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.
Variants
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| Vanity | — | — | 8 | £39 – £270 |
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: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | USD 12 | £9 | 🇺🇸 eBay | — | |
Title: ca 1920s Antique Vest Pocket Kodak Series III Folding Camera Black UNTESTED
Description:
The product is a 1920s Antique Vest Pocket Kodak Series III Folding Camera in black. This vintage camera was manufactured by Kodak in the United States and features a compact design that allows it to fit into a vest pocket. The Model III is known for its sturdy construction and ability to produce high-quality images, making it a valuable collectible for photography enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Location: Fresno, CA, United States |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 325 | £243 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Vanity | |
Title: BLUE VEST POCKET SERIES III VANITY KODAK ART DECO CAMERA CLAM-SHELL CASE & BOX
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The Blue Vest Pocket Series III Vanity Kodak Art Deco camera is a vintage folding camera known for its unique design and historical significance. Made by Kodak in the United States, this gray-colored camera features a clam-shell case and comes in its original box. With a 127 format, this camera is a collectible piece for photography enthusiasts and vintage camera collectors. Its retro design and functionality make it a desirable item for those interested in the history and art of photography. In good shape not tested. #31826lg Location: Rocklin, CA, United States |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 100 | £75 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Vanity | |
Title: Antique Kodak Vest Pocket Series III Vanity Red Folding Camera USA 1926–1933 WOW
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The Antique Kodak Vest Pocket Series III Vanity Red Folding Camera from 1926-1933 is a vintage camera with a striking red color and a compact folding design. This camera, made by Kodak in the United States, belongs to the Vest Pocket series, known for its portable size and convenience. The Kodak Pocket Series III Vanity model is highly sought after by collectors and photography enthusiasts for its historical significance and unique design. Location: Glenside, PA, United States |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 52 | £39 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Vanity | |
Title: Vintage Blue Kodak Vanity Vest Pocket Series III 127 Camera w/ Case
Description:
Has significant marks and scratches from use as well as dust and deterioration from age. See pictures for details. Item location: Glassboro, New Jersey. Location: Glassboro, NJ, United States |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 35 | £26 | 🇺🇸 eBay | — | |
Title: ca 1920s Antique Vest Pocket Kodak Series III Folding Camera Black UNTESTED
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Kodak Anastigmat F 8.3 No 16914. You can always remove if you change your mind. Location: Baltic, CT, United States |
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| May 2026 | £204 | £204 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: F Vintage Eastman Kodak Red Folding Vest Pocket Series III film camera w/ Case
Description:
They may need a light clean. Location: Shifnal, shropshire, United Kingdom |
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| May 2026 | £204 | £204 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: F Vintage Eastman Kodak Red Folding Vest Pocket Series III film camera w/ Case
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They may need a light clean. Location: Shifnal, shropshire, United Kingdom |
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| Oct 2025 | £106 | £85 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Vanity | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 199) Title: A Kodak Vanity Kodak Vest Pocket Series III Camera
Description:
1928-33, red, with Kodak Anastigmat f/6.3 83mm lens, serial no. 29160, body VG, lens G, some internal haze. |
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| Aug 2024 | £113 | £90 | 🇬🇧 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 | £65 | 🇬🇧 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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| Jun 2022 | £338 | £270 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Vanity | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 656) Title: Three Kodak Vest Pocket Series III Vanity Cameras
Description:
to include a red example, body VG, shutter working, optics F, some haze & light fungus present, with matching red makers case, together with a (Qty: 1) |
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| Dec 2021 | £50 | £40 | 🇬🇧 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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| Jan 2021 | £81 | £65 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Vanity | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 683) Title: A Kodak Vest Pocket Series III Vanity
Description:
blue, with Kodak Anastigmat f/6.3 83mm lens, body, F-G, shutter working, lens, G, some internal haze, in maker's blue box |
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| Apr 2019 | £120 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Vanity | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 331) Title: A Kodak Vanity Vest Pocket Series III Camera
Description:
1926-33, blue, serial no. 33028, with Anastigmat f/6.3 83mm lens, body, VG, some minor damage to back, lens, VG, complete with maker's presentation |
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| Jan 2019 | £120 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Photographica Auction Tuesday 22nd January 2019 at 10.00 (Lot 457) Title: A Kodak Vest Pocket Series III Roll Film Folding Camera
Description:
A Kodak Vest Pocket Series III Roll Film Folding Camera, brown body, brown bellows, with Kodak Anastigmat 83mm f/6.3 lens, condition G, in maker's case Estimate: £70 - £100 |
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| Nov 2018 | £204 | £170 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Vanity | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1239) Title: A Kodak Vanity Kodak Vest Pocket Series III Camera
Description:
1928-33, red, with Kodak Anastigmat f/6.3 83mm lens, serial no. 43637, body, VG, lens, VG, some light internal haze |
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| Jun 2017 | £85 | £85 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Mechanical Music & Camera Auction Thursday 8th June 2017 at 10:00 (Lot 321) Title: Kodak Vest Pocket Cameras
Description:
Kodak Vest Pocket Cameras, a blue leather Vest Pocket Series III with an Autographic (2) Estimate: £50 - £70 |
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| Jul 2016 | £130 | £130 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Including The Mike Simkin Magic Lantern Collection Thursday 7th July 2016 at 10:00 (Lot 471) Title: A Kodak Vanity Vest Pocket Series III Camera
Description:
A Kodak Vanity Vest Pocket Series III Camera, blue, with Kodak f/6.3 83mm lens, serial no. 42600, body, VG, lens, VG, shutter working, in maker's case Estimate: £80 - £120 |
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| Feb 2016 | £140 | £140 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Thursday 18th February 2016 at 11:00 (Lot 76) Title: A Kodak Vanity Vest Pocket Series III Camera
Description:
A Kodak Vanity Vest Pocket Series III Camera, blue, with Kodak f/6.3 83mm lens, serial no. 35406, body, G-VG, lens, VG, shutter working, in maker's case Estimate: £80 - £120 |
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| Feb 2016 | £170 | £170 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Thursday 18th February 2016 at 11:00 (Lot 79) Title: A Kodak Vanity Vest Pocket Series III Camera
Description:
A Kodak Vanity Vest Pocket Series III Camera, brown, with Kodak f/6.3 83mm lens, serial no. 47006, body, G, lens, VG, shutter working, in maker's case Estimate: £80 - £120 |
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| Feb 2016 | £150 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Thursday 18th February 2016 at 11:00 (Lot 77) Title: A Kodak Vanity Vest Pocket Series III Camera
Description:
A Kodak Vanity Vest Pocket Series III Camera, red, with Kodak f/6.3 83mm lens, serial no. 33721, body, VG-E, lens, VG, shutter working, in maker's case Estimate: £80 - £120 |
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| Feb 2016 | £140 | £140 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Thursday 18th February 2016 at 11:00 (Lot 78) Title: A Kodak Vanity Vest Pocket Series III Camera
Description:
A Kodak Vanity Vest Pocket Series III Camera, grey, with Kodak f/6.3 83mm lens, serial no. 46070, body, G, lens, VG, shutter working, in maker's case Estimate: £80 - £120 |
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| Feb 2016 | £230 | £230 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Thursday 18th February 2016 at 11:00 (Lot 80) Title: A Kodak Vanity Vest Pocket Series III Camera
Description:
A Kodak Vanity Vest Pocket Series III Camera, blue, with Kodak f/6.3 83mm lens, serial no. 39730, body, VG, lens, G, shutter working, some marks to front element, with instructions, in maker's case and box Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Feb 2002 | £117 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 434) Title: Vest Pocket Kodak Series III
Description:
Vest Pocket Kodak Series III Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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| Feb 2002 | £99 | £84 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 435) Title: Vest Pocket Kodak Series III no.
Description:
Vest Pocket Kodak Series III no. Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Nov 1998 | £97 | £84 | 🇬🇧 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 | £130 | 🇬🇧 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 | £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.