The Vista Mini is a powerful yet simple metal detector designed specifically for beginners in the hobby. It eliminates the complexity of confusing settings found in other detectors, making it easy to use right out of the box. With its preset discrimination and lower kHz frequency, the Vista Mini offers reliable performance and can effectively detect various sized objects, including valuable items like hammered coinage and treasures. Its strong recovery speed enables successful target identification even in areas with high iron content.
Operating on a single audio tone, the Vista Mini allows for quick and easy learning, allowing users to distinguish between shallow small items and deeper, larger targets based on the audio tone. The all-metal mode is useful for detecting and classifying unwanted metals, particularly large iron (ferrous) objects that can pose challenges for other detectors. The Mini’s preset discrimination channel effectively filters out smaller iron targets without compromising detection sensitivity.
Featuring only two control dials and a single multi-functional toggle switch, the Vista Mini is designed for simplicity and user-friendliness. The controls include volume, sensitivity, and ground balance adjustment for both disc mode and all-metal mode. Ground balancing is straightforward—simply locate a clean patch of ground without any metallic artifacts, hold down the toggle switch, and raise and lower the coil about six to seven inches off the ground until the detector becomes silent in audio. Switching to disc mode allows for immediate detection.
With its simplistic controls and quick setup process, the Vista Mini allows users to start detecting in the field within seconds once they have become familiar with the machine. It is highly recommended for beginners and experienced detectorists seeking a hassle-free and effective metal detector for their detecting sessions.
Vista Mini Technical Specifications :
- Operating Frequency: 18 kHz
- Detector type: motion\
- Sensitivity control: Yes
- Volume control: Yes
- Discrimitation control: Yes
- Auto Ground Balance: Yes
- Modes of operation: DISC. Mode/ All Metal Mode
- Searchcoil Type: 2D
- Searchcoil Size: 5,7”
- Cable Length (approx.): 55” (140 cm)
- Audio Frequency (approx.): 780 Hz
- Weight (with batteries ): (approx.)1320g.
- Battery Requirements: We strongly recommend to use 8 x 1,5 V AA Alkaline Batteries or rechargeable Batteries with more than 2000mA/h
- Battery Life (typical): 20-25 hours
- LED low battery alert: Yes
- Optimal Temperature Range: 10-40 C
- Optimum Humidity: 0 to 75% R.H.
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