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Extreme cold. Harsh reflections. Constant exposure changes. Into the Elements documents KONDOR BLUE’s journey into optical filtration and the Arctic field test of our new Full Spectrum ND filters.

Los Angeles, CA — KONDOR BLUE today announced the acquisition and full integration of Element Filters, marking the company’s official expansion into professional optical filtration for filmmakers and content creators worldwide.

This acquisition represents a strategic investment by KONDOR BLUE to bring optical expertise, supply chain infrastructure, and production-tested filtration technology in-house. The move allows KONDOR BLUE to accelerate into optical products with proven technology, eliminating the typical years of trial and error required to develop high-performance filtration systems from scratch.

With this acquisition, KONDOR BLUE now owns all filter-related intellectual property and manufacturing relationships, positioning the company to rapidly scale a new filtration vertical under the KONDOR BLUE brand.

Element Filters’ operations will be fully absorbed into KONDOR BLUE over the coming months, with all current and future filtration products launching exclusively as KONDOR BLUE offerings. The Element Filters brand and social channels will transition accordingly as part of the integration.

“We’ve spent years building everything around the camera,” said Lukas Colombo, Founder and CEO of KONDOR BLUE. “This move allows us to step directly into the image itself — bringing trusted optical technology into the KONDOR BLUE ecosystem and expanding what creators can expect from our brand.”

The acquisition includes proprietary filter formulations, manufacturing processes, and product lines such as diffusion and full-spectrum neutral density filters currently in development. Customers can expect a rapidly expanding lineup of filtration products designed to meet the same standards of durability, performance, and value that define KONDOR BLUE.

KONDOR BLUE is committed to building a fully integrated camera ecosystem — expanding beyond rigging and power into optical tools while maintaining full ownership and operational control across product categories.

The first wave of new filtration products is expected to launch in 2026, with additional announcements to follow.

 

4x5.65" FullSpec ND Filter
Kondor Blue 4x5.65 FullSpec ND 0.3 filter, matte box compatible, shown at 1-stop density
4x5.65 inch Full Spectrum ND filter for video, mounted in matte box, SCHOTT glass detail
Closeup of Kondor Blue ND filter showing corner grab tabs and aluminum frame construction
4x5.65 Neutral Density filter, full spectrum and IR control, for professional cinema cameras
Stacked Kondor Blue ND filters, SCHOTT glass, various ND strengths for cinematography
4x5.65" FullSpec ND Filter
Full Spectrum ND filter with anti-IR protection, compatible with ARRI, RED, Sony matte boxes
Kondor Blue 4x5.65 FullSpec ND filter, 0.3 (1 stop), color neutral, infrared reduction
4x5.65 Neutral Density IRND 0.3 filter by Kondor Blue, for video production matte boxes
Kondor Blue FullSpec ND 4x5.65 filter, 1-stop light reduction, fits cinema matte box systems
4x5.65" FullSpec ND Filter

4x5.65" FullSpec ND Filter

$229.00 USD
  • Full Spectrum Light Performance – Control exposure without unwanted color shifts or IR contamination.
  • Premium Schott B270 Glass: German-made optical glass engineered for exceptional clarity and long-term durability.

  • Corner Grab Tabs – Faster, cleaner filter changes with less chance of fingerprints on the glass.

  • Available in Multiple ND Strengths – Choose the right level of light reduction for your shooting conditions.

Product Description

The KONDOR BLUE FullSpec ND 4x5.65 Filters are built for professionals who need absolute confidence in filtration. When you are balancing exposure across changing conditions, stacking variables, or matching shots across densities, consistency is everything. These filters are designed to deliver full-spectrum light control with a neutral, dependable response that holds from strength to strength.

Color fidelity, shadow integrity, and spectral consistency are not details; they are the difference between a filter that supports the image and one that creates problems downstream. FullSpec ND filters are engineered to maintain a clean, controlled image without the shifts, contamination, or inconsistencies that become obvious when the work is pushed.

Built with premium 2mm optical glass in a durable aluminum 4mm frame sized to fit industry standard matte boxes. Corner grab tabs allow for faster, cleaner handling during swaps, keeping the process efficient without compromising the glass.

This is filtration designed to disappear in use and hold up in the grade. Unrivaled consistency, precise full-spectrum control, and the kind of trust professionals expect when the image has to stay intact.

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Style: IRND 0.3
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