Pentax PC-330 — basic autofocus 35mm film compact from Pentax's entry-level PC series.
The Pentax PC-330 is a basic 35mm film compact from Pentax's budget PC series, a range of simple point-and-shoot cameras produced through the 1990s for casual snapshot photographers. It sat at the entry point of Pentax's film compact lineup, well below the company's IQZoom and Espio ranges.
The PC-330 uses a fixed-focal-length lens with autofocus, automatic film loading, winding and rewinding, and a built-in flash that fires automatically in low light. Exposure is fully automatic, with DX coding reading the film speed from the cassette, and there are no manual override controls.
As one of Pentax's most basic film compacts, the PC-330 offers none of the zoom flexibility or manual features found on the brand's mid-range Espio cameras, instead focusing purely on simple, reliable point-and-shoot operation for holiday and family snapshots.
Used PC-330 bodies sell for very little, generally as inexpensive film starter cameras. Buyers should check the battery compartment for corrosion, confirm the film door hinge and latch are sound, and run a battery-powered test to ensure the autofocus, flash and film transport all function.