Kodak No. 3 Kodak Camera
The No. 3 Kodak Camera is an early roll-film box camera produced by Kodak in the late 19th century. It was part of the original numbered Kodak series that helped popularise amateur photography, sitting above the smaller No. 1 and No. 2 models in the range.
At UK auction in recent years, hammer prices for the No. 3 Kodak Camera have ranged from about £31 to £240, with only a small number of recorded results to draw on. Today the value sits firmly in collector territory, and what one sells for depends heavily on completeness, casework condition and any surviving original accessories.
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 | USD 20 | £15 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: Antique No. 3 Folding Pocket Kodak Model G Camera - with Anastigmat Lens As Is
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Perfect for film photography enthusiasts looking to capture images with a touch of nostalgia and historical charm. Piece is present. Location: Fall River, Massachusetts, United States |
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| May 2026 | USD 90 | £67 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
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Title: Kodak No 3A Model B-4 Folding Pocket Bellows Camera with Combo Back Antique V20
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Click here to see description. Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| May 2026 | USD 35 | £26 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: *** 1914 Kodak No.3-A Folding Pocket 122 film Camera Model C Autographic Eastman
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CASE NEED RE-STITCHING AND IS NOT CORRECT. Photo is actual item. Location: El Sobrante, California, United States |
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| Dec 2024 | £31 | £25 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 155) Title: A Kodak No. 3 Folding Pocket Camera
Description:
black, body F-G, some wear to the black finish, opens and closes correctly, shutter works, viewfinder clear, with leather case, G. |
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| Nov 2020 | £236 | £190 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 441) Title: A Kodak No.3 Camera
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1890-97, black, serial no. 6988, body, VG, shutter requires attention, lens, VG |
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| Jan 2007 | £120 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: The Ganz Collection of Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys & Pre-Cinema (Lot 13) Title: Kodak No. 3 no. 282
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Kodak No. 3 no. 282 Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 420 | £283 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15236) Title: No.3 Kodak Camera
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for 60 or 100 exposures 3 1/4 x 4 1/4" on factory loaded roll film, rotating sector shutter, winding key not original, camera in very nice condition. Ex Spira Collection. Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Sep 2005 | £120 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 323) Title: Kodak No. 3 no. 65
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Kodak No. 3 no. 65 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a No. 3 Kodak Camera worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record, hammer prices have spanned roughly £31 to £240, so the value of any individual example depends strongly on condition and completeness.
How much does a No. 3 Kodak Camera sell for at auction?
Recent UK saleroom results show the camera selling for as little as £31 for a rougher example and around £240 for a better one, giving a working price guide rather than a fixed market value.
Is the No. 3 Kodak Camera a good collector's item?
As one of Kodak's early numbered roll-film cameras it has clear historical interest, but with so few recorded sales the market is thin and prices are driven more by condition than by steady demand.