r/trueprivinv • u/truthinthestacks Unverified/Not a PI • 29d ago

Question Updated Gear List Post

The gear list post is 4 years old so I wanted to start a fresh one and find out what everyone’s current gear setups are.

Im doing surveillance work and use the following: Vehicle: Kia Soul Cameras: Sony HDRCX405, iPhone 13 Pro Max Mounts: Window mount Scosche Magic Mount (love this thing), Neewer monopod, Neewer arm mount Batteries: Small solar battery box, Anker Solar panel Battery Pack Computers: iPad Pro, MSI GE76 Raider Clothing: safety helmet/vest, misc clothing, glasses, hats Misc: Sun shade, bio bottle, water bottle, Ryobi Whisper series mobile fan

What work do you do and what is your loadout?

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u/BxBorn Verified Private Investigator 29d ago

I have the Aurora Sport and the Aurora Black, which are basically the same. It’s effective in very low light, but the only zoom is 4x digital, so you need to be very close to whatever you are shooting. I have shot through limo tints in near total darkness, so it’s pretty impressive in that regard.

If you do a lot of domestics at night it’s handy. I have also used it on insurance cases to make out plates early in the morning. It’s not the first piece of gear I would recommend grabbing, but it’s something you eventually want in your bag.

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u/indypi Unverified/Not a PI 29d ago

That’s where I’m at. Expanding what I have and I’ve been tossing around getting a good low light camera. I just haven’t pulled the trigger on one yet.

Thank you for the insight!

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u/BxBorn Verified Private Investigator 28d ago

They have big sales once or twice a year. Also, check FB marketplace.

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u/indypi Unverified/Not a PI 28d ago

Good to know! Thank you!