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Fisher 1280-X Metal Detector with 10.5" Coil
The Fisher 1280-X is built for serious underwater, beach, and shoreline detecting. Designed for scuba divers, surf waders, relic hunters, coin shooters, and jewelry hunters, this rugged VLF detector is fully submersible to 250 feet and made for simple turn-on-and-go operation. With automatic self-adjusting ground balance, adjustable discrimination, permanently attached waterproof headphones, and long battery life from standard AA batteries, the 1280-X is ready for demanding wet environments.
What’s Included
Built for Deep Underwater Detecting
The Fisher 1280-X is fully submersible to 250 feet, making it a strong choice for scuba diving, surf wading, shallow-water hunting, beach detecting, and shoreline searches. It is designed for detectorists who want a true underwater machine instead of a land detector that can only handle light water exposure.
Simple Turn-On-and-Go Operation
The 1280-X uses automatic, self-adjusting ground balance, so there is no manual ground balancing required. Turn it on, adjust your controls, and start hunting. This makes it easy to use in changing wet environments where simplicity matters.
2.4 kHz VLF Performance
Operating at 2.4 kHz, the Fisher 1280-X is designed for coin shooting, jewelry hunting, relic hunting, general purpose detecting, and deep diving use. The lower operating frequency helps provide stable performance in underwater and mineralized environments.
Adjustable Discrimination
Adjustable discrimination from 0 to 10 helps reduce unwanted trash responses while keeping the detector responsive to desirable targets. It is a straightforward analog control setup made for practical field and water use.
Waterproof Headphones Included
The Fisher 1280-X uses permanently attached waterproof headphones. This keeps the audio system sealed and ready for underwater hunting, while the 400 Hz audio processing provides clear target feedback during use.
Long Battery Life
Powered by 8 AA batteries, the 1280-X can provide approximately 60 to 80 hours of battery life when using alkaline batteries. That gives you long hunt time without needing a proprietary rechargeable battery.
Why Choose the Fisher 1280-X?
True Underwater Detector
Fully submersible to 250 feet for serious underwater, surf, and shoreline detecting.
Great for Beach and Water Hunting
Designed for beaches, shorelines, creeks, surf wading, scuba detecting, jewelry hunting, relics, and coins.
No Manual Ground Balance
Automatic self-adjusting ground balance keeps operation simple and beginner-friendly.
Analog Simplicity
No complicated screen or numeric target ID. Simple controls keep the focus on detecting.
Waterproof Audio
Permanently attached waterproof headphones are built for wet and submerged use.
Long Battery Runtime
Uses 8 AA batteries and provides approximately 60 to 80 hours of hunt time.
Durable Build
ABS fiberglass-reinforced shaft and epoxy-filled coil are built for rugged wet environments.
Hipmount Option
Hipmount configuration can help reduce fatigue during longer detecting sessions.
Made for Serious Water Hunters
A proven choice for detectorists who spend time in the water, not just near it.
Fisher 1280-X Specifications
| Manufacturer | First Texas Products, LLC |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fisher Research Labs |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Technology | VLF |
| Frequency | 2.4 kHz |
| Operating Modes | VF-Discrimination, Slow Motion |
| Ground Balance | Automatic, Self-Adjusting |
| Discrimination | Adjustable, 0–10 range |
| Target ID | No |
| Numeric ID | No |
| Fe Readout | No |
| Fe-Tone Audio | No |
| Audio | 400 Hz Unipolar Audio Processing |
| Volume | Adjustable via Power / Volume knob |
| Sensitivity | Adjustable, 1–10 range |
| Depth Indicator | No |
| Pinpoint | No dedicated pinpoint mode; relies on slow-motion detection for target location |
| Backlight | No |
| Display | Analog |
| Weatherproof | Fully submersible, waterproof up to 250 feet |
| IP Rating | Not rated; designed for underwater use |
| Stock Searchcoil | 10.5" |
| Headphone Jack | Permanently attached waterproof headphones |
| Weight | 5.4 lbs including headphones |
| Battery Type | 8 AA batteries |
| Battery Life | 60–80 hours, alkaline recommended |
| Purpose | General purpose, coin shooting, relic hunting, jewelry hunting, deep diving |
Description
Fisher 1280-X Metal Detector with 10.5" Coil
The Fisher 1280-X is built for serious underwater, beach, and shoreline detecting. Designed for scuba divers, surf waders, relic hunters, coin shooters, and jewelry hunters, this rugged VLF detector is fully submersible to 250 feet and made for simple turn-on-and-go operation. With automatic self-adjusting ground balance, adjustable discrimination, permanently attached waterproof headphones, and long battery life from standard AA batteries, the 1280-X is ready for demanding wet environments.
What’s Included
Built for Deep Underwater Detecting
The Fisher 1280-X is fully submersible to 250 feet, making it a strong choice for scuba diving, surf wading, shallow-water hunting, beach detecting, and shoreline searches. It is designed for detectorists who want a true underwater machine instead of a land detector that can only handle light water exposure.
Simple Turn-On-and-Go Operation
The 1280-X uses automatic, self-adjusting ground balance, so there is no manual ground balancing required. Turn it on, adjust your controls, and start hunting. This makes it easy to use in changing wet environments where simplicity matters.
2.4 kHz VLF Performance
Operating at 2.4 kHz, the Fisher 1280-X is designed for coin shooting, jewelry hunting, relic hunting, general purpose detecting, and deep diving use. The lower operating frequency helps provide stable performance in underwater and mineralized environments.
Adjustable Discrimination
Adjustable discrimination from 0 to 10 helps reduce unwanted trash responses while keeping the detector responsive to desirable targets. It is a straightforward analog control setup made for practical field and water use.
Waterproof Headphones Included
The Fisher 1280-X uses permanently attached waterproof headphones. This keeps the audio system sealed and ready for underwater hunting, while the 400 Hz audio processing provides clear target feedback during use.
Long Battery Life
Powered by 8 AA batteries, the 1280-X can provide approximately 60 to 80 hours of battery life when using alkaline batteries. That gives you long hunt time without needing a proprietary rechargeable battery.
Why Choose the Fisher 1280-X?
True Underwater Detector
Fully submersible to 250 feet for serious underwater, surf, and shoreline detecting.
Great for Beach and Water Hunting
Designed for beaches, shorelines, creeks, surf wading, scuba detecting, jewelry hunting, relics, and coins.
No Manual Ground Balance
Automatic self-adjusting ground balance keeps operation simple and beginner-friendly.
Analog Simplicity
No complicated screen or numeric target ID. Simple controls keep the focus on detecting.
Waterproof Audio
Permanently attached waterproof headphones are built for wet and submerged use.
Long Battery Runtime
Uses 8 AA batteries and provides approximately 60 to 80 hours of hunt time.
Durable Build
ABS fiberglass-reinforced shaft and epoxy-filled coil are built for rugged wet environments.
Hipmount Option
Hipmount configuration can help reduce fatigue during longer detecting sessions.
Made for Serious Water Hunters
A proven choice for detectorists who spend time in the water, not just near it.
Fisher 1280-X Specifications
| Manufacturer | First Texas Products, LLC |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fisher Research Labs |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Technology | VLF |
| Frequency | 2.4 kHz |
| Operating Modes | VF-Discrimination, Slow Motion |
| Ground Balance | Automatic, Self-Adjusting |
| Discrimination | Adjustable, 0–10 range |
| Target ID | No |
| Numeric ID | No |
| Fe Readout | No |
| Fe-Tone Audio | No |
| Audio | 400 Hz Unipolar Audio Processing |
| Volume | Adjustable via Power / Volume knob |
| Sensitivity | Adjustable, 1–10 range |
| Depth Indicator | No |
| Pinpoint | No dedicated pinpoint mode; relies on slow-motion detection for target location |
| Backlight | No |
| Display | Analog |
| Weatherproof | Fully submersible, waterproof up to 250 feet |
| IP Rating | Not rated; designed for underwater use |
| Stock Searchcoil | 10.5" |
| Headphone Jack | Permanently attached waterproof headphones |
| Weight | 5.4 lbs including headphones |
| Battery Type | 8 AA batteries |
| Battery Life | 60–80 hours, alkaline recommended |
| Purpose | General purpose, coin shooting, relic hunting, jewelry hunting, deep diving |
