right now and get loads of orbs, no ghosts though.

Ah!! Now see, I posted a comment in a thread just the other day on the subject of 'orbs.'

I took some shots for a project with my digital camera a few weeks ago...and was frustrated to find these 'orbs' on every one of them...

Initially I was intrigued as these things seem to have moved around with the sequence of the shots...however, on cleaning the lens and retaking the shots, there wasn't an orb in sight.

I kept one or two of the original shots, and compared them with supposedly orb snaps in image gallery UM, they could have been galleried alongside them they were so similar.

Like you, I do not believe there is anything to this 'phenomenon.'

most orb is the energy being transferred from a source....i.e. powerlines, heat energy, batteries, people, etc....
for more information on digital or 35 mm camera at this link

Using both is ideal. Our team uses both because we want to rule out error whenever we can. 35 mm takes great pictures, but you have to worry about problems arising when pictures are developed. Digital cameras are excellent as they give the group immediate access to images and save on the expense of film and processing. Video cameras are great too. In fact, the more equipment, the merrier!

When it comes to the opportunity of catching a spirit on camera, you simply can't have enough pictures!

Dayna

I've been giving this much thought and I have to say that while digital tends to pick up certain artefacts... it seems to me that 35mm has a tendency to pick up the REAL deal... you can't fault film...

plus it looks awesome

hey chad, whatever happened to your pet parrot?