Kondor Blue’s Bessette CineJaws Is the Super Clamp Redesign For Filmmakers

If you’ve spent any time rigging lights, monitors, or accessories on a run-and-gun shoot, you know the frustration: the classic super clamp can be awkward and heavy. Kondor Blue and DP/YouTuber Brady Bessette set out to fix all of that, and the result is the Bessette CineJaws, a ground-up reimagining of one of the most essential tools in a filmmaker’s grip kit.

Born from Real-World Frustration

Brady Bessette is well known in the YouTube filmmaking community for his practical, no-fluff approach to cinematography. When he partnered with Kondor Blue to design a new clamp, the goal wasn’t just to make something prettier — it was to address every pain point DPs and solo shooters deal with in the field. The CineJaws is the product of that collaboration: a clamp designed by someone who actually uses one every day.

A Clamping Range That Handles Almost Anything

The standout spec is a 0–2 inch (0–50mm) clamping range — far wider than most traditional super clamps. That means you can go from gripping a thin, flat card or camera plate to a thick 2-inch speed rail without switching tools. The CineJaws are CNC-machined from aluminum and use custom-molded pads that are both glued and bolted in place, delivering what Kondor Blue describes as “incredible force” with zero slipping or shifting. Weight capacity runs from 40 to 100 lbs, depending on mounting orientation, making it more than capable of holding lights, monitors, or heavy accessories with confidence.

Designed for Every Mounting Angle

Traditional super clamps are notorious for their limited mounting options. CineJaws offers 8+ mounting positions and supports both NATO-standard and ARRI-style anti-twist interfaces — so it plays nicely with whatever modular system you’re already running. Removable 3mm anti-twist pins are stored right on the top jaw, so you always have them on hand, letting you mount accessories directly to or through the clamp with full confidence it won’t rotate on you mid-shoot.

The Small Details That Make a Real Difference

Kondor Blue clearly thought through the day-to-day frustrations of on-set use. The CineJaws includes onboard storage for both ¼”-20 and ⅜”-16 bolts, so you’re never scrambling through your kit bag mid-setup. There’s also an integrated safety cable loop built into the design — a requirement for any overhead or elevated rigging on professional sets, and a welcome addition for indie filmmakers who want that same level of safety assurance.

Part of a Broader Ecosystem: Meet the Cine Pins

The CineJaws gets even more versatile when paired with Kondor Blue’s new Cine Pins, available in both NATO and 3/8″ sizes. The Cine Pins are designed to integrate directly with the CineJaws, creating a seamless, modular mounting ecosystem that goes far beyond what any single clamp could do on its own. Kondor Blue debuted the full CineJaws and Cine Pin ecosystem at Cine Gear 2025, drawing attention from industry professionals.

Who Is It For?

The CineJaws is a strong fit for indie filmmakers and YouTubers who are looking for a super clamp upgrade. Whether you’re rigging a small LED panel on a C-stand for a talking-head interview, clamping a monitor arm to a truss for a concert shoot, or building out a custom moto-rig, the CineJaws handles the job cleanly and quickly.

Specifications

Pricing & Availability

The Bessette CineJaws is available now directly from Kondor Blue for $125 USD and can also be found at retailers such as B&H Photo.