What Fisher Model F75 is the Best for Overall Performance?

[silverseeker 2]

Hello All, Been thinking about adding an F75 to the Arsenal.
Have never used one but my partner used to use one
before he moved away. He always had good luck with his.
So if I purchase one, you guys who use the F75, which Model do you SUGGEST!!! Thanks for all replies...
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[jim tn]

I still have a F 75 LTD DST, but if buying another I would go for the F 75 multi purpose. It is the basic F 75 it appears. I never use the DST on mine, but those that come with the boost mode I did find the mode beneficial when woods hunting and couldn't keep the coil skimming the ground. The boost mode gives some added depth and excels when having to swing the coil a few inches about the brush. The 5 x 10 coil is great for woods hunting conditions, too. HH Jim Tn

 

[silverseeker 2]

I still have a F 75 LTD DST, but if buying another I would go for the F 75 multi purpose. It is the basic F 75 it appears. I never use the DST on mine, but those that come with the boost mode I did find the mode beneficial when woods hunting and couldn't keep the coil skimming the ground. The boost mode gives some added depth and excels when having to swing the coil a few inches about the brush. The 5 x 10 coil is great for woods hunting conditions, too. HH Jim Tn

Appreciate your Input Jim Tn.. I guess not too many are
running the F75 these days with all the Claims to the latest and greatest machines these days. In my opinion after seeing my old partner using his F75, you can't really go wrong with this Fisher
Model... Again, Thanks much!
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[Daniel Tn]

I would steer clear of the DST models if you want the best depth.

 

[marcomo]

It's a tradeoff. Lose some depth with the dst or deal with a detector that is an emi magnet without it.

 

[jim tn]

It's a tradeoff. Lose some depth with the dst or deal with a detector that is an emi magnet without it.

I've heard a few others over the years say this about F 75's, but with 3 different one's, never found that to be the case. And for the most part, I am a urban hunter. Nor, did 4 of my hunting buddies that also had 75's. Two of my F 75's had DST, but I always ran with it off. HH jim tn

 

[Blawson]

How much depth is lost with DST? Is this only if it’s turned on or overall if the unit has DST?

 

[DigDog]

What is dat and how does it work if you don’t mind me asking

 

[relicmeister]

digital EMI filter which new models allow on or off by choice. I just ordered black Ltd model - I had the “new “ edition which had DST alway on. Worked good for me. When I get this I’ll certainly try with DST off on low emi areas like old woods where it might give greater depth and clearance over brush. I loved the f75 but sold only to defray cost of equinox. I have Nox 900 and Deus 2 which are both modern digital machines and are excellent, but I wanted a more basic time tested machine that runs on regular batteries, has worlds best ergonomics and balance. Just a well designed VLF that may add something extra to the D2 and nox900 based on new vs old technology.

 

[relicmeister]

I also consider it a legacy detector, and although my D2 using the WS6 as master is hands down the easiest swing available, the f75 is a dream to swing. The stock coil is big enough and deep enough to to it all, and plenty of large modestly priced coils are available if I ever get a huge permission where coverage is key. The f75 Ltd also comes with the white fisher 5” coil for target and iron dense areas. Users say it’s sharp and deep, so it’ll be an asset in many cases.


I will not be surprised if I start making new finds in the places I’ve hit hard with the D2 and Nox - it will be interesting to see. Frankly, my finds totals dropped when I was only using the advanced SMF machines, some in part there were more relics in the ground then, but certainly I did well with my Teknetics Omega and with my f75. I got the f75 with 11” and 5” coils for $450 new while the base f75 cost $419-kinda a no brainer choice.