Filter off, After baileys beads , back on when they appear again, as totality is over.
No 16.5 steps for my eyes. Retinas have no pain sensors.
I use no one else, 12 k and 7 years now.
Looking at the 24 art myself.
Keep the primes, think about the rest.
No filter, glasses, after baileys beads, till other side.
16 steps is a starting point on eclipse . IMO
Full moon 2 weeks before can set to infinity.
The full moon 2 weeks before is time to set your camera at Real infinity, and tape down for eclipse I M O
I looked into the 14# glass, but didn't feel good, just went and got the filter. No chances left undone.
I'm hunting an app also, for clouds?
Think tank urban 55 great bag, but $$$