Pentax PC-333 — basic autofocus 35mm film compact from Pentax's entry-level PC series.
The Pentax PC-333 is a basic 35mm film compact from Pentax's budget PC series, produced during the 1990s alongside the closely related PC-330. Like its sibling, it was aimed at casual photographers wanting a simple, affordable camera for everyday snapshots.
The PC-333 features a fixed-focal-length autofocus lens, automatic film loading, advance and rewind, and a built-in flash that fires automatically in dim conditions. Exposure is fully automatic and film speed is set via DX coding on the cassette, with no manual controls provided.
The PC-333 offers essentially the same simplified feature set as the PC-330, distinguishing itself only through minor cosmetic or regional packaging differences typical of Pentax's practice of releasing near-identical budget models under slightly different names.
Secondhand PC-333 examples are cheap and plentiful, generally sold as basic film starter cameras. Buyers should check for battery corrosion, ensure the film door seals and latches properly, and test the autofocus, flash and film transport with a battery fitted before buying.