Paranormal Gear Guide: Best Thermal Cameras and Tech to See the Unseen

FLIR TG165-X Thermal Imaging Camera with Bullseye Laser: Commercial Grade Infrared Camera for Building Inspection, HVAC and Electrical – Rugged, commercial-grade infrared camera that reveals temperature anomalies from -13°F to 572°F, perfect for spotting ghostly cold spots or unexplained heat signatures. ($$$)

• Operate in the field with drop-tested durability, dust/oil resistance, and onboard storage for up to 50,000 images.
• Pinpoint anomalies with a bullseye laser to ensure you’re scanning the exact area of interest.
• Visualize unseen entities using MSX technology that overlays visible-light details onto thermal images for clearer evidence.

FLIR ONE Pro – Thermal Imaging Camera (iPhone / Android) – A compact, rugged infrared camera that plugs into your phone, turning it into a ghost-hunting heat detector capable of spotting temperature anomalies from up to 752°F down to subtle cold spots. ($$$)

• Store and share findings instantly with secure cloud backup, making it easy to review, analyze, and send evidence to fellow investigators.
• Investigate anywhere with a portable design that plugs directly into your phone—ideal for spur-of-the-moment ghost hunts or documenting evidence on location.
• Reveal the unseen using VividIR and MSX technology for crisp, detailed thermal images that could expose entities lurking just outside the visible spectrum.

Seek Thermal – Reveal 300 Thermal Camera – A rugged, high-resolution handheld thermal imager with long-range detection and a powerful built-in flashlight, perfect for pinpointing unexplained heat or cold sources during field investigations. ($$$$)

• Rugged reliability ensures it can handle dark, dusty, and damp environments often encountered in paranormal fieldwork.
• Spot anomalies from afar with a 320 x 240 resolution thermal sensor and over 100 meters of detection range—ideal for scanning abandoned buildings or outdoor sites.
• Document your evidence using built-in image and video capture to preserve those eerie temperature shifts for later review.

K-II EMF Meter Deluxe – The iconic handheld electromagnetic field detector trusted by paranormal investigators worldwide. ($)

• Paranormal mainstay: Frequently featured on ghost-hunting shows and valued for its simplicity and responsiveness in detecting unexplained electromagnetic anomalies.
• Fast visual feedback: Instantly registers EMF spikes via a bright, easy-to-read LED scale—ideal for dark hallways or daylight investigations.
• Field-ready durability: Rugged, portable, and reliable for repeated use in varied environments.

Mel Meter 8704R – Dual-function tool combining precise EMF detection with digital temperature monitoring for serious investigations. ($$)

• Investigation-ready design: Night-vision-friendly red display, built-in flashlight, and rugged build for field use in dark or challenging locations.
• Two-in-one detection: Monitors electromagnetic fields and ambient temperature changes simultaneously.
• Active alerts: REM function signals shifts in surrounding energy fields, while ATDD gives light and sound alerts for ±5°F temperature deviations.

GQ EMF-390 Multi-Field Meter – Advanced 3-in-1 device detecting EMF, RF (up to 10 GHz, including 5G), and electric fields with real-time analysis. ($$)

• Real-time insight: Built-in RF Spectrum Analyzer and RF Browser visualize signal strength and patterns to detect unusual spikes or interference.
• Full-spectrum detection: Monitors electromagnetic fields, electric fields, and radio frequencies from sources like power lines, WiFi, smart meters, and cell towers.
• Paranormal-ready features: Instant source recognition and data logging make it easier to track and correlate environmental anomalies during investigations.

High-Sensitivity Night Vision Monocular with IR Illuminator – A rugged, weather-resistant monocular that captures crystal-clear photos and video in complete darkness up to 1,150 feet away.

• Enhance visibility with the built-in IR illuminator or add an extra IR flashlight for extreme-range surveillance.
• Spot distant anomalies in abandoned buildings, wooded areas, or open fields without giving away your position.
• Record evidence in 5MP stills or 720p HD video with audio for later analysis.

850nm IR Illuminator from Univivi – A compact, waterproof infrared floodlight that automatically switches on at dusk, providing powerful invisible illumination for enhanced night-vision in tight or pitch-dark environments. ($)

• Light the unseen: Cast invisible infrared light across your scene, making thermal or night-vision footage glow with detail—ideal for scanning haunted hallways or creepy crawlspaces.
• Smart and rugged: Auto on/off via a photocell, housed in IP67-rated aluminum, so it’s both energy-efficient and tough enough for rough-and-tumble investigations.
• Wide-angle coverage: The 90° floodlight spreads even illumination without hotspots—perfect for illuminating rooms or yards, not just narrow corridors.

Note: This kind of IR lighting is exactly how some viral “alien sighting” videos gain that otherworldly glow. A house surveillance clip from Compton recently went bonkers online after capturing a fast-moving, vaguely humanoid figure—one invisible to the naked eye but eerily lit via infrared. (Read more here )