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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.

Date Price Source
Jan 2026 £60 Special Auction Services
Aug 2024 £88 Chiswick Auctions
Mar 2022 £119 Flints Auctions