f-5 or delta

Brian NH

Jr. Member
Aug 20, 2012
49
6
Rochester NH
Detector(s) used
Fisher Gold Bug Pro withh 11" DD Coil
Deteknix Xpointer
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Re posting. original post in wrong section. Moderator Feel free to remove original.

I had my eye on the Teknetics Delta 4000with DD coil for $379
Then when I add all the extras it came to over $550
I found the Fisher F5 with DD coil For $549 with extras added free. No pointer

Is f5 a good newbie detector not to complicated. Or stick with interest in Delta
Thanks for your help, Brian
 

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jerseydigs

Jr. Member
Dec 2, 2014
29
8
New Jersey
Detector(s) used
Fisher F5
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
I have been detecting for a year now. The Fisher F-5 has not failed me. It has been accurate, especially with coins. It is easy to learn and is a great intro machine. I have no regrets.
 

Phantasman

Gold Member
Nov 24, 2006
15,865
24,001
NE Tennessee
Detector(s) used
Nokta Simplex, Land Ranger Pro, Quick Draw Pro, Deteknix XPointer
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
The F5 has a "slight" learning curve, but should be OK if you read the manual and Mike Hillis F5 tips and tricks booklet. The hardest is understanding the gain and threshold controls that are not usually found on most detectors. The F5 leaves the Delta in the dust, IMO. So much more command of the ground.
 

SouthFLdigger

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Mar 16, 2014
470
344
Pembroke Pines, Fl
Detector(s) used
Beach:Fisher CZ-20, Beach Hunter ID 9.5" Whites DFX, Minelab Safari and Excalibur 2.
Park and Turf: Teknetics Gamma 6000,Teknetics Delta 4000,Nokta Fors Core
Loaners:ACE-250 9x12 and 7x9.
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Remember the Gamma 6000' same performance hardware as the Omega easier to use. The F5 is a really nice machine but it requires some reading like others stated.
 

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