Depth on AT Pro pinpointer more accurate than original signal?

[LuckySteve]

I've noticed I'll get a deep signal (6-8")then when I pinpoint with the detector it says it's 2 inches. Is this normal? I know I could dig them all and I will start to, I just was curious if I was missing something.

 

[PKB]

Normal. Only time I look at depth is when I pin point

 

[jim tn]

The depth meter can fluctuate pretty good depending on the size of the target. I get a lot more depth info from tone and pinpoint. HH jim tn

 

[wyseman]

I agree with Jim.
The size of the target will make the depth vary.

 

[Eric in RI]

It also depends how high above the ground you are swinging. If you get a 6" deep target while swinging 2" above the ground, the depth would realistically be 4" when pin-pointing. Just my 2 cents.