Kodak Signet 35 Signal Corps (KE-7)
The Kodak Signet 35 Signal Corps (KE-7) is a 35mm rangefinder camera, a militarised variant of Kodak's civilian Signet 35 series produced in the United States during the 1950s. It was supplied to the US Army Signal Corps under the KE-7 designation rather than sold through normal retail channels, which makes surviving examples scarcer than the standard Signet 35.
Auction data for this model is thin: the single UK hammer result on file sold for £108 in 2018, so a reliable price band cannot be quoted today. Because these are UK saleroom hammer figures (wholesale, excluding commission), private-sale and dealer asking prices for a clean KE-7 tend to sit above this level, and condition and completeness of military markings strongly affect what an 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: November 2018
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2018 | £108 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1121) Title: A Kodak Signet 35 KE-7 'U.S. Air Force' Rangefinder Camera
Description:
black, with Ektar f/3.5 44mm lens, serial no. RM2615L, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG-E, in maker's case; Back anodised finish designed for U.S. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Signet 35 Signal Corps (KE-7) worth today?
Evidence is limited to one UK auction hammer result of £108 from 2018, so a current value cannot be quoted with confidence; condition and intact military markings are the main price drivers.
How much does a Kodak Signet 35 KE-7 sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK saleroom hammer price in our data is £108, but with just one data point this should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable market price.
How is the KE-7 different from a standard Signet 35?
The KE-7 is the military-issue version supplied to the US Army Signal Corps and carries the corresponding designation and markings, which is why collectors typically value it above the civilian Signet 35.