Kiev 303
The Kiev 303 is a Soviet-era subminiature camera produced in Ukraine. It was sold as a compact, pocketable still camera rather than as a system camera, and falls within the family of small-format Kiev models offered to amateur users.
Sales data for the Kiev 303 is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result from 2014 saw an example sell for £800, which is a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail price. With only one data point, it is not possible to state a reliable median or range for what a Kiev 303 is worth today in 2026, and individual results will swing heavily on condition, completeness and bidder interest on the day.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: March 2014
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 800 | £665 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_30256) Title: KGB 'Speccam N-B'Spy Camera
Description:
Subminiature camera (Kiev 303) for 16mm film in special cassettes (type Minolta 16), housed in a fancy notebook with dark red leather cover with gold trim. The camera is tensioned by sliding the golden “pencil”. Serial number 0117 (other known serial numbers are 0119 and 0131). These outfits were made in the late 1980s in a small KGB workshop. Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 2,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kiev 303 worth?
Auction evidence is very limited; the only verified UK hammer result on record is £800 from 2014, so any current value estimate would be speculative.
How much does a Kiev 303 sell for at auction?
On the single recorded UK sale, a Kiev 303 sold for £800 at hammer, excluding buyer's and seller's commission.
Is the Kiev 303 a rare camera?
Hammer results for the Kiev 303 appear infrequently in UK salerooms, which makes pricing it with confidence difficult.