Deeptech Vista Mini Max first pictures

Here we have the latest prototype from Deeptech, it is called the Mini Max.
This machine is based on the original Mini with one or two neat additions, including a frequency change, it is now running on 18 Khz.

As always with the Mini range the controls are very simple
The Mini Max has an added discrimination control which even at maximum will only reject Iron.

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Out and about with the metal detectives detecting club

I had a good day at the metal detectives metal detecting club, everyone made me feel very welcome and I have to say the organisation was very professional.
Before every dig all members attend a team talk and induction, club rules are emphasised and dig boundaries are highlighted on maps which are allocated to every member.

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The new Minelab Go Find range of metal detectors

Minelab are due to release their new Go Find range of metal detectors

These machines are aimed at the beginners market and should be very simple to use.....Do they perform ?.....Time will tell.

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Testing the new Garrett Pro Pointer AT

I have just got hold of a Garrett PRO Pointer AT, which stands for all terrain.
Many thanks to Regton for sending it down.
Why not visit the Gary's detecting forum for more information as it becomes available.

 

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Identifying late Roman bronze coinage....new book available

Late Roman Bronze Coinage – An attribution guide for poorly preserved coins

The most common type of artefact listed in the Portable Antiquities Scheme database is the Roman coin. The vast majority of these metal detecting finds date from the late Roman period. Whilst we all dream of discovering Museum quality pieces, the reality is that most of our detecting finds are worn or corroded to the extent that identification can be an incredibly difficult task......Read more ......

Makro Racer quick beach test by Andrew

Gary from Gary's detecting kindly lent me his Racer Metal detector to do a personal review on my local beach using the Beach Mode with the standard  11 x 7” DD stock coil.

Makro pin pointer video review

Testing the Makro pin pointer
Talking about it's features and how to access them.

XP Goldmaxx power set up guide video

Here is a short video explaining how to set up your XP GoldMaxx Power and explaining some key features.

It runs through the silencer, Iron volume, Iron threshold, pin pointing and lots more.

Makro Racer first pictures

The Makro Racer arrived today
First impressions are pretty good, I believe it is priced around the £500 price bracket and would say looking at the overall build quality it is priced correctly.

 

XP Deus training video's part 6 to 10

Part 6 XP Deus Ground balance

XP Deus training videos

XP Deus training video's filmed by Stuart Mina and presented by Gary's Detecting

Parts 1 to 5

Part 1 Introduction to the XP Deus

Interview with Paul Coleman the Saxon hoard finder

Exclusive interview with Paul Coleman.

Paul talks to Gary from Gary's Detecting about using his Deus and finding the fantastic hoard of over 5000 Saxon coins

Minelab CTX 3030 programs all free !

Free Minelab CTX 3030 programs

Here is a download to a list of my favourite Minelab CTX 3030 programs

Deeptech Vista Mini field test by Graham

My first outing with the vista mini went very well indeed, if I'm being truthful I really wasn't expecting the machine to perform half as well as it did, when you try anything that is the cheapest in the range you have thoughts of lack of performance but what I've found so far it really packs a hell of a punch for the money.

An Epic session with the the Deeptech Vista Sprite

An Epic session with the the Deeptech Vista Sprite
What an interesting day !

It started with a special invite form one of our forum members, I can not say the location but it was a place we would all love to detect near.~

Deeptech Vista Mini UK version

New Deeptech Mini
The new 2015 Deeptech Mini's have Black Decals

They still have the same circuitry so don't worry your performance and depth capabilities have not been changed....just a fresher look.

XP Deus underwater aerial antenna set up

Pictures courtesy of XP Metal detectors
Aerial antenna (Waveguide) to allow Deus partial or total immersion in fresh water.
The Wave guide is a purpose build clip designed to fit over the cover on the same side as the battery terminals on the coil.
Aerial antenna with 115 cm long cable

An aerial extender (Waveguide) makes a perfect radio link between the coil and the remote control

Metal detecting wellingtons

Keep your feet warm this winter

It's that time of year again when we start to get cold feet, over the years I have gone through so many different pairs of boots I have given up counting. Recently I decided to try a pair of Muckboots as they had been strongly recommended by several detectorists.

Beginners metal detecting guide

I want to start metal detecting with a £300 budget how do I start ?

I would say there are a few choices of quality metal detectors out there within your budget
The Deeptech Vista Mini is a powerfull all rounder at £275 it will be a great introduction into the hobby.

Xp Deus finds Saxon hoard

Paul Coleman was blessed with finding over 5000 Saxon coins in a lead bucket

The hoard contains coins dating back to the 11th Century - the late Anglo Saxon, early Norman period.

The hoard contains coins from Canute and Ethelred II

Most of the coins were un circulated