What about a fisher f75 as a upgrade?

[JTucci]

I am looking to upgrade from my ace 350. I am considering the fisher f75. I mainly look for deep coins in parks. I am looking for a light weight model. If anyone has one let me know if you are happy with your choice. How deep does this machine go?
Thanks

 

[TNkayaker]

I have an F75 LTD. The latest model with DST. My style of hunting is really for the shallower jewelry in parks, sand, tot lots, sports areas. For that type of hunting the F75 is kind of overkill. It sees so much in the ground and so deep, even at low gain settings, that it can wear me out! The smaller coils help alot, as there is less under the coil at any given time.

At some older areas, it worked great for me. It got me some deep silver dimes, a buffalo, tokens, and pocket watch bezels that my other machines couldn't see. I think with a smaller coil, or in a park that is not too trashy, the F75 is great for the type of hunting you want to do. Focus on the tones, and don't stress if the VDI jumps around a bit. Dig the good, faint tones and you will find the deep coins.

Mark

 

[Curbdog]

I swing a T2, a close cousin to the F75. Before I sent it in for the upgrade. I could really only use the T2 in rural, relic-hunting. With the DST, I can actually use it in the city if need be.

The T2 isn't really labelled a coin-shooter for sure. It's pedigree is in relic-hunting. If you have the NEL Sharpshooter or use the 5" I don't see why one couldn't coin shoot with it. My T2 screamed out on a 6" deep Barber dime in the middle of a huge cow pasture. The key, like said before, is not to be afraid to really lower the sensitivity. In machines like the F75 and the T2 it doesn't really translate into a huge loss of depth, like many other machines.

 

[Rawhide]

F75 is great for parks.

I own and use the F75 mostly for park hunting due to health. It is light, and very helpful with all my different hunts. It is very deep, and bp and de modes will kill it in the park. A small coil makes it really dangerous. Now the F75 has a lot of options, and not a turn on and go machine. You also dont need to use much sensitivity with it as you will get coil overload in a trashy area. If you have any questions about the F75 please ask, I can answer most of them. I just purchased a AT Pro to compliment my F75 and use a TRX pin pointer. You wont need any other detectors if you buy the F75. Unless your going diving. The F44 also ha the great iron fe tone the F75 does, and would be a more affordable mode with a little weather proofing for those wet hunts

 

[JTucci]

I swing a T2, a close cousin to the F75. Before I sent it in for the upgrade. I could really only use the T2 in rural, relic-hunting. With the DST, I can actually use it in the city if need be.

The T2 isn't really labelled a coin-shooter for sure. It's pedigree is in relic-hunting. If you have the NEL Sharpshooter or use the 5" I don't see why one couldn't coin shoot with it. My T2 screamed out on a 6" deep Barber dime in the middle of a huge cow pasture. The key, like said before, is not to be afraid to really lower the sensitivity. In machines like the F75 and the T2 it doesn't really translate into a huge loss of depth, like many other machines.

I will have to check that one out. Thanks for the info.

 

[tnsharpshooter]

I am looking to upgrade from my ace 350. I am considering the fisher f75. I mainly look for deep coins in parks. I am looking for a light weight model. If anyone has one let me know if you are happy with your choice. How deep does this machine go?
Thanks

There are differences in EMI handling between the DST and non DST units.
The non DST units in ARE deeper than the DST units using All Metal. Using disc (on paper) the non DST units are deeper than DST units---but with EMI the DST units in many areas offer more usable effective depth.

As far as depth goes---on nickels------------DEEP
On silver IMO not quite as deep as minelabs; especially on dimes (medium mineralized soil), milder or inert soil depth more similar to minelab.
Mineral handling abilities I would rate average vs say above average for minelabs
Small coil performance is above average---deep too.
The DST version IMO has a smaller learning curve vs non DST model---with non DST model being generally more noisy as the reason why.
One thing you'll notice on the deepest of targets---tendency for detector to give jumpy/fluctuating VDI/TID.
Battery life-very good.

You'll notice I referenced minelab in my comments. I've used ACE 350 for a total of 3 outings (belonged to a friend). F75 is deeper, separates better than ACE 350. Definitely IMO an upgrade---good upgrade IMO as long as you get the DST F75 model. The non upgraded mode is more noisy say using in the city, so not my choice.

 

[JTucci]

There are differences in EMI handling between the DST and non DST units.
The non DST units in ARE deeper than the DST units using All Metal. Using disc (on paper) the non DST units are deeper than DST units---but with EMI the DST units in many areas offer more usable effective depth.

As far as depth goes---on nickels------------DEEP
On silver IMO not quite as deep as minelabs; especially on dimes (medium mineralized soil), milder or inert soil depth more similar to minelab.
Mineral handling abilities I would rate average vs say above average for minelabs
Small coil performance is above average---deep too.
The DST version IMO has a smaller learning curve vs non DST model---with non DST model being generally more noisy as the reason why.
One thing you'll notice on the deepest of targets---tendency for detector to give jumpy/fluctuating VDI/TID.
Battery life-very good.

You'll notice I referenced minelab in my comments. I've used ACE 350 for a total of 3 outings (belonged to a friend). F75 is deeper, separates better than ACE 350. Definitely IMO an upgrade---good upgrade IMO as long as you get the DST F75 model. The non upgraded mode is more noisy say using in the city, so not my choice.

Thanks for the info. I will take a look at the dst f75. When you said the mine labs are deeper. What one were you talking about? I know the etrack would be deeper but not ready to take that plunge. do you think the xterra 705 would also be a good choice? I am thinking about that one now too.

 

[tnsharpshooter]

Thanks for the info. I will take a look at the dst f75. When you said the mine labs are deeper. What one were you talking about? I know the etrack would be deeper but not ready to take that plunge. do you think the xterra 705 would also be a good choice? I am thinking about that one now too.

I'm sorry, I was referring to the explorer/Etrac/Ctx detectors. I have no experience with the 705, so I can't answer or give recommendation. And remember ground mineral levels do play a part in the reason for example the etrac will be deeper say on a silver dime. In the milder ground the depth differences (giving tone) are very similar. Nickels in the milder ground, the DST F75 may in fact be deeper.

BTW, I can say without question running all the detectors I've owned--F75SE, White's V3i, CTX, Etrac, Racer, CoRe, Deus, XS Explorer, F75LTD2 (DST unit)

I've dug my deepest mid and low conductors with F75LTD2. But understand when I dug these deepest targets with DST F75 I was relic hunting digging all nonferrous--so TID not so important. And this with all detectors I've listed wearing stock coils. The deepest silver was dug with Minelab CTX.

Now I do have a pulse machine---but it's unfair to compare with the above.

 

[basstrackerman]

Ive used most top end machines.. and the etrac may be slightly deeper, the F75ltd2 is the best all around detector ive used.. i have found as much silver or more and more gold than other machines ive used..also the F70 is the little brother to F75 and just as deep..

 

[JTucci]

Thanks for all the input, this is good information. I am still leaning towards the f75.


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[musicnut1986]

I've only had my F75 for a few months and am still learning it but I've had good results so far. I can't compare to a 350 cause I've never owned one. I can say that not long after I got it I found a crushed silver ring in a park that has been pretty well hunted out. I don't recall the numbers but they were jumpy and seemed a little off but the signal was strong. The ring was about 8" deep, using the Garrett pro-pointer as an measuring reference. It has a lot of adjustability but using middle-of-the-road settings will find coin sized objects in the standard coin shooting range of 1" - 6" all day long without worrying about not having it set correctly. I'm still learning what it can do.