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Kodak Panoram Kodak No.1

The Panoram Kodak No.1 is an early rollfilm panoramic camera produced by Kodak, using a swinging-lens design to capture a wide horizontal image on rollfilm. Introduced at the end of the 19th century, it was positioned as a specialist tool for landscape and group photography at a time when panoramic formats were a niche within the amateur market.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Panoram Kodak No.1 have ranged from around £70 to £820, with a median near £130 across the recorded sales. A strong 2025 result of £819 shows that clean, working examples can sell for well above the long-term average, while tired or incomplete bodies sit closer to £100; as of today in 2026, condition and completeness are what most influence what one is worth. These figures are saleroom hammer results and exclude auction commissions, so retail asking prices from specialist dealers are typically higher.

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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: March 2026

Date Price Source
Mar 2026 £239 Chiswick Auctions
Oct 2025 £819 Chiswick Auctions
Apr 2023 £100 Special Auction Services
May 2007 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
May 2006 £120 Christie's
Sep 2005 £84 Christie's
May 2005 EUR 220 Leitz Auction
May 2004 £95 Christie's
Feb 2004 £286 Christie's
May 2003 £70 Christie's
Feb 2002 £82 Christie's
Sep 2001 £176 Christie's
Jul 2001 £164 Christie's
Jan 2000 £230 Christie's
Nov 1999 £138 Christie's
Oct 1999 £115 Christie's
Jun 1998 £161 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Panoram Kodak No.1 worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices sit between roughly £70 and £820, with most examples clustering around £100–£160 depending on cosmetic and mechanical condition.

How much does a Panoram Kodak No.1 sell for at auction?

A working example sold for £819 in October 2025, while a more average example sold for £100 in 2023, so the price a given camera sells for depends heavily on the state of the swinging-lens mechanism and the body covering.

What affects the value of a Panoram Kodak No.1?

Smooth operation of the swinging lens, intact leather and woodwork, and the presence of original accessories are the main factors that push the value toward the higher end of the recorded range.

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