Kodak Brownie 127 Camera
The Kodak Brownie 127 is a mid-20th-century roll-film snapshot camera using 127 format film, aimed at the casual amateur market. It sits within Kodak's long-running Brownie line of inexpensive box and bakelite-bodied cameras designed to make photography accessible to everyday users.
Sales data for the Brownie 127 is very thin: a single UK auction record from November 2022 shows a hammer price of £338 at saleroom level (wholesale, before commission). With only one data point, this figure is not a reliable median, and in 2026 most ordinary examples typically sell for far less than that outlier; condition, original box and presentation can lift the price a buyer pays today.
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: April 2025
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| Apr 2025 | £250 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 266) Title: A Kodak 'Albino' Brownie 127 Camera
Description:
1953-1959, white, body, G-VG, lens, VG-E, in maker's case Notes: This 'Albino' version with a white body and a grey top was produced for field |
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| Nov 2022 | £338 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 254) Title: A Kodak 'Albino' Brownie 127 Camera
Description:
1953-1959, white, body, VG-E, lens, VG-E Notes: This 'Albino' version with a white body and a grey top was produced for field testing. About 5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Brownie 127 worth today?
Evidence is limited to one UK auction record at £338 hammer in 2022, so a reliable market value cannot be stated; most plain examples sell for considerably less, with condition and completeness driving price.
How much does a Kodak Brownie 127 sell for at auction?
The only verified UK saleroom result on file is £338, but with a single data point this should be treated as an isolated price rather than a representative range.
Does the Brownie 127 still take film?
It uses 127 roll film, which is no longer made by major manufacturers but is produced in small batches by specialist suppliers, so shooting one remains possible if you source film carefully.