Kodak Vest Pocket Series III
The Kodak Vest Pocket Series III is a folding roll-film camera introduced in the 1920s, designed to collapse into a slim form that fit inside a waistcoat pocket. It used 127 roll film and sat in Kodak's budget-to-mid amateur range when new, aimed at casual snapshot photography.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Vest Pocket Series III have ranged from roughly £50 to £110, with a median around £81 across the last few years. Today in 2026 the camera is worth modest money at saleroom level — condition of the bellows, leather covering and shutter is what decides whether an example sells for the lower or upper end of that range.
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: August 2024
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| Aug 2024 | £113 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 131) Title: Burgundy Vest Pocket Kodak Series III Camera Set.
Description:
Burgundy Vest Pocket Kodak Series III Camera Set. With matching hard case. Shutter firing (signs of normal use). |
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| Jan 2023 | £81 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 364) Title: A Vest Pocket Kodak Series III Folding Camera
Description:
black, body VG-E, shutter working, with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar f/6.3 7.5cm lens, optics G, some haze present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Dec 2021 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 642) Title: A Kodak Vest Pocket Series III Medium Format Camera
Description:
Brown, with makers presentation carry case, body G-VG, shutter working, minimal marks and scuffs, optics F-G, haze present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Feb 2002 | £99 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 435) Title: Vest Pocket Kodak Series III no.
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Vest Pocket Kodak Series III no. Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Nov 1998 | £97 | Christie's | |
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Auction: KOSLOV COLLECTION OF CAMERAS AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS (Lot 198) Title: Vest Pocket Kodak series III
Description:
Vest Pocket Kodak series III Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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| Jan 1998 | £149 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 384) Title: Vest Pocket Kodak Series III no. 108782
Description:
Vest Pocket Kodak Series III no. 108782 Estimate: £120 - £180 |
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| Nov -0001 | £45 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 364) Title: A Kodak Vest Pocket Series III Folding Camera
Description:
A Kodak Vest Pocket Series III Folding Camera, blue, shutter working, body F-G, some scuffs, scratches, paint wear bed edges, bellows F, faded & dry, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Vest Pocket Series III worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results place its value between about £50 and £110, with a median near £81 depending on cosmetic condition and whether the shutter and bellows are functional.
How much does a Kodak Vest Pocket Series III sell for at auction?
Clean working examples have sold for around £80 to £110 at UK auction, while tattier examples with bellows or shutter issues typically price closer to £50.
Is the Kodak Vest Pocket Series III usable today?
It can still be used, but the 127 roll film it requires is only available from a small number of specialist suppliers, which limits practical shooting value.