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bristol23

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Hello, i'm a beginner to metal detecting and in need of advice. I'm considering buying a Fisher 75 and would like to know if anyone has any opinions, good or bad, on this model. Is it a good model for beginners or is there another model that may suit better? Any feedback would be appreciated.......
 
The F 75 is a great detector. Is it good for a beginner to start right off with? I would say, probably not. I usually recommend a beginner starting off with something less then the big bucks models as they are easier to grasp for those just getting started in this great hobby and thus far less chance of becoming discouraged, right off. I don't have the F 5, but I am seeing and hearing some very good things about it, including ease of operation, and it is less then half the price of the F 75. Just MHO, anyway. Good luck and welcome to a great hobby. HH jim tn
 
Bristol I think this would be a bit much for a beginner and you may loose interest (I see seasoned users struggling with this detector at times), I would highly suggest getting the F5. With it's great user interface it'll really help you learn the machine well, and it's a powerful machine to boot.

Here's a nice writeup on the F5:

F5 Review
 
As I have said before, if I were to try to learn to fly, I probably would not start off trying to learn to fly a 747. 747 is a great plane but They always start you off with a much eaiser plane to start with. I think of the F75 as a 747.....Jack
 
Start with an F 2. Resonably priced, Easy to use. Good depth. Nice target ID. If you don't care for the hobby, you can sell it without losing a ton of money. If you like the hobby, you can upgrde from there.

jimmyk in Missouri
 
You may want to try the F5. It is a great machine as I have the F75 and F5. I have videos on youtube with both detectors and the F5 is a great backup. It is fast does well for relic hunting and is great for turf hunting. If I was starting the F75 would be way too much for me and I would not enjoy the hobby.
 
Bristol23
I go with the rest of the members here. If you are just starting out there is so much to learn. It is very easy to get overwhelmed. It is easier if you have a simple detector like the F2 or. We are just telling you because most of us have seen it time and time again when a person finds out that metal detecting is not that easy. The detector goes in the closet and may stay there for years. You must find out if you are the type of person that will do metal detecting. It takes lots of time, patience, luck and hard work and it is an unusual person that will stay with it. You have to love the hunt more than anything else otherwise you will not stay with it. When you have been hunting for hours in the hot sun, your tired, dirty, bored, body aches, sweat pouring off you and you have found 12 pennies. Even the hardiest have second thoughts about going out any more.
Slide into metal detecting with a simple detector and if you have a friend that metal detects that will help that is even
better. Don't spend a lot on your first metal detector it maybe a waste of time or it may not. If it isn't you will be here posting. If not you will be looking at another hobby to try.
Thanks for reading....Z
 
You might consider an F-70. A little easier to use than an F-75. A lot more stable in certain instances. The F-75 is one hot awesome machine for sure but for the money, I would say the F-70 is about 85% of the F-75 as far as performance at 2/3rd's the price.

I would also say that the F-2 to F-5 are also good choices. But if you want a top end machine at first at a very good price, then the F-70 is the machine.
 
Bristol----I think you're getting some REAL GOOD advice here!---When I started detecting back in the 1970's-there would be times when I would come home with a headache, backache & everything else ache--disgusted & discouraged.--I'd say "that's it for me"!!---But in the next day or two, I'd be right back out there "trying" again.---Why??--Because I'd gotten this fine hobby "in my blood", and I couldn't lay it down.--Also, detectors (and times) have changed SO MUCH since those days.---We really had nobody to turn to back in those days for advice or info (at least where I was located).--You are very fortunate to have MANY excellent hunters here on this forum that are able & willing to help you.----So MY advice: In truth-this hobby certainly isn't for everyone.--There are several very good, reasoneably priced "starter detectors" on the market.--Listen to the guys--do your research--and don't be in a big hurry to make your decision on a detector.--Purchase the one that you feel is the best for YOU (based on knowledge & facts).---When you do start detecting--give it some time!---A lot of us here have thousands of hours behind these things & I don't know about anyone else but I'm still learning & got PLENTY to learn yet (I'm going on 70 yrs. old).---END OF SERMON!--------Best regards to all, Del
 
Thanks everyone for your help ! You may have saved me from a huge mistake.... Looks like I may give the F5 a go then.....
 
I know this is the Fisher forum, but I own only one Fisher detector and it is the F75. Now..I started with the Garrett Ace 250 then moved up to the F75. I have been watching lowboys video's as well as others on the F5. Looks like an awesome detector. I tell you though. When I go coin hunting I take my Ace 250. GRANTED my F75 scaned some of the same holes I dug with my Ace250 and found coins that I missed with the 250...Case in point being the 1854 Seated quarter I found in my backyard. I went over that spot a million times with my 250 and found some clad and whatnot, but re scanned and found the quarter way way deeper in the ground..Deep. So choose detectors wisely. Watch the videos on youtube and get good info on different detectors.
 
I see it time and time again in the club I am in. Been there thirty years. A new person to detecting comes in with a complicated detector. Then you see them with a simple turn on and go detector. The complicated detector is either for sale or in a closet at home. They go to a detector shop and say they want the best detector made which nearly always is the most expensive one they have. (and the most complicated) .....Jack
 
which model would you recommend? everyone seems to have different opinions on everything, theres always good points and bad. It's hard to know when you're starting out what is best, which is why you rely on the advice of others
 
bristol23 said:
which model would you recommend? everyone seems to have different opinions on everything, theres always good points and bad. It's hard to know when you're starting out what is best, which is why you rely on the advice of others
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Fisher CZ-3D. There just isn't another detector that is: as easy to use,any deeper,built as well,more accurate,will hunt anywhere(what EMI?). It's a machine that is simple to learn and you won't have to upgrade........ ever. JMHO:fisher:
 
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