Prizm question

[txop]

I had a Prizm when they first came out. I really don't remember which model. I do remember that when I turned it off and back on I had to reset the disc again.. It didn't remember the last settings.

Are they still the same way??

 

[Monte]

will all lose the settings when the detector is turned 'Off.' The Prizm 6T will retain your custom settings unless a.. You remove the batteries or b.. the batteries die.

Personally, I think that this isn't really such a bad thing, and here's why. First, metal detecting hobbyists come in a wide range of knowledge and experience. I am certain that the more a newcomer has to use a control or two the more likely they are going to learn what some adjustments can and can't do. With some up-line models, such as the MXT, a user has to learn the differences between the Coin & Jewelry and Relic modes; learn the effects tied in with the Gain control other than simply a sensitivity regulation; and learn when to and not to 'Lock' the Auto-Trac function. There's more but those three are in addition to learning about Discrimination adjustment.

Some models, such as the XLT or Spectra V3, certainly have a lot more to learn and master in the way of adjustments and are better suited to the hobbyist who detects more frequently and "gets into" detecting more so far as knowledge of functions and settings is concerned. Of all the controls that an average hobbyists might use, I think Discrimination is perhaps the most important. I can't begin to tell you how many times in the 4

 

[Old Katz]

Monte:

I am curious about something....The CoinMasters pinpoint. How is it different from the
MXT VCO pinpoint? Is it the same as my MXT or do you have to move it across the target by
Xing it like I did with my Vaquero and hope I am spot on when digging it up? I don't remember if I asked you that before.

Katz

 

[txop]

Monte,

Thanks for the reply. I know it's not a big deal but I just wondered. I think I am going to pick one up for school yard hunting.

I had back surgery last year and my back kills me with my MXT, especially when I hunt with the bigfoot on it. I am still going to keep it but just looking for something super light.

I hope this thing is light enough for my purpose.

Thanks for taking time to answer my question,

Harold

 

[Monte]

the Coinmaster isn't all that bad. Still, for workign tot lots or places with metal structures, the Prizm Shooter coil (elliptical D-D design) ought to work well. The one I evaluated with the Prizm 6T I had was rather impressive.

With my MXT and XLT, I keep a 6

 

[txop]

Monte,

Sorry to hear about you back pain. I had another operation this week so I am in recovery again, but I am not going to let it stop me. At least not yet. I do have the 4x6 DD as well as other coils for the MXT. I just love the Bigfoot for a first pass but it is heavy.

I have a Shadow X3 for a beeper and I love it. I think the coinmaster will fix the bill for a lightweight ID detector. I will probably get the 4x6 DD for it to make it even lighter.

I am in Texas where the ground is clay and hard so most coins are less than 6 inches. Just about any detector works well here. You just have to decide on the features you want.

I did order a Coinmaster from a local dealer and it will be here tomorrow.

Thanks again for your input.

Harold

 

[Monte]

Monte:

I am curious about something....The CoinMasters pinpoint. How is it different from the
MXT VCO pinpoint? Is it the same as my MXT or do you have to move it across the target by
Xing it like I did with my Vaquero and hope I am spot on when digging it up?

The Coinmaster & Prizms (except the 6T) are different from the MXT when it comes to the 'pinpoint' function, but they aren't bad. More like the Classic series, but you can detune which helps with shallower targets.

As for being "spot on," a having a good All Metal or Pinpoint "mode," use of a smaller-than-stock coil, and having a round-shaped target that is relatively shallow and laying "flat-to-the-coil" w/o any nearby targets can definitely make a condition where pinpointing a target can often be "spot on." However, with nearby masking metal targets or using a large coil, or having a target that is on an odd angle, such as a ring nearly "on edge" or a coil at 45