Farpoint FDUPS Ball Head Camera Adapter

Product Overview

Aim your camera anywhere while the mount tracks — a ball head adapter for the FDUPS D-size dovetail.

The Farpoint FDUPS Ball Head Camera Adapter mounts your camera to a Farpoint FDUPS D-size (Losmandy-compatible) dovetail , putting your DSLR on an equatorial tracking mount for long-exposure photography. The ball head lets you compose your frame in any direction, independent of where the mount's axis points — then lock it down and let the mount track. Made in the USA.

Who Is This Product Best For?

This 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.

Why Choose This Product?

• Precision machined: CNC-machined and anodized for a tight, secure fit on Losmandy-style (D-size) hardware.
• Built to last: Aircraft-grade aluminum construction resists flexing under load and holds alignment.
• Trusted brand: Farpoint Astro is a respected name in telescope mounting hardware, made in the USA.

Recommended Uses

Use this telescope dovetail adapter 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.

Compatibility and Accessory Notes

Key compatibility and fit details:

• Mounts to: Farpoint FDUPS D-size (Losmandy-compatible) dovetail
• Camera attachment: Ball head camera mount
• Use: Long-exposure DSLR photography on an equatorial tracking mount
• Construction: Made in the USA

Important Limitations

This is a Losmandy-style (D-size) component and is not 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this for?
Wide-field astrophotography without a telescope. The adapter rides on a Farpoint FDUPS D-size dovetail in your equatorial mount's saddle, and the ball head holds your DSLR — the mount tracks the sky while the camera takes long exposures.

Why a ball head instead of a fixed thread?
A fixed thread points the camera wherever the mount points. The ball head lets you frame any part of the sky — or compose at an angle — while the mount keeps tracking on its own axis. Lock the ball, shoot, recompose without touching the mount.

Will it fit my mount?
It rides on a D-size (Losmandy-style) dovetail, so it works with any mount with a D-size saddle. Mount has a small Vixen saddle? Our D-size saddles and conversions upgrade it.

Our Recommendation

If you run a Losmandy-style (D-size) setup, the Farpoint FDUPS Ball Head Camera Adapter 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.