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What do Kiwi F75 owners think?
kaydubya  
Posted : Thursday, 2 May 2013 3:15:00 PM(UTC)
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I've been trying to school myself up in preparation for buying my first metal detector. Principally I'll be treasure hunting, but may try some gold prospecting in the course of time. I don't want to waste money on el cheapo equipment that I'll be wanting to replace in the near future so I'm considering a Fisher F75 with 11"DD and 5" coils, but a hell of a lot of amateur reviewers, particularly on American websites, are vociferous in their advice that the F75 is not a good choice for beginners. What do Kiwi F75 owners think? Can the F75 be handled by a "reasonably intelligent" Kiwi newbie?
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nzpoohbear40  
Posted : Thursday, 2 May 2013 5:11:48 PM(UTC)
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yes it sure can,there is alot to learn on it..but can be handled by begginers easy...you learn as you go..i have only used one a few times and
it was confusing at first but as you get use to it things get easyier...you put it on the all metal setting and turn sencativity to about 60 and away you go...you will dig most things at first but once you get use to the signals and the numbers you will soon learn what mostly to dig and what to ignore..

Now im not just saying this because i sell them...i only coment on ones i have used or have seen in action by others.
Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/
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mintcar  
Posted : Thursday, 2 May 2013 8:01:40 PM(UTC)
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Hi Kaydubya, You will not be a learner for long, I have a gold bug pro a great detector and the local agent are great to deal with what ever you decide Bill.
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DMNZ  
Posted : Saturday, 4 May 2013 9:22:29 PM(UTC)
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Have you considered an etrac? I saw one on tradme from Max on this forum. Aside from
The first day of beeping...it is awesome
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