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Kodak Medalist I

The Kodak Medalist I is a medium-format rangefinder camera that takes 620 roll film, introduced in the mid-1940s. It was positioned as a robust, professional-grade body and is often known to collectors simply as the "Medalist".

Sales data for the Medalist I is thin, with a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £214 in October 2025, which gives an indication of what a complete example sells for at saleroom level today rather than a reliable median. With only one data point, the wider price and value range is not yet established, and condition of the bellows-free helical mount, shutter, and rangefinder optics will heavily influence what any individual example is worth.

Variants

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Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
II — — 10 £58 – £223
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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: October 2025

Date Price Source Variant
Oct 2025 £214 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions —
Jul 2024 £69 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions II
Jun 2022 £175 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions II
Dec 2021 £223 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions II
Nov 2018 EUR 320 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2009 EUR 130 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction II
Mar 2007 £60 🇬🇧 Christie's II
May 2004 £107 🇬🇧 Christie's II
Mar 2004 £95 🇬🇧 Christie's II
Nov 2002 £152 🇬🇧 Christie's II
Aug 2000 £58 🇬🇧 Christie's II
Nov 1998 £103 🇬🇧 Christie's II

Frequently asked questions

What is a Kodak Medalist I worth today?

On the limited evidence available, a Medalist I sold for £214 hammer at UK auction in October 2025, so a complete working example is worth in that region at wholesale auction level.

How much does a Kodak Medalist I sell for at auction?

The only verified recent UK auction price in our data is £214, achieved in 2025; with just one sale on record, this is indicative rather than a firm market price.

Does the Medalist I use standard 120 film?

No — it is designed for 620 roll film, which has the same emulsion width as 120 but uses a slimmer spool, so buyers typically respool 120 onto 620 reels.

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