The Photo Tech

October 25, 2006

If you are a ghost hunter/paranormal investigator and you are in search of a new camera, you need to ask yourself a question. What else will I use this camera for? Do you have children that play high school sports? Or do you enjoy astronomy and would like to photograph star trails? If you answered yes to these questions, a simple point and shoot camera may not may not cut the mustard

For someone who wants a good all use camera, try an SLR. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex, which means that you can change the kind of lens that you use, as well as view your subject directly through the lens. The shutter speed, aperture, exposure, and focus can all be controlled manually or in an automatic mode. This will make a difficult photo opportunity, such as Friday night high school football, easy to tackle. Most SLR's accept a T-Mount, which will assist in using your camera with a telescope to photograph star trails or even lunar surface shots. Fully manual or in an automatic most, an SLR is the most versatile.

For others, an SLR may be too big and heavy to lug around. A good zoom lens camera may flip the bill. A zoom lens camera has built in zoom without the ability to change lenses. This type of camera is not as versatile as an SLR, but it is more compact to carry. Scenery, portraits, and travel are perfect examples of what a zoom lens camera is capable of handling. Daytime sports can also be photographed, just stay away from gymnasiums and stadium lights.

As far as ghost hunting, either style of camera will work, but an SLR is more versatile for the lower light situations that come along with ghost hunting.

Tip of The Month:

When purchasing a new camera, try your local camera store first. Their prices are comparable to the "Low Marts" and the expertise is excellent.

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