{"product_id":"farpoint-dovetail-weight-system-1","title":"Farpoint Dovetail Weight System 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance your imaging rig right on the dovetail bar — quick-release saddle included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFarpoint Dovetail Weight System 1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a quick-release counterweight that mounts directly to any D-size (Losmandy-style) dovetail bar. When a camera, autoguider, or rear-mounted accessory throws your setup out of balance, clamp the weight system onto the bar, slide it to the balance point, and lock it down — your mount tracks smoothly and your gear stays safe. It mounts on the same FDA quick-release saddle used across the Farpoint dovetail accessory family, so the whole assembly goes on and comes off the bar in seconds, tool-free. The system includes one 3 lb counterweight, the FDA saddle, and a 3.5″ mounting screw, and is machined in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This Product Best For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003eastrophotographers and visual observers\u003c\/strong\u003e who need to correct lighter balance offsets caused by a single camera, finder, or rear accessory on a D-size (Losmandy) dovetail rig. A great starting point for intermediate imagers who want quick, repeatable balancing without overloading the mount's main counterweight shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-free quick release:\u003c\/strong\u003e The FDA saddle clamps and repositions anywhere along the bar in seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance at the source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add ballast exactly where the offset is, instead of stacking weight on the mount's shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stack extra 3 lb counterweights as your payload grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to last:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined in the USA with a black powder coat or bright zinc finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalancing a single camera, autoguider, or rear-mounted accessory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting front-to-back imbalance on imaging and visual rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick, repeatable rebalancing when swapping gear in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits \u003cstrong\u003eD-size (Losmandy-style)\u003c\/strong\u003e dovetail bars only — does not fit narrower V-size (Vixen) bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts via the included FDA quick-release saddle and 3.5″ screw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpandable with the Farpoint Extra 3 Pound Counterweight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Limitations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDovetail plate not included\u003c\/strong\u003e — clamps onto a D-size plate you already own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD-size only\u003c\/strong\u003e — not compatible with V-size (Vixen) bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish (black powder coat or bright zinc) varies by production run and is cosmetic only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem 1 or System 2 — which do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSystem 1 includes one 3 lb weight; System 2 includes two (6 lb total). For a single camera or light accessory, start with System 1 — you can add extra 3 lb weights later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it attach to my dovetail bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt mounts on the Farpoint FDA quick-release saddle, which clamps to any D-size (Losmandy-style) dovetail bar — tool-free and repositionable anywhere along the bar. It does not fit V-size (Vixen) bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the dovetail plate included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The system includes the weight, saddle, and mounting screw, and clamps onto a D-size plate you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Ontario Telescope and Accessories, we recommend the Dovetail Weight System 1 for imagers and observers correcting lighter, single-accessory balance offsets on a D-size rig. If you run a full imaging train with a filter wheel and larger camera, step up to System 2 for 6 lb of ballast — otherwise, System 1 is the smart, expandable starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farpoint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53297333862511,"sku":"FDWS1","price":116.88,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/farpoint-FDWS1-1.jpg?v=1781720106","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/farpoint-dovetail-weight-system-1","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}