question on pinpointing

[pulltabMiner]

Is the pinpoint feature of the Deus affected by any settings such as frequency, sensitivity, and recovery speed?

 

[Andy Sabisch]

Sensitivity . . . . use the Sensitivity setting in the Pinpoint mode - it is seperate from the search sensitivity setting

The other functions you mention . . . . Frquency or Recovery Speed (Reactivity) . . . . no, do not impact Pinpoint

Ground Balance on the other hand does affect performance in Pinpoint

Hope this helps

Andy

 

[Morgan44]

I just received the DEUS today, and got to use it for an hour or so. I have never really used the pin point function on my previous detectors. I also wasn't using it tonight with the DEUS. Is there anything wrong with that? Am I missing something by not using it? I've always been able to find what I'm after by the "wiggle" back or the 90 degree sweep. What do you think?

 

[Andy Sabisch]

There are several methods of pinpointing and each works . . a lot depends on the site you are hunting and how accurate the hole needs to be . . . relic hunting in the woods is probably more forgiving than a manicured lawn.

If the "wiggle" works for you then don't worry about the other half a dozen methods

Andy

 

[rlc1940]

If you have a method that works and are confident in it, use that method! There are a lot of folks still trying to learn some method of pinpointing with limited success. A tough old rule that is very true is "practice makes perfect". Really difficult to understand ,lo!

 

[Hauptmann aD]

On gras or on field I usually take the extra pinpointer (unless the depth is to high for it to catch an target).
On the beach and in the water I use the built in pinpointer almost solely (unless there is a very small item falling through the scoop each time so that I need to find it with fingers).
Best greetings from Germany
Olaf

 

[pulltabMiner]

Thank you Andy. My question was prompted by the following experience:

I decided to dig all extreme deep signals using my regular program. Once I locate a suitable candidate, I pinpoint. I noticed that sometimes, another target is picked up by the pinpoint that my regular program is not picking up. At first I thought that it would be the iron that was set to be discriminated (I set disc at 2) but this is not always the case. I have found small bullet casings and other assorted brass items by digging those signals.

Thus, I surmise that my pinpoint is going deeper than my discrimination program does.

I have compared the gold program and the pinpoint and on every target, the pinpoint seems to give me a stronger signal and even, again, pick up signals that the gold program will not.

So at the end, I thought maybe the pinpoint method was not affected by any other settings affecting my disc programs (and the All Metal gold program at that).

Now, I tried hunting with the pinpoint but it seems to 'time out', meaning, it would give me targets and then go silent. If I go over the area where it went silent after pushing the pinpoint button again, I will often get signals.

I am now exploring using the non-motion, all metal setting to try to find the deepest targets. Is the Non-Motion, all metal, true All Metal?

I will also, explore the Sensitivity settings.

 

[PryorCreekJoe]

Sensitivity . . . . use the Sensitivity setting in the Pinpoint mode - it is seperate from the search sensitivity setting

Andy,

Can you elaborate on this a little bit more.

thanks,
Joe

 

[pulltabMiner]

Sensitivity . . . . use the Sensitivity setting in the Pinpoint mode - it is seperate from the search sensitivity setting

Andy,

Can you elaborate on this a little bit more.

thanks,
Joe

Joe, when you push the pinpoint button, you get a button labeled Mode. push that and you will get into the different pinpoint modes. They have their own Sensitivity setting.

Me, I was hoping that I could reach deeper targets with the All Metal pinpoint mode.