Pro Pointer v. Sunray Probe

[elijahhenry10]

Well, which would you recommend? I don't use headphones, so the point of the Sunray using my detector's audio doesn't really do much for me. I hear good things about both of them, but which will give me the best overall performance for the price?

 

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[Mach1Pilot]

I'd also put in a vote for the Sunray with an F-75. The price of the X-1 is getting out of hand, so it may not be a good option any more for the Explorers and Etracs.

But if a Sunray probe is available for your detector its performance is well worth the cost difference versus a handheld pinpointer.

 

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[jeff of pa]

I'd also put in a vote for the Sunray with an F-75. The price of the X-1 is getting out of hand, so it may not be a good option any more for the Explorers and Etracs.

But if a Sunray probe is available for your detector its performance is well worth the cost difference versus a handheld pinpointer.

yes they run about $200 new for the Sunray FX-1

 

[airscapes]

Not really that bad. Figuring with shipping and handling, about $60 more than a hand held. Weight on the machine is something that is not attractive to me, even though it is only 10oz. Can anyone tell me how the Sunray would work with a Prizim/CM GT? The Coinmaster GT requires you to hole the PP button on the control to get true Non Motion Pin Point. Is that an issue with using the Sunray?

 

[gfmucci]

Sounds to me like it would be an issue on the GT: holding the pp button pushed in with one hand and handling the Sunray probe in the other. I would think the Sunray would only be ergonomically comfortable with a detector where you could keep the pinpoint function switched on without having to keep a button depressed while handling the probe. That question was posted 5 months ago. What did you end up doing?

By the way, Doug, I am considering the purchase of a used (12 year old) DFX locally that comes with a Sunray probe for around $500. As you know, the other option I was considering was the Coinmaster GT and purchasing a separate Whites TRX, the total cost approaching $500. What are your thoughts about these options?

 

[dirtscratcher]

Sounds to me like it would be an issue on the GT: holding the pp button pushed in with one hand and handling the Sunray probe in the other. I would think the Sunray would only be ergonomically comfortable with a detector where you could keep the pinpoint function switched on without having to keep a button depressed while handling the probe. That question was posted 5 months ago. What did you end up doing?

By the way, Doug, I am considering the purchase of a used (12 year old) DFX locally that comes with a Sunray probe for around $500. As you know, the other option I was considering was the Coinmaster GT and purchasing a separate Whites TRX, the total cost approaching $500. What are your thoughts about these options?

You do not have to hold the pinpoint button, you have a switch box on detector shaft that make the probe a 1 inch coil. When you are done you just switch back to main coil.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

. . . but it seems like the extra wires could lead to a bit of a rats nest effect if not careful.

No rats nest. And no button - just a toggle switch. It is a 1" coil paired with your regular coil. You can even ground balance it if you choose. Even without headphones it uses your detector's TID or other display.