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The '''Freude'''<REF> The camera is called "Freude Camera J" (フロイドカメラJ) in {{Kokusan}}, p.&nbsp;340, probably after a column in the April 1942 issue of ''Asahi Camera''. </REF> is a Japanese camera taking 4&times;4cm exposures on [[127 film]], made in the first half of the 1940s, certainly by the company [[Kōsoku|Kōsoku-sha]].<REF> Attribution to Kōsoku-sha: {{Kokusan}}, p.&nbsp;340, and [http://asacame.fc2web.com/hspbestaz/bestf.htm this page at Asacame]. </REF>
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The '''Freude'''<REF> The camera is called "Freude Camera J" (フロイドカメラJ) in {{Kokusan}}, p.340, probably after a column in the April 1942 issue of ''Asahi Camera''. </REF> is a Japanese camera taking 4×4cm exposures on [[127 film]], made in the first half of the 1940s, certainly by the company [[Kōsoku|Kōsoku-sha]].<REF> Attribution to Kōsoku-sha: {{Kokusan}}, p.340, and [http://asacame.fc2web.com/hspbestaz/bestf.htm this page at Asacame]. </REF>
  
 
''See also the [[Freude Six]].''
 
''See also the [[Freude Six]].''
  
 
== Name ==
 
== Name ==
The camera is sometimes called "Vanguard" by mistake,<REF> McKeown, p.&nbsp;944, calls the camera "Vanguard" and does not mention the name of a maker. </REF> because of the shutter marking and because the name Freude is not written anywhere on the camera itself. However the case is marked ''FREUDE'' in two places, thus confirming the name.
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The camera is sometimes called "Vanguard" by mistake,<REF> {{McKeown}}, p.944, calls the camera "Vanguard" and does not mention the name of a maker. </REF> because of the shutter marking and because the name Freude is not written anywhere on the camera itself. However the case is marked ''FREUDE'' in two places, thus confirming the name.
  
 
The name "Freude" itself obviously comes from the German word ''freude'' (i.e. joy). It might have been an allusion to the first words of the Ode to Joy ("Freude, schöner Götterfunken") written by Friedrich Schiller and musically adapted by Ludwig van Beethoven's in his Ninth Symphony.
 
The name "Freude" itself obviously comes from the German word ''freude'' (i.e. joy). It might have been an allusion to the first words of the Ode to Joy ("Freude, schöner Götterfunken") written by Friedrich Schiller and musically adapted by Ludwig van Beethoven's in his Ninth Symphony.
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The lens is a Freude Anastigmat 60mm f/3.5 and the aperture is set by an index placed above the shutter housing.
 
The lens is a Freude Anastigmat 60mm f/3.5 and the aperture is set by an index placed above the shutter housing.
  
The shutter is said to be a Vanguard A.<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p.&nbsp;340. </REF> It gives 300&ndash;1, B, T speeds engraved in that order. The release lever is situated on the shutter housing. The shutter plate is marked ''VANGUARD'' at the bottom, ''EXTRA CORONIAL''<REF> It seems that "Coronial" is a typo for "Colonial", made likely by the fact that the "r" and "l" sounds are not distinguished in the Japanese phonology. </REF> at the top and there is a ''V G D'' logo on the right.
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The shutter is said to be a Vanguard A.<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p.340. </REF> It gives 300–1, B, T speeds engraved in that order. The release lever is situated on the shutter housing. The shutter plate is marked ''VANGUARD'' at the bottom, ''EXTRA CORONIAL''<REF> It seems that "Coronial" is a typo for "Colonial", made likely by the fact that the "r" and "l" sounds are not distinguished in the Japanese phonology. </REF> at the top and there is a ''V G D'' logo on the right.
  
 
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== Evolution ==
 
== Evolution ==
The Freude was mentioned in the official list of set prices compiled in October 1940 and published in January 1941, under the names "Freude I" (&yen;125) and "Freude II" (&yen;92), with no further detail.<REF> {{Kakaku1940_short}}, type 1, section 10 and type 2, section 7. </REF> The Freude was also featured in a column of the April 1942 issue of ''[[Asahi Camera]],''<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p.&nbsp;340. </REF> and no other information is available.
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The Freude was mentioned in the official list of set prices compiled in October 1940 and published in January 1941, under the names "Freude I" (¥125) and "Freude II" (¥92), with no further detail.<REF> {{Kakaku0141_short}}, type 1, section 10 and type 2, section 7. </REF> The Freude was also featured in a column of the April 1942 issue of ''[[Asahi Camera]],''<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p.340. </REF> and no other information is available.
  
 
Variations have been observed in the position of the exposure counter window, in the advance unlock and counter reset levers, in the shape and finish (chrome or black) of the bottom film flanges and in the shape of the lens bezel.
 
Variations have been observed in the position of the exposure counter window, in the advance unlock and counter reset levers, in the shape and finish (chrome or black) of the bottom film flanges and in the shape of the lens bezel.
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
 
* {{Showa10}} Item 233. (Unlike most other entries in this book, no advertisement is reproduced and no picture is given.)
 
* {{Showa10}} Item 233. (Unlike most other entries in this book, no advertisement is reproduced and no picture is given.)
* {{Kakaku1940}} Type 1, section 10; type 2, section 7.
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* {{Kakaku0141}} Type 1, section 10; type 2, section 7.
* {{McKeown12}} P.&nbsp;944.
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* {{McKeown12}} P.944.
 
The Freude is not listed in {{Sugiyama}}.
 
The Freude is not listed in {{Sugiyama}}.
  

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The Freude[1] is a Japanese camera taking 4×4cm exposures on 127 film, made in the first half of the 1940s, certainly by the company Kōsoku-sha.[2]

See also the Freude Six.

Name

The camera is sometimes called "Vanguard" by mistake,[3] because of the shutter marking and because the name Freude is not written anywhere on the camera itself. However the case is marked FREUDE in two places, thus confirming the name.

The name "Freude" itself obviously comes from the German word freude (i.e. joy). It might have been an allusion to the first words of the Ode to Joy ("Freude, schöner Götterfunken") written by Friedrich Schiller and musically adapted by Ludwig van Beethoven's in his Ninth Symphony.

Description

The Freude has an all metal body and a telescopic tube supporting the lens and shutter assembly.

There is a top housing containing the viewfinder in the middle and supporting an accessory shoe to the right. The advance knob is at the left end, with a black arrow engraved to indicate the winding direction. Next to it is an exposure counter window. There are levers or buttons that are probably used to reset the exposure counter and to unlock film advance after each exposure.

Film is loaded through the bottom plate, that is locked in place by a rotating button in the middle, with L and O positions (surely for Lock and Open). There is a film flange on each side of the bottom plate . The back contains a single red window at the middle right, protected by a horizontally sliding cover. It is used to set the first exposure.

The lens is a Freude Anastigmat 60mm f/3.5 and the aperture is set by an index placed above the shutter housing.

The shutter is said to be a Vanguard A.[4] It gives 300–1, B, T speeds engraved in that order. The release lever is situated on the shutter housing. The shutter plate is marked VANGUARD at the bottom, EXTRA CORONIAL[5] at the top and there is a V G D logo on the right.


Evolution

The Freude was mentioned in the official list of set prices compiled in October 1940 and published in January 1941, under the names "Freude I" (¥125) and "Freude II" (¥92), with no further detail.[6] The Freude was also featured in a column of the April 1942 issue of Asahi Camera,[7] and no other information is available.

Variations have been observed in the position of the exposure counter window, in the advance unlock and counter reset levers, in the shape and finish (chrome or black) of the bottom film flanges and in the shape of the lens bezel.

Notes

  1. The camera is called "Freude Camera J" (フロイドカメラJ) in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.340, probably after a column in the April 1942 issue of Asahi Camera.
  2. Attribution to Kōsoku-sha: Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.340, and this page at Asacame.
  3. McKeown, p.944, calls the camera "Vanguard" and does not mention the name of a maker.
  4. Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.340.
  5. It seems that "Coronial" is a typo for "Colonial", made likely by the fact that the "r" and "l" sounds are not distinguished in the Japanese phonology.
  6. "Kokusan shashinki no kōtei kakaku", type 1, section 10 and type 2, section 7.
  7. Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.340.

Bibliography

  • Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) editorial staff. Shōwa 10–40nen kōkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi (昭和10–40年広告にみる国産カメラの歴史, Japanese camera history as seen in advertisements, 1935–1965). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1994. ISBN 4-02-330312-7. Item 233. (Unlike most other entries in this book, no advertisement is reproduced and no picture is given.)
  • "Kokusan shashinki no kōtei kakaku" (国産写真機の公定価格, Set prices of the Japanese cameras), listing Japanese camera production as of October 25, 1940 and setting the retail prices from December 10, 1940. Published in Asahi Camera January 1941 and reproduced in Shōwa 10—40nen kōkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi (昭和10〜40年広告にみる国産カメラの歴史, Japanese camera history as seen in advertisements, 1935—1965). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1994. ISBN 4-02-330312-7. Pp.108—9. Type 1, section 10; type 2, section 7.
  • McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). P.944.

The Freude is not listed in Sugiyama.

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