so it is the length of time people watch it ...and easier to watch longer because not as "bright" as the full sun, which we would not look at too long. yeah? it's the length of time..? why is the eclipse damaging to a camera? i know we used lenses to adjust for color or glare.... why? (you're lucky i didn't see you open a tool chest. i think they are SO cool -  i am all over them. what's this, what does this do? i can stand in front of a wall of tools at jerrys and look at every one - drives my husband nuts!)