Kodak Super Kodak Six-20
The Super Kodak Six-20 is a folding roll-film camera made by Kodak for the 620 format, introduced in the late 1930s. It was positioned as a high-end consumer model and is notable for being one of the earliest cameras to offer automatic exposure control.
At UK auction, hammer prices for the Super Kodak Six-20 have ranged from around £950 to £1,100, with the two recorded saleroom results sitting close to a £1,000 median. Condition is the dominant factor in what this camera is worth today, as the selenium meter cell and folding bed mechanism are commonly degraded, and clean working examples sell for a clear premium over cosmetically tired ones.
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: June 2019
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 950 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37063) Title: Eastman Kodak Super Kodak Six-20
Description:
historically important, the first camera to include a coupled light meter for automatic exposure, in very good cosmetic condition, with original carrying case in excellent cosmetic condition Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| May 2005 | £600 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND OPTICAL TOYS INCLUDING (Lot 305) Title: Super Kodak Six-20 no. 2432
Description:
Super Kodak Six-20 no. 2432 Estimate: £600 - £900 |
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| Sep 2004 | £1,075 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 360) Title: Super Kodak Six-20 no. 2653
Description:
Super Kodak Six-20 no. 2653 Estimate: £600 - £900 |
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| Jan 1998 | £1,840 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 406) Title: Super Kodak Six-20 no. 1936
Description:
Super Kodak Six-20 no. 1936 Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Super Kodak Six-20 worth today?
Based on recorded UK auction hammer results, a Super Kodak Six-20 has a value in the region of £950 to £1,100, with condition of the meter and bellows driving where in that range a given example sells.
How much does a Super Kodak Six-20 sell for at auction?
Verified saleroom prices show the model sells for roughly £950 at the lower end and around £1,075 at the upper end, excluding buyer's and seller's commission.
Why is the Super Kodak Six-20 price higher than other folding Kodaks?
It was Kodak's first automatic-exposure camera and was produced in relatively small numbers, so collector demand keeps its price well above that of more common 620 folders.