Kodak No. 2 Bull's-Eye Camera
The Kodak No. 2 Bull's-Eye Camera is a box-form roll film camera produced by Eastman Kodak in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was a simple, fixed-focus consumer camera aimed at amateur photographers, using roll film loaded in daylight through a hinged back.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the No. 2 Bull's-Eye have spanned a very wide range, from around £20 for well-worn examples up to £380 for exceptional pieces, with only a small number of recorded sales to anchor a median. As of today in 2026, what a Bull's-Eye is worth at saleroom level depends heavily on cosmetic condition, completeness of the original leatherette, and the presence of the shutter faceplate — most tired examples sell for well under £50 hammer.
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: September 2025
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| Sep 2025 | £6 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 407) Title: A Kodak No.2 Bullseye Box Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter works, |
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| Jul 2025 | £20 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 301) Title: A Kodak No. 2 Bulls Eye 97 Model Camera
Description:
A Kodak No. 2 Bulls Eye 97 Model Camera, shutter working, body G, some scuffs & wear, elements G |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 375 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24097) Title: Kodak No.2 Folding Bull's-Eye Camera
Description:
for 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" exposures on rollfilm, Achromat 20/116mm, black leather-covered chassis, red bellows, nice condition, a rare camera Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak No. 2 Bull's-Eye Camera worth today?
Recorded UK auction hammer prices range from about £20 for rough examples to around £380 for the best-preserved pieces, so the typical value sits well below the top of that range.
How much does a No. 2 Bull's-Eye sell for at auction?
Most examples sell for modest sums — often under £50 hammer — with only exceptional, clean, complete cameras reaching into the low hundreds of pounds.
Why is there such a wide price range?
The Bull's-Eye is condition-sensitive: originality of the leatherette covering, working shutter, and clean finder optics can push the price well above what a tatty, incomplete example will fetch.