BOWSER link=topic=6223.msg73499#msg73499 date=1309107444 said:
Before purchasing one of these units be sure to get a good eye exam.Beep and dig is the key,By the time you get through analyzing ,some guy with a beep and dig 200.00 machine will pass you and get all the goodies.this machine is designed for the truly talented and MIT graduates. jmhop 8/
I hunt parks that have been hammered to death with all variations of detectors. The coins that remain are shallow clad, and keepers that are either to deep for most detectors, or more commonly in to close of proximity to trash targets, that hide their location to the average detector. They are still there for a reason, and are being found now for a reason. The recent innovations in metal detecting technology have made these coins visible. Detectors like the E-trac and V3/V3i transcend the the old standards of separation, and bring it to a whole new level of multiple target prioritization based on conductivity and intensity of response. While the analyze functions of the V3/V3i are pretty useless on deep targets, and multiple close proximity targets, it does play a roll in the proper identification of shallower targets (jewelry, clad coins). Getting the right settings for your location play an especially important roll in success with higher end detectors. With the advent of the Internet, and forums like this one you can take a more complicated detector and in short order get a program that works for you in your area. I have taken individuals out in the field and set up their new V3/v3i detectors for them, and watched them find Silver the first time out in well hunted grounds. For them it was a turn on and go experience. Getting help, and educating yourself is really the first step in gaining knowledge and understanding anything in life. You don't have to be truly talented or an MIT graduate, you just have to be determined, and open to learning from all the wonderful help available on the Internet forums.
Years ago I used to follow one individual on another forum. He always made great finds. He spoke of technique, location, and mastering the nuances of variuos detectors. I watched, listened , and learned. Through his patient replies to my questions I became a better detectorist. He is still making great finds today, and still shares his knowledge. I still watch, listen, and learn. This is what it is all about. I personally do not believe in the phrase learning curve, at least not with help like this available. By the way that detectorist who not so long ago helped me out with my DFX...
...well, that would be our own
angellionel 
Jack
erfect10: thanks :white:usaflag::