Keystone Le Clic (disc)

Introduced in 1982 by the Keystone Camera Corporation, the Le Clic (disc) was a compact 35mm camera designed for the mass consumer market. Utilizing standard 135 film cassettes, it represented a straightforward approach to point-and-shoot photography during the early 1980s, a period characterized by numerous budget-friendly plastic-bodied cameras competing in the low end of the market. The "disc" designation in its name likely referenced its distinctive circular design aesthetic rather than the unrelated 15x11mm film format popularized by Kodak's Disc camera line launched the same year, placing it firmly within the traditional 135 format category but with a unique visual profile. As a typical entry-level model from Keystone, a brand historically associated with affordable, no-frills photographic equipment, the Le Clic (disc) prioritized simplicity and low cost over advanced features or sophisticated engineering, embodying the era's shift towards automated, user-friendly point-and-shoot cameras for casual photographers.