Kodak Ordinary Kodak B
The Ordinary Kodak B is an early roll-film box camera produced by Kodak in the late 19th century, part of the original Ordinary Kodak series that helped establish amateur photography as a consumer activity. It was positioned as a simple, factory-loaded camera aimed at users who returned the entire camera to Kodak for processing and reloading.
Sales evidence is limited to a single UK auction hammer result of £1,062 in May 2024, so a meaningful price range cannot be drawn for today's market. Because this is a wholesale saleroom figure rather than a dealer asking price, retail values for comparable examples are typically higher, and condition, completeness and provenance heavily influence what an Ordinary Kodak B is worth in 2026.
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 | £725 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 295) Title: A Kodak Eastman Ordinary Kodak B Camera
Description:
1891-95, serial no. 1881, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, complete with a photograph taken with the camera |
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| May 2024 | £1,062 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 271) Title: A Kodak Ordinary B Camera
Description:
1891-95, serial no. 1026, body, G, shutter working, lens, VG |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 1,700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15237) Title: B Ordinary Kodak Camera
Description:
for 24 exposures 3 1/2 x 4" on roll-film. The camera is in outstanding original condition. Ex Spira Collection. Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 1,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ordinary Kodak B worth today?
Auction evidence is thin, but one UK saleroom hammer result reached £1,062 in 2024; actual value in 2026 depends heavily on condition, completeness and originality.
How much does an Ordinary Kodak B sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK hammer price in our data is £1,062, which reflects a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail price.
Why does the price vary so much for early Kodak cameras?
Value is driven by survival condition, presence of original fittings and provenance, so two outwardly similar examples can sell for very different sums.