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Fisher 1280X-8 Metal Detector with 8" Coil
The Fisher 1280X-8 is built for serious detectorists searching beaches, shorelines, lakes, rivers, and underwater environments. Designed for scuba divers, surf waders, relic hunters, and beach hunters, this rugged underwater detector can operate fully submerged to depths up to 250 feet. Its turn-on-and-go design keeps operation simple with automatic self-adjusting ground balance, adjustable discrimination, adjustable sensitivity, waterproof headphones, and an 8" waterproof concentric searchcoil.
What’s Included
Built for Deep Water Detecting
The 1280X-8 is fully submersible up to 250 feet, making it a serious choice for scuba diving, freshwater detecting, shoreline hunting, lake hunting, and surf wading. It is designed for detectorists who need more than a splash-resistant machine.
Turn-On-and-Go Simplicity
No manual ground balancing is required. The automatic, self-adjusting ground balance helps keep operation simple so you can power up, adjust your controls, and start hunting without complicated setup.
8" Waterproof Concentric Coil
This 1280X-8 version includes the 8" waterproof concentric searchcoil. The smaller coil is useful for better control, tighter spaces, underwater maneuverability, and working around rocks, docks, debris, and shoreline obstacles.
Adjustable Discrimination and Sensitivity
Built-in discrimination helps filter unwanted trash while maintaining strong responses on coins, jewelry, and relics. Adjustable sensitivity gives you more control over detector response in changing conditions.
Key Features
Fully Submersible
Designed for underwater use and fully submersible up to 250 feet.
VLF Technology
Operates using VLF technology at a low 2.4 kHz frequency.
8" Searchcoil
Includes an 8" waterproof concentric searchcoil for water and land use.
Automatic Ground Balance
Self-adjusting ground balance keeps setup simple in changing environments.
Adjustable Discrimination
Discrimination control helps reject unwanted trash targets.
Adjustable Sensitivity
Adjustable 1–10 sensitivity range lets you tune the detector response.
Audio and Visual Response
Includes 400 Hz audio processing and LED target indication.
Waterproof Headphones
Permanently attached waterproof headphones are designed for submerged use.
Long Battery Life
Runs on 8 AA batteries with approximately 60–80 hours of battery life.
General Features
- Purpose: general purpose, coin shooting, relic hunting, jewelry, beach hunting, and deep diving.
- Fully submersible waterproof design up to 250 feet.
- VLF technology operating at 2.4 kHz.
- VF-Discrimination and slow-motion operation.
- Automatic, self-adjusting ground balance.
- Adjustable discrimination from 0–10.
- Adjustable sensitivity from 1–10.
- 400 Hz unipolar audio processing.
- Adjustable power / volume knob.
- Analog display with LED target indication.
- 8" waterproof concentric searchcoil.
- Permanently attached waterproof headphones.
- ABS fiberglass-reinforced shaft and durable epoxy-filled coil.
- Optional hipmount configuration helps reduce fatigue during long hunts.
Why Choose the 1280X-8?
The Fisher 1280X-8 is a strong choice for detectorists who want a proven underwater detector with simple controls and rugged construction. The 8" coil makes this version especially useful for tight underwater areas, shoreline work, dock hunting, rocky areas, and controlled target recovery where maneuverability matters.
Fisher 1280X-8 Specifications
| Product | Fisher 1280X-8 Metal Detector with 8" Coil |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | First Texas Products, LLC |
| Brand Name | 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; uses slow-motion detection for target location |
| Memory | N/A |
| Backlight | No |
| Display | Analog |
| Weatherproof | Fully submersible, waterproof up to 250 feet |
| IP Rating | Not rated, but designed for underwater use |
| Stock Searchcoil | 8" waterproof concentric searchcoil |
| Headphones | Permanently attached waterproof headphones |
| Weight | 5.4 lbs including headphones |
| Battery Type | 8 x AA batteries |
| Battery Life | 60–80 hours, alkaline recommended |
Description
Fisher 1280X-8 Metal Detector with 8" Coil
The Fisher 1280X-8 is built for serious detectorists searching beaches, shorelines, lakes, rivers, and underwater environments. Designed for scuba divers, surf waders, relic hunters, and beach hunters, this rugged underwater detector can operate fully submerged to depths up to 250 feet. Its turn-on-and-go design keeps operation simple with automatic self-adjusting ground balance, adjustable discrimination, adjustable sensitivity, waterproof headphones, and an 8" waterproof concentric searchcoil.
What’s Included
Built for Deep Water Detecting
The 1280X-8 is fully submersible up to 250 feet, making it a serious choice for scuba diving, freshwater detecting, shoreline hunting, lake hunting, and surf wading. It is designed for detectorists who need more than a splash-resistant machine.
Turn-On-and-Go Simplicity
No manual ground balancing is required. The automatic, self-adjusting ground balance helps keep operation simple so you can power up, adjust your controls, and start hunting without complicated setup.
8" Waterproof Concentric Coil
This 1280X-8 version includes the 8" waterproof concentric searchcoil. The smaller coil is useful for better control, tighter spaces, underwater maneuverability, and working around rocks, docks, debris, and shoreline obstacles.
Adjustable Discrimination and Sensitivity
Built-in discrimination helps filter unwanted trash while maintaining strong responses on coins, jewelry, and relics. Adjustable sensitivity gives you more control over detector response in changing conditions.
Key Features
Fully Submersible
Designed for underwater use and fully submersible up to 250 feet.
VLF Technology
Operates using VLF technology at a low 2.4 kHz frequency.
8" Searchcoil
Includes an 8" waterproof concentric searchcoil for water and land use.
Automatic Ground Balance
Self-adjusting ground balance keeps setup simple in changing environments.
Adjustable Discrimination
Discrimination control helps reject unwanted trash targets.
Adjustable Sensitivity
Adjustable 1–10 sensitivity range lets you tune the detector response.
Audio and Visual Response
Includes 400 Hz audio processing and LED target indication.
Waterproof Headphones
Permanently attached waterproof headphones are designed for submerged use.
Long Battery Life
Runs on 8 AA batteries with approximately 60–80 hours of battery life.
General Features
- Purpose: general purpose, coin shooting, relic hunting, jewelry, beach hunting, and deep diving.
- Fully submersible waterproof design up to 250 feet.
- VLF technology operating at 2.4 kHz.
- VF-Discrimination and slow-motion operation.
- Automatic, self-adjusting ground balance.
- Adjustable discrimination from 0–10.
- Adjustable sensitivity from 1–10.
- 400 Hz unipolar audio processing.
- Adjustable power / volume knob.
- Analog display with LED target indication.
- 8" waterproof concentric searchcoil.
- Permanently attached waterproof headphones.
- ABS fiberglass-reinforced shaft and durable epoxy-filled coil.
- Optional hipmount configuration helps reduce fatigue during long hunts.
Why Choose the 1280X-8?
The Fisher 1280X-8 is a strong choice for detectorists who want a proven underwater detector with simple controls and rugged construction. The 8" coil makes this version especially useful for tight underwater areas, shoreline work, dock hunting, rocky areas, and controlled target recovery where maneuverability matters.
Fisher 1280X-8 Specifications
| Product | Fisher 1280X-8 Metal Detector with 8" Coil |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | First Texas Products, LLC |
| Brand Name | 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; uses slow-motion detection for target location |
| Memory | N/A |
| Backlight | No |
| Display | Analog |
| Weatherproof | Fully submersible, waterproof up to 250 feet |
| IP Rating | Not rated, but designed for underwater use |
| Stock Searchcoil | 8" waterproof concentric searchcoil |
| Headphones | Permanently attached waterproof headphones |
| Weight | 5.4 lbs including headphones |
| Battery Type | 8 x AA batteries |
| Battery Life | 60–80 hours, alkaline recommended |
