Depth Meter Accuracy

[earthmansurfer]

THANKS for all the great replies guys! Been a while since I've really detected and my 800 came today, so the videos will eventually start up again!
If it isn't too freezing here in Germany on the weekend, I'll go for a hunt with my daughter and report back re the depth meter.

EMS

 

[Wayfarer]

I personally have found it to be relatively accurate, for what it's worth, on coin-sized targets. I find it interesting that many are saying they feel it's entirely inaccurate; that has not been my experience.

Steve

After doing the factory rest on mine, it improved the accuracy, but still reads about one triangle (2") too deep most of the time. I swing low, so that's not the issue. I have been running on Sensitivity 20. Maybe you are running hotter 22+? Still it doesn't bother me since like others have said, I don't use it much except for a rough estimate and mostly go by sound.

The only thing I can think of why some are saying they are getting inaccurate readings and some aren't is different noise cancel settings and/or ground balance points having some sort of an affect on the depth readings.

I think the biggest variable is the soil. But for me again it has been pretty close. I generally have hot soil.

Maybe that has something to do with it too. I have fairly mild soil.

And Steve, yes, it is accurate on larger coins, quarters and up. And I have been running at 20 (or even lower in EMI areas). There are just too many variables to know for sure what the reason is, but it hasn't been a problem for me, just something I've noticed.

EMS, congrats on the new Equinox! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the new machine after you've had a chance to play with it for awhile. You have always been very scientific about your observations and have helped a lot of us better understand what is going on with our detectors. In particular, what you think of this new Multi-IQ technology, whether it is really a breakthrough or just a rehash. I think it's managed to squeeze out a little better Target ID accuracy and unmasking, but time will tell whether it's a big leap or not. Good luck!