Kodak Specialist 2
The Kodak Specialist 2 is a large-format folding field camera produced by Kodak Limited in the UK. It was designed for half-plate sheet film work, aimed at professional and serious amateur photographers requiring movements and a robust wooden body. As a successor to the original Specialist, it positioned itself in the studio and field market for plate photography.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Kodak Specialist 2 have ranged from £88 to £120, with the two recorded sales sitting close to a £100 midpoint. As of 2026, the value of these cameras at saleroom level remains modest and is highly condition-sensitive — bellows integrity, completeness of dark slides and the state of the lens shutter all influence what a clean example sells for today.
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: January 2026
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| Jan 2026 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 314) Title: A Kodak Model 2 Specialist Half Plate Camera
Description:
A Kodak Model 2 Specialist Half Plate Camera, body F-G, some paint scratches/wear, bellows G, with C P Goerz 168mm f/6.8 anastigmat lens, in D.R.P. |
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| Oct 2024 | £170 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 82) Title: A Model 2 Kodak Specialist Camera
Description:
A Model 2 Kodak Specialist Camera, serial no 1615, body G, light wear, bellows G, all moves freely, with Kodak Ektar 203mm f/7.7 lens, in Prontor SVS |
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| Aug 2024 | £88 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica Timed Online (Lot 1063) Title: Kodak Specialist Model 2 Half Plate Studio Camera.
Description:
Kodak Specialist Model 2 Half Plate Studio Camera. With Ektar 203mm f7.7 lens in a Prontor SVS (working) shutter. Some loss of veneer to underside of ... read more |
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| Mar 2022 | £119 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 524) Title: A Kodak 5"x7" Specialist Camera Model 2 Commercial Studio Camera
Description:
body F-G, with front & rear rail extension, bellows G, together with four wooden DDS, missing ground glass, (Qty: 1) |
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| Dec 2021 | £260 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 689) Title: A Kodak Specalist Model 2 Large Format Camera
Description:
4x5", with Dallmeyer Wide Angle f/6.5 4¼" lens and Kodak Ektar f/7.7 203mm lens, body, VG, lenses, VG, some light internal haze, complete with 5x7" |
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| May 2021 | £160 | Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1851) Title: Kodak specialist camera model 2, fitted with Rodenstock Sironar-N 150mm 1:5.6 lens, in carry case
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Kodak specialist camera model 2, fitted with Rodenstock Sironar-N 150mm 1:5.6 lens, in carry case |
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| Nov -0001 | £200 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 763) Title: A Kodak 5"x7" Specialist Camera Model 2 Commercial Studio Camera
Description:
body F-G, with front & rear rail extension, an extra extension, bellows F-G, together with six wooden DDS, ground glass intact, also with a Kodak (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Specialist 2 worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Kodak Specialist 2 is worth roughly £88 to £120, with the price depending heavily on bellows condition and whether the original lens and dark slides are included.
How much does a Kodak Specialist 2 sell for at auction?
Recent UK auction sales show the Specialist 2 selling for around £88 to £120 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium.
What affects the price of a Kodak Specialist 2?
Completeness drives value: a clean body with intact bellows, a working shutter and matching dark slides will sell for more than a stripped or damaged example.