Kodak Boy Scout Kodak Camera
The Boy Scout Kodak Camera is a Kodak-branded folding film camera marketed to scouts in the early 20th century. It was sold as an entry-level snapshot camera with Boy Scout livery, positioning it as a youth-oriented product rather than a serious photographic instrument.
Auction evidence for the Boy Scout Kodak Camera is thin, with a single UK saleroom hammer result of £56 recorded in 2022. On that limited basis, today's value at auction sits in the lower double digits to around £60 for a complete example, though wholesale hammer prices exclude buyer's premium and can swing sharply with condition and originality.
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: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | £188 | £188 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Vintage c.1931 Art Deco Folding Boy Scout Kodak Camera Olive Green Leather Case
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Kodak UK - Boy Scout. My uncle bought this new in the 1930's - He was a Boy Scout/Rover Scout. The Boy Scout Kodak was also produced in a US version also based on the Vest Pocket Kodak Model B, but the decoration is quite different. Location: London, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £188 | £188 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Vintage c.1931 Art Deco Folding Boy Scout Kodak Camera Olive Green Leather Case
Description:
Kodak UK - Boy Scout. My uncle bought this new in the 1930's - He was a Boy Scout/Rover Scout. The Boy Scout Kodak was also produced in a US version also based on the Vest Pocket Kodak Model B, but the decoration is quite different. Location: London, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 42 | £31 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: BOY SCOUT KODAK SINGLE LENS CAMERA WITH SERIAL NUMBER
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The Boy Scout Kodak cameras were a highly successful series of officially branded cameras produced by the Eastman Kodak Company between 1929 and 1934 to capitalize on the massive growth of youth scouting movements. Rather than inventing completely new mechanisms, Kodak ingeniously adapted its popular, existing camera platforms into specialized editions featuring military-inspired colors and official organizational insignias. These cameras became iconic pieces of historical merchandising, deeply tied to the rise of outdoor amateur photography and the Scouting movement's photography merit badge. This one looks great but of course it’s untested. Being sold as I found it with no returns. Contact me with any questions or concerns. Location: North Bergen, NJ, United States |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 42 | £31 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: BOY SCOUT KODAK SINGLE LENS CAMERA WITH SERIAL NUMBER
Description:
The Boy Scout Kodak cameras were a highly successful series of officially branded cameras produced by the Eastman Kodak Company between 1929 and 1934 to capitalize on the massive growth of youth scouting movements. Rather than inventing completely new mechanisms, Kodak ingeniously adapted its popular, existing camera platforms into specialized editions featuring military-inspired colors and official organizational insignias. These cameras became iconic pieces of historical merchandising, deeply tied to the rise of outdoor amateur photography and the Scouting movement's photography merit badge. This one looks great but of course it’s untested. Being sold as I found it with no returns. Contact me with any questions or concerns. Location: North Bergen, NJ, United States |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 180 | £135 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: Antique Kodak Boy Scout Folding Camera W/Original Case
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Great shape, shows some age and wear Location: Kansas City, KS, United States |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 180 | £135 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: Antique Kodak Boy Scout Folding Camera W/Original Case
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Great shape, shows some age and wear Location: Kansas City, KS, United States |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 60 | £45 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: Kodak Vest Pocket Boy Scout 127 Camera Green Leather Case
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Vest Pocket. Green Leather Case. Location: Valley, NE, United States |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 60 | £45 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: Kodak Vest Pocket Boy Scout 127 Camera Green Leather Case
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Vest Pocket. Green Leather Case. Location: Valley, NE, United States |
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| May 2026 | USD 198 | £147 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: BOY SCOUT KODAK SINGLE LENS CAMERA
Description:
It's in the condition shown and would make an excellent addition to any collection. Location: Mechanicsburg, PA, United States |
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| May 2026 | USD 198 | £147 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: BOY SCOUT KODAK SINGLE LENS CAMERA
Description:
It's in the condition shown and would make an excellent addition to any collection. Location: Mechanicsburg, PA, United States |
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| Jan 2026 | £69 | £55 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 383) Title: A Boy Scout Kodak Vest Pocket Camera
Description:
green body with black trim, G, black shutter standard, black bellows, "Boy Scout" Fleur de Lys crest on casing, shutter working, |
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| Jan 2026 | £62 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 382) Title: A Boy Scout Kodak Vest Pocket Camera
Description:
green body with green trim, G, green shutter standard, green bellows, "Be Prepared" crest on casing, shutter working, |
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| Jan 2026 | £81 | £65 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 385) Title: A Boy Scout Kodak Vest Pocket Camera
Description:
green body with green trim, G, green shutter standard, green bellows, "Be Prepared" Fleur de Lys crest on casing, shutter working, with matching |
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| Oct 2024 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 64) Title: A Kodak Boy Scout Folding Camera
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A Kodak Boy Scout Folding Camera, green, body VG, bellows G, shutter working, elements VG, with quick release cable, in green Boy Scout case |
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| Jun 2022 | £56 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 566) Title: A Boy Scout Kodak Folding Camera
Description:
green, body VG, bellows VG, shutter working, with maker's green case, (Qty: 1) |
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| Feb 2020 | £45 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 766) Title: Kodak Boy Scout folding camera with green paintwork and Scout logo, in matching green case with
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Kodak Boy Scout folding camera with green paintwork and Scout logo, in matching green case with |
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| Feb 2014 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment Auction on Thursday 13 February 2014 at 10:00 (Lot 621) Title: A Kodak Boy Scout Camera
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A Kodak Boy Scout Camera, green, in stamped maker's case, G Estimate: £20 - £30 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 140 | £123 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12520) Title: Kodak Boy Scout Kodak Camera
Description:
USA, 4.5x6cm, folding vest pocket camera in olive green with Boy Scout emblem on camera bed and green bellows. In matching case with instruction booklet. Ex Spira Collection. Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 250 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 150 | £101 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15232) Title: Boy Scout Kodak Camera
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USA, 4.5x6cm, folding vest pocket camera in olive green with Boy Scout emblem on camera bed and green bellows. In matching case with instruction booklet. Ex Spira Collection. Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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| Jan 1998 | £57 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 401) Title: Boy Scout Kodak camera
Description:
Boy Scout Kodak camera Estimate: £20 - £120 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Boy Scout Kodak Camera worth today?
Based on a single 2022 UK auction record, one sold for £56 at hammer, so a fair value guide for a comparable example is in the region of £40–£70 before buyer's premium.
How much does a Boy Scout Kodak Camera sell for at auction?
The only confirmed UK hammer price in our data is £56, which is the best available reference for what the camera sells for at saleroom level.
What affects the price of a Boy Scout Kodak Camera?
Condition of the Boy Scout branding, completeness of original accessories, and the integrity of the bellows and shutter are the main factors that move the price up or down.