Fisher 1280X-8 Underwater Metal Detector – 8" Search Coil

Ultimate Underwater & Freshwater Metal Detecting Performance

The Fisher 1280X-8 Aquanaut Underwater Metal Detector is built for serious treasure hunters who need reliability, depth, and ease of use beneath the surface. Engineered with a rugged, fully submersible design rated down to 250 feet (76 m), this detector is ideal for scuba diving, snorkeling, shoreline hunting, and freshwater treasure recovery.

Designed with a collapsible pole assembly, it easily adjusts for diving or extended use when standing or wading. The removable control housing allows hip or chest mounting, giving you lighter, more comfortable operation during long search sessions.

The Fisher 1280X is widely known as one of the best freshwater metal detectors available, while also performing strongly in saltwater environments. Its fully automatic “turn-on-and-go” technology makes it perfect for beginners and professionals—no ground balancing, threshold setting, or complicated tuning required.

Why Choose the Fisher 1280X Underwater Metal Detector?

• Automatic turn-on-and-go operation – perfect for beginners and pros

• Exceptional depth and sensitivity in freshwater or saltwater

• Rugged construction for diving up to 250 ft

• Long battery life (up to 75 hours) using 8 AA batteries

• Reliable 4 kHz operating frequency for deep target detection

• Adjustable Sensitivity, Discrimination, and Volume

• Audio + visual target response for accurate pinpointing

• Fully collapsible pole for easy transport and dive use

• Removable control box for hip or chest mounting

• Includes arm strap and belt-mount attachment

• Available with 8" or 10" concentric search coils

• Backed by a 2-year Fisher warranty

Product Specifications

• Dimensions: 12 x 6 x 21 inches

• Weight:

  • 5.8 lbs (2.6 kg) with 8" coil

  • 6.3 lbs (2.9 kg) with 10" coil

• Battery Life: Up to 75 hours

• Frequency: 4 kHz

Perfect For:

• Scuba divers

• Freshwater and saltwater treasure hunters

• Beach detecting

• Relic and coin hunting

• Lake, river, and shoreline recovery

• Underwater search & recovery teams