An insight into current European Detector brands/models

I thought this may be of interest to some, Europe currently has a whole raft of detectors brands and models that we in Australia may or may not be aware of, and shows what competition Australian and US manufacturers have to contend with. Some of them aren't exactly technological powerehouses, then again it is not really needed for the types of sites and conditions typically experienced. This is not an article on making recommnedations on whether to buy or not, simply a list and pictures of what is out there.

Most are based on two tone ferrous/non-ferrous VLF detectors, in either high or low frequency versions, or sometimes dual frequency. Many do no have screens nor target identification, as in most cases you will be digging all non-ferrous targets.

This is only a part list due to the sheer number of detectors involved, with more to be added later in the week - only includes VLF detectors:

Deeptech: Country of origin, Bulgaria
Range includes various VLF versions based on the Vista plarform

Vista Smart - 15.5kHz, manual GB


Vista Relic - 8.6kHz, manual GB


Vista Mini - 8.6kHz, manual and auto GB (varies on version)


Vista Gold - 25kHz, manual GB, selctable recovery speed


Vista RG1000 - 12.5kHz, manual GB


Vista RG750 - 8.6kHz, manual GB


Detech: Country of origin, Bulgaria

Detech Chaser - comes in 28, 14, 8, 4kHz versions, Auto/manual/fixed GB, carbon fibre stem, 1.5kg


Detech EDS Plus II - 14kHz, Auto/manual GB, 1.4kg


Detech EDS Reacher - 28kHz, auto GB, 1.4kg


Detech EDS Gold Catcher - 28kHz, auto/manual GB, 1.6kg


Detech Relic Striker - 4.8kHz, auto/manual GB, 1.6kg


Golden Mask: Country of origin, Bulgaria

Golden Mask 1 - 8kHz, fixed GB, 1.7kg, single tone


Golden Mask 1+ DT (dual tone) - normal version 18kHz, UK version 15kHz, fixed GB, 1.7kg


Golden Mask 1+ MT - 18kHz, same as above, mono tone only (you do not hear the iron)

Golden Mask 2 - 8kHz, manual or auto GB, single tone, with discrim, or VCO multitone, 1.7kg


Golden Mask 3 - 8kHz relic detector, manual or auto GB, tones and weight as above.


Golden Mask 3+ - as above except it achieves greater depth


Golden Mask 4 - dual frequency 18 & 8kHz, fast recovery, manual GB, 1.4kg


Golden Mask 4 WD - As above, with the inclusion of a wireless headphone module

Golden Mask 4 Pro & 4 Pro W (wireless headphone model) - 18kHz, manual/auto GB, 1.4kg


Golden Mask 4WD - selectable 18 or 8kHz, inbuilt wireless headphone module, fast recovery, 1.4kg


Golden Mask 5 and 5 light (wireless & non wireless headphone models) - selectable 18 or 8kHz, dual processors for ultra fast recovery, graphic id chart, full collapsible carbon stem, wireless headphones, 1.35kg.

Great thread, I see some of these used/reviewed on youtube.

Continuing on from the initial post:

AKA detectors - Country of origin, Russia

AKA Signum MFT 7272 - multiple frequency operation, 1 - 30kHz, manual/auto GB, 1.3kg


AKA Signum MFD - multiple frequency operation, 1 - 30kHz, manual/auto GB, 1.3kg


AKA Sorex Pro - details as above


AKa Berkut 5 - 3 frequency coil with 3, 7, 14kHz.


Nexus - Country of origin, UK (Bulgaria?)

Nexus Bonanza - VLF (not a huge amount of info on these)


Nexus Credo - AA


Nexus Credo DDM


Nexus Standard MKII



Tangra Metal Detectors - Country of origin, Bulgaria (same manufacturer as Golden Mask)

Tangra Relic Hunter - selectable frequency 7 or 17kHz VLF


Tangra Relic Hunter - 12.5kHz VLF


Tangra Relic Hunter III - 8 - 18kHz


EasyRad Electronics - Bulgaria

Bulgarian Version of the Minelab GPX 4500 (obviously not VLF, just included out of interest. Takes Minelab coils.)


SKG metal detectors - Bulgaria (most likely out of the Golden Mask factory)

SKG Terminator - 10kHz VLF, auto GB, 1kg


SKG Golden Finder - 7.5kHz VLF, manual GB, 1kg


Viking Metal Detectors - UK (very simple VLF detectors)

Viking 1



Viking 5


Viking 6


Viking 10 - DD model


Viking 10+ z Concentric coil model


Viking 20 - addition of target ID screen


Viking 30 - includes beach mode


Viking 40 - top of the range keypad model


To be continued!

Hello, i am from Bulgaria and I can tell you that 80% of those devices you posted are not working. Running and good Detech others are garbage. Most manufacturers are crooks. If anyone has a question about detectors from Bulgaria, ask me to give him the necessary information!

Greetings!

The Detech Relic Stalker is My next machine along with the Detech Gold Catcher.

J.

ghost said:

Hello, i am from Bulgaria and I can tell you that 80% of those devices you posted are not working. Running and good Detech others are garbage. Most manufacturers are crooks. If anyone has a question about detectors from Bulgaria, ask me to give him the necessary information!

Greetings!

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Thanks for your comments, as with any detector it's up to the purchaser to exercise due diligence and carry out appropriate research before making a purchase. Out of all the detectors listed above, Detech is probably the most well know brand outside of Europe, especially for their coil range moreso than their detectors.

I attach a picture of you with the Bulgarian models of metal detectors. Also a link to the site and forum of the Bulgarian National Federation of Metal Detection ( http://www.metaldetecting.bg/index.php?option=com_kunena&view=home&defaultmenu=204&Itemid=204 ), with registration see all the sections. At your discretion, you can remove the link. I do not advertise, but I try to help you with information. The site has a lot of information.



Greetings!

Viking is one of the the oldest detector maker. they started out in Blackburn in Lancashire.
I bought one of there detectors 45 years ago for then the sum of 35 and it is still working.
within a week I had got my money back because were ever you went no one had been.

very good views

Putin has sorted out the crooks so maybe Russian detectors are the way to go.I bought a Lada Largus car in 2014 in Moscow and made in Russia and was extremely impressed by the design and build quality.The factory was inspected by Putin.It is very practical and made for Russian conditions.I have fun driving it around paddocks with a foot of snow.You will however need to learn Russian or Bulgarian to read the manuals and buying one online.

Hi ghost.
Dober Dan, I have been to Varna and saw the very interesting artifacts found in this very ancient city at the Varna Archaeological Museum. Bulgaria must be a very interesting country to detect in for ancient artifacts and coins and I can understand why so many detectors are manufactured there.Good luck.

Hi, it looks like no posts here for a while, I have a detech chaser 14kHz model.
Works quite good, bit of a learning curve and takes experience. But found some nice yellow stuff.