{"product_id":"farpoint-dovetail-bar-camera-mount","title":"Farpoint Dovetail Bar Camera Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut your DSLR on the mount itself — a 7″ D-size bar with a standard 1\/4-20 camera thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 7″ D-size (Losmandy-style) dovetail bar carries a standard 1\/4-20 camera mount thread , so you can mount your DSLR camera and lens directly in your equatorial mount's saddle — no telescope required — for tracked, long-exposure wide-field photos. For mounts with a D-size or \"Losmandy\" type dovetail saddle. CNC-machined in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This Product Best For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is designed for telescope owners and astrophotographers who use Losmandy-style (D-size) dovetail hardware. It is an ideal choice if you need a precision-machined, reliable mounting solution that integrates with the Losmandy-style (D-size) ecosystem of plates, saddles, and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision machined:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC-machined and anodized for a tight, secure fit on Losmandy-style (D-size) hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to last:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft-grade aluminum construction resists flexing under load and holds alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farpoint Astro is a respected name in telescope mounting hardware, made in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this telescope dovetail plate for visual observing and astrophotography setups that rely on the Losmandy-style (D-size) dovetail standard, including mounting optical tubes, guide scopes, cameras, and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey compatibility and fit details:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e D-size (Losmandy-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard 1\/4-20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tracked long-exposure, wide-field photography with a DSLR and lens on an equatorial mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC-machined in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Limitations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Losmandy-style (D-size) component and is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible with V-size (Vixen-style) hardware unless an adapter is used. Verify your telescope's mounting pattern and your mount's saddle width before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWide-field astrophotography without a telescope. Your DSLR and lens bolt to the bar's 1\/4-20 thread, the bar drops into your equatorial mount's D-size saddle, and the mount tracks the sky while the camera takes long exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my mount?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt fits any mount with a D-size (Losmandy-style) saddle. If your mount has a smaller Vixen-style saddle, our D-size saddles and conversions upgrade it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I aim the camera somewhere other than where the mount points?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the bar's fixed 1\/4-20 thread, the camera follows the mount's aim. For independent framing, the ball head camera adapter adds full articulation on top of the dovetail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you run a Losmandy-style (D-size) setup, the Farpoint Dovetail Bar Camera Mount is a dependable, precision choice that will integrate cleanly with the rest of your Farpoint dovetail system. Ontario Telescope and Accessories stocks the full Farpoint lineup to help you build a complete, matched mounting solution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farpoint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53297464213615,"sku":"FDUPSCM","price":175.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/upload-1781723440506.jpg?v=1781723442","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/farpoint-dovetail-bar-camera-mount","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}