Kodak Specialist 3
The Kodak Specialist 3 is a large-format wooden field camera produced by Kodak Limited in the United Kingdom. It was offered as a press and technical camera designed to take sheet film holders, positioned as a professional studio and field tool when new.
Sales history for the Specialist 3 is thin, with a single UK auction hammer result of £88 recorded in 2023. On that limited evidence, today's saleroom level for this model sits in the low double-digit to lower three-figure range, but a buyer assessing what one is worth in 2026 should treat any value figure as indicative rather than firm until more sales accumulate.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: March 2023
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| Mar 2023 | £88 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 324) Title: A Kodak Specialist 3 Studio Large Format Camera
Description:
body G-VG, bellows G, with two Kodak reversible backs, ground glass G-VG, retaining spring damage to 4 x 5 back, (Qty: 1) |
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| May 2021 | £65 | £65 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1852) Title: Kodak Specialist 3 monorail camera with reversible adaptor back
Description:
Kodak Specialist 3 monorail camera with reversible adaptor back |
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| Jul 2013 | £90 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | |
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Auction: THREE DAY AUCTION OF GRAMOPHONE RECORDS, MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHICA Tuesday 30th July at 12noon - Celebrity Vocal Records from the Collection of the Late Sir Paul Getty (Lots 1 - 520) Wednesday 31st July at 10am - Music and Entertainm (Lot 1345) Title: A Kodak Specialist 3 Camera
Description:
A Kodak Specialist 3 Camera, with two Kodak Ektar f/7.7 203mm lenses, body, F, lenses, P-F, with Fidelity DDS (4) Estimate: £40 - £60 |
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| Jul 2000 | £70 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 272) Title: Specialist 3 monorail camera no. 3555
Description:
Specialist 3 monorail camera no. 3555 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Sep 1999 | £138 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 269) Title: Specialist 3 monorail camera no. 3435
Description:
Specialist 3 monorail camera no. 3435 Estimate: £25 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Specialist 3 worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction data available, a Kodak Specialist 3 sells for around £88 at hammer, though with only one recorded sale the price a given example fetches can vary significantly with condition and completeness.
How much does a Kodak Specialist 3 sell for at auction?
The only verified UK auction hammer result on file is £88 from 2023, so quoted values and prices for this model should be treated as a rough guide rather than a settled market level.
Is the Kodak Specialist 3 a usable camera?
Yes, it is a large-format wooden field camera that takes sheet film holders, so it remains usable provided the bellows are light-tight and the ground glass and film holders are in working order.