Skip directly to content

Video Equipment

The MTPRS uses a wide range of Video Equipment during an investigation. Listed below you will find the models used by the MTPRS on cases.

The MTPRS highly recommends the following devices for use in paranormal research.

PC Based DVR System

MTPRS DVR SYSTEM

In March of 2009 the MTPRS started using a custom built DVR system. The system can host up to eight cameras at 30 frames per second. On most cases we only run four cameras however the system works very well running all eight.


Each of our IR night vision cameras run at a high resolution of 520 TV

Moditronic Full Spectrum HD Camcorder

Moditronic Full Spectrum

3 inch Monitor. 4X Digital Zoom. Long lasting rechargeable battery. Quick USB 2.0. Up to 32GB of memory for hours of video in true 1080P HD format. Easy to use, YouTube ready. EVP capabilities. Software included. Shipped with 2GB SDHC memory card.

This camera is modified by Moditronic.

Sima SL-20IR IR System

Sima SL-20IR System
  • Shoe mount compatible with all Pro & consumer video camcorders
  • Patent pending interlocking design
  • Effective distance approximately 20-30'
  • Slim lightweight design
  • Safe to touch-does not get hot

The Sima SL-20IR system is currently being phased out of our normal equipment due to poor battery life and

Sony HVLIRM IR System

Sony HVLIRM System
  • Extend the range of Nightshot system from 10 feet to 100 feet
  • Infrared emission for shooting in total darkness
  • Adjustable light output
  • Powered by 2 AA batteries or InfoLithium M series battery packs

The Sony HVLIRM illuminator has replaced our Sima SL-20IR lights.

Sony Handycam DCR-SR65 HDD

Sony Handycam DCR-SR65
  • Capture video to hard disk drive; 40 GB storage
  • 25x optical zoom, 2000x digital zoom; Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
  • 2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel Clear Photo LCD
  • Built-in zoom microphone with 2-channel recording
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo media slot
  • Nightshot IR System

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV103

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV103
  • 360x digital zoom
  • High-quality Digital 8 format
  • Infrared night video capability
  • Stereo recording
  • 2.5-inch swivel LCD screen