Jupiter F-21 (KGB-camera)
The Jupiter F-21 is a Soviet-era subminiature camera, commonly known as the "KGB camera" because it was developed for clandestine use by Soviet state security services. It uses a special cassette film format and was built into a small metal body intended to be concealed, for example behind a coat button or inside a bag.
Sales data for the F-21 is extremely thin: the only auction-hammer result on file is a single UK saleroom sale at £700 back in 2007, so a reliable current price band cannot be drawn. As of today, buyers asking what a Jupiter F-21 is worth or how much it sells for in 2026 should treat that figure as a historical reference point rather than a guide to today's value, and confirm market levels against current auction listings before bidding.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: May 2007
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2007 | EUR 700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16008) Title: KGB Spy camera
Description:
Russian 16mm surveillance camera (probably manufactured in a separate workshop at KMZ of Krasnogorsk near Moscow). This camera was used as a surveillance camera by the Soviet Secret Service. It is a small noiseless motorized camera with special film magazines and special lenses that are capable of taking photographs through small holes. The camera was usually mounted in unsuspicious objects of everyday life, such as lamps in hotel rooms and took photographs in pre-selected intervals for surveillance purposes. The camera comes with a blue silicon cell that could be mounted to the lens for automatic exposure and a second and fast lens. Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Jupiter F-21 (KGB camera) worth today?
Reliable pricing is limited; the only verified UK auction hammer result on record is £700, and current value depends heavily on completeness of the cassette and accessories.
How much does a Jupiter F-21 sell for at UK auction?
With just one logged hammer sale at £700, there is not enough data to quote a confident price range, and recent auction listings should be checked for an up-to-date figure.
Why is the Jupiter F-21 called the KGB camera?
It was produced in the Soviet Union for use by state security operatives and is widely associated with KGB field use, which is reflected in collector demand.