Kodak Instamatic Cameras
The Kodak Instamatic is a family of consumer cameras introduced by Kodak in the 1960s, built around the 126 drop-in film cartridge to make loading easier for casual snapshooters. The range covered everything from very basic fixed-focus models to more capable rangefinder and reflex variants, and was sold in large numbers as an entry point into colour photography.
Sales data for Instamatic cameras as a group is extremely thin, with a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £420 in 2008 — a wholesale saleroom figure that almost certainly reflects a boxed lot or a scarce variant rather than a typical example. In the present 2026 market, common Instamatic bodies generally sell for very modest sums at auction, while higher-end models such as the Instamatic Reflex tend to command more; without broader data, a reliable price band for what an average Instamatic is worth today cannot be quoted from this dataset alone.
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: June 2008
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 420 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17095) Title: Kodak Instamatic Cameras (various)
Description:
a collection of 36 Instamatic cameras, containing: X2, 28, 32, 33, 36, 50, 76x, 100, 133, 133-X, 155X, 177X, 220, 224, 233, 233-X, 255X, 300, 333, 333-X, 355X, 400, 414, 500, 800, 814, S-20, Pocket Instamatic 50, Pocket Instamatic 92,Pocket Instamatic 101, Pocket Instamatic 130, Pocket Instamatic 192, Pocket Instamatic 200, Pocket Instamatic 300, Pocket Tele-Instamatic 430, Pocket Instamatic 500 electronic, some brochures and instructions, all in good condition Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Instamatic camera worth today?
Values vary enormously by model and condition; the only UK auction hammer price in our dataset is a single £420 result, which is not representative of the basic models that typically sell for far less.
How much does a Kodak Instamatic sell for at auction?
With just one recorded sale of £420 in this dataset, a meaningful price range cannot be given — buyers should treat that figure as an outlier rather than a guide to the value of common Instamatic bodies.
Does the Kodak Instamatic still take film?
It uses 126 cartridge film, which is no longer manufactured at scale, so most Instamatics are bought as display or collector pieces rather than working cameras.