Kodak Medalist I
The Kodak Medalist I is a medium-format rangefinder camera that takes 620 roll film, introduced in the mid-1940s. It was positioned as a robust, professional-grade body and is often known to collectors simply as the "Medalist".
Sales data for the Medalist I is thin, with a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £214 in October 2025, which gives an indication of what a complete example sells for at saleroom level today rather than a reliable median. With only one data point, the wider price and value range is not yet established, and condition of the bellows-free helical mount, shutter, and rangefinder optics will heavily influence what any individual example is worth.
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: October 2025
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| Oct 2025 | £214 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 250) Title: Kodak Medalist Rangefinder Camera. For 620 film (not 120 film as originally stated).
Description:
For 620 film (not 120 film as originally stated). Signs of normal use, shutter firing, With a 100mm f3.5 Kodak Ektar lens in a Synchro-Compur shutter. |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 320 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36889) Title: Kodak Medalist
Description:
first version Medalist in near mint condition, with Ektar 3.5/100mm no.EE2040 Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Medalist I worth today?
On the limited evidence available, a Medalist I sold for £214 hammer at UK auction in October 2025, so a complete working example is worth in that region at wholesale auction level.
How much does a Kodak Medalist I sell for at auction?
The only verified recent UK auction price in our data is £214, achieved in 2025; with just one sale on record, this is indicative rather than a firm market price.
Does the Medalist I use standard 120 film?
No — it is designed for 620 roll film, which has the same emulsion width as 120 but uses a slimmer spool, so buyers typically respool 120 onto 620 reels.