Hollywood-grade tools for the modern creator.
The KB Journey
2018
The Idea Was Born
- In late 2018 as Lukas Colombo and fellow multi-award-winning filmmaker, Vincent Laforet, prepared for a production with the newly released Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Colombo was baffled at the lack of support equipment available for the camera at the time.
- Something as simple as a D-Tap cable to power the camera was only available from one company and at a price tag of over $80. This and similar experiences by Colombo and his colleagues were a driving force behind the design and development of the Kondor Blue brand.
2019
Kondor Blue was Hatched
- Colombo founds Kondor Blue and launches the Mini Quick Release, the BMPCC4K Cage and Top Handle, and best-selling XLR cables.
- By end of 2019, Kondor Blue brought 60 products to market and partnered with B&H for distribution.
2020-2022
Explosive Growth
- Kondor Blue moves from Colombo's Garage to first warehouse
- More than 400 Products are brought to Market
- International Distribution takes off
- First Collab Products are launched with Gerald Undone & iJustine
- Widespread adoption on Hollywood sets and YouTube channels
2023-2024
Disciplined Momentum
- Expanded to a new building with 5X the space in both office and warehouse.
- Nearly 1,000 SKUs with support for every major camera band.
- 6 unique Collab lines with dozens more in the pipeline.
- Co-development of products for Sony, Fujifilm, Canon, Lumix, SanDisk, and AngelBird.
- Domestic and international distribution in every state and on every continent.
- Our ProBlade Handle wins the Video Maker Best of 2023 award.
- Our Matte Box design wins Product of the Year at NAB 2024.
2025 and Beyond
Present Day
- First International Creator Production for a feature shoot in Italy
- Enter Grip Tools Vertical: Kofi Cups & Cine Jaws
- Stepped into Pro Broadcast: Fiber & PTZ solutions
- Launched 4 co-designed influencer products
- Rolled out a new website experience
- Expanded distribution across Canada and the EU
“With Kondor Blue, I envisioned a company that could not
only solve my frustrations with equipment manufacturers but also pioneer innovation to empower creators around the globe, making storytelling
more efficient and accessible. I’m a big fan of Grant Petty’s (CEO of Blackmagic Design) philosophy and how he has revolutionized the camera market and democratized high-end filmmaking.” - Lukas Colombo
Kondor Blue is a film equipment supplier that has launched more than 300 products, making it one of the world's fastest-growing camera accessory brands. Customer satisfaction has driven this success and made it possible to expand and serve creatives on every continent.
As an organization, one of our core values is to give back.
When you buy from Kondor Blue, you are part of our mission to both
serve filmmakers with excellence and to make a larger impact in the
world around us. Ten percent of earnings are donated to our current
charity of focus.
Our current selected charity is World Vision. World Vision is a
global, humanitarian non-profit organization that works with children,
families, and communities around the world to help them reach their full
potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Learn more
about World Vision at www.worldvision.org.