In my hunt for a super spotting scope I have narrowed my search down to possibly the Pentax 100 ed spotting scope with the zoom eyepiece that goes up to 78x. The scope will be used on a deck from a fixed position so weight won't be a concern. I've looked at several commercial reviews, but there's no review, in my opinion, like those that are generated from independent users like you. Please, if you own or have used one of these scopes please share your knowledge? I really value your input, I'm quite open to other scope suggestions. The end result is that I would be able to read signs without the words being inverted. Whatever scope I select it will be going to Newfoundland where the air is very clear and where the air is, on most days, free of distortion. Thank you for your feedback.