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2024-04-24T20:00:00
The camera should have indicators for how much recording time left for the battery and SD card in use. Also should have the len filter ring to attach any filters we may want to attach to it.
Crazy V.
2024-04-16T20:00:00
I love this camcorder. Very simple to use and works great. The zoom works amazing and the play back picture is crystal clear. Great price and a great little camera.
Leif 6.
2024-03-29T20:00:00
I was able to receive this camcorder through a rewards program at my employer. It just arrived and I was amazed at how small it is. I have 2 much older tape-based Sony camcorders and I'm going to transfer those videos to a solid state drive and just stick with this small camcorder. One weird thing is that there is no external memory card included. So I purchased two 256-gb SDXC cards, the small Sony camera case and the Sony travel charger as well. But I am really amazed at the size. I can't believe how far camcorders have come in teh past 20+ years!
theBobsMA
2024-03-27T20:00:00
An ideal camcorder to capture those precious moments in life. It is very simple to use and you won't break the bank with your purchase. It shines with high quality, action movies outdoors. Our proof is watching our great-granddaughter's soccer games. The close-up and wide angle scenes are captured with crispness that exceeded all expectations .
PaPa80
2024-03-15T20:00:00
So far so good It has the right number of features for what I need, I see no need to pay for features I do not need like Wi-Fi, the video quality is very good, so far just use it for you tube, not taken any stills yet, the menu is easy to navigate, so yes so far so good.
doubleblank
2024-02-20T19:00:00
I had the same model previously but spoiled due to the screen blanked. I did brought it to Sony at Somerset but was told you do not have spare parts.
Mstulis
2024-02-02T19:00:00
Bought this a couple of months ago to record many things and it performs outstandingly well.
Wkloh
2024-01-24T19:00:00
My last real experience with a video camera was a large clunky model. This new Sony model is extremely light with very simple controls. Superb clarity and sound. A great purchase.
Crippen
2024-01-18T19:00:00
I have always wanted to buy this handycam. It easily fits my hand so it is comfortable to hold. Its battery is good too. Picture quality is very satisfactory as well. Moreover, it is affordable.
Dam98
2024-01-10T19:00:00
a really nice product definitely recommended I'll buy again
Dann18
2024-01-02T19:00:00
Easy to used USB charger built in good quality video I'll buy another one.
PaAung
2023-11-06T19:00:00
I bought my first Sony Handycam about 8 years ago & it lasted a lot of use. I use it for a wide variety of clips when I want small equipment I can carry easily. After the first died, I just bought me a new one. I'm very happy with it. Easy to use. Captures good footage especially with good lighting. Captures sound reasonably well too.
Narada C.
2023-10-16T20:00:00
Love using a device solely for capturing video. Very nostalgic seeing old Camcorder footage. The CX405 is basic making it super easy to use. No touch screen so no need to constantly wipe the screen every 5 minutes. Good old fashioned buttons. Good battery life and with a good sized memory card, hours of recording time. No 4K but the HD does not fail to impress. Low lighting conditions also not an issue. Due to low low price this gives confidence to carrying it everywhere. Can recommend the carry case LCS-BBJ. This clips onto a belt.
KrissyV
2023-10-15T20:00:00
I bought this camcorder to replace an earlier model. Had to source micro memory cards but so far it's proved very useful and easy to use. We've yet to replay videos through our TV but no reason not to expect continued satisfaction.
Davey111
2023-09-19T20:00:00
I bought this a month ago and im satisfied with this product
Gross m.
2023-09-07T20:00:00
I've been using this camcorder and it's amazing. The quality is solid, works fine under low light. Perfect for capturing memories.
8non
2023-08-26T20:00:00
I am using this camera to video my Son's youth Football games. So far I have used it once and I love it! It seemed a little light and almost cheap at first for how much it costs but after using it I love it! It's easy to use and the picture is great! I needed to zoom up close and it does absolutely great!
DebDeb1111
2023-08-03T20:00:00
This handycam i bought was a great deal because of its features like zooming in and out with stabelizer.
Maycho
2023-07-08T20:00:00
An excellent camera with many features which once explored add much to taking and making photos and movies. The design is sensible and it is an easy camera to hold and operate. Superb zoom and focussing, and a fold out, easy to angle, viewer makes using the camera fun and safe. The charging/usb cable is nicely concealed in the strap and I found the camera excellent when using a tripod. The camera is light, which betrays it's quality construction and technology. There is also a movie highlights feature which adds to the quality of video making. The handbook is useful when first setting up, but there is also an online/downloadable manual which expands on this. The on/off switch is handy, literally, and the menu dropdown etc is easy to use once familiarised. All in all an excellent Sony product.
Fransam
2023-06-20T20:00:00
Recently purchased this Sony Handycam and although its early days yet I am finding it to be a nice practical design that is easy use and download movies and pictures via the USB cable.
Freaky P.
2023-05-07T20:00:00
I bought this camcorder last month and I'm glad I did because of its reasonable price compared to the great features, it has a wide angle, lightweight and very simple to use. I also like the auto smile picture capture and dual video file capture that save my time to compress the file for sharing and save a lot of my hard disk space
Berry3032
2023-04-05T20:00:00
fair product for begginners like me and great zoom
logo700
2023-03-20T20:00:00
Not pricey. 2nd unit we purchased. Achieved out purpose of usage. Very satisfied.
SY L.
2023-03-01T19:00:00
Bought 4 sets of CX405, previously also bought and used PJ410, great series that sony provide with low cost, good image quality and clear sound recording.
Dave0791
2023-02-13T19:00:00
Bought the camera so I wouldn't have to keep borrowing my daughter-in-law's. So far it is working out just great. The files upload easily to my PC and I can hardly wait to do some editing on the videos and get them posted.
Nagy T.
2022-11-02T20:00:00
Iwas given the camera as a birthday present, it lay in a cupboard for several months before I used it on holiday. I was unable to change the date which was the 25th December 2015 also I could only see 4 or 5 screens I returned it to Sony Centre Wales and they tell me the camera is working fine . Therefore it must be my hands and fingers are to large for the joystick / multi task tool.
gusoh
2022-11-01T20:00:00
The Handycam has stopped working after one month. Please advise how I get it fixed/replaced.
Matt66666666
2022-10-25T20:00:00
had to return it the next day. can't get it to focus unless you're about 8 inches away.
Kimmy N.
2022-09-30T20:00:00
I have no complaints about the picture quality. The micro sd card determines how long you can video/number of pictures taken before having to load it on the computer for editing.
Bingo103
2022-09-29T20:00:00
All I want to do is video and load in my computer but can't because you have to jump through hoops to do anything.
debbi
Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista SP2 /Windows7 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.
PC: PlayMemories Home and Music Transfer (via download); MAC: Music Transfer, PlayMemories Online Uploader, Wireless Auto Import (by download)
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Intelligent Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Portrait / Baby / Walk / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light
Yes
Yes
Dual Capture / Always On / Off
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Manual
Yes (On/Off)
Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info)
Yes / Yes
Yes (USB Charge Available)
Yes
English; Brazilian Portuguese; Canadian French; Spanish
Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (remaining capacity)
White / Black
Event
Slide Show
Yes
Highlight Movie Maker Highlight BGM (Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible)
Shutter Speed(Standard): 1/30 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed (Auto Control Range) 1/8 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed(Manual lris Control) 1/30 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed(Manual Shutter) 1/8 - 1/10000
Approx. 10sec. (Still Image)
Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer
F1.8 - F10
Standard 6 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed); Low Lux
Auto, Manual (Menu)
Auto / Night Scene / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow
Multi-segment
Auto
Yes
Yes (Auto)
Yes
Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
F1.8 - F10
Full range Focus
Auto / Manual (Menu)
Contrast AF
SEL-asset-424038
BIONZ X image processor
Approx. 2510K pixels
RGB primary color filters
Approx. 2290K pixels (16:9) / Approx. 1710K pixels (4:3)
1/5.8'' (3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Yes (HDMI micro)
Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible
HDMI Out (micro)(supplied)
Yes
TypeA (built-in) / USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
Yes
Composite Video Out (AV CABLE (sold separately))
6.7cm (2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230 400 dots) Wide (16
1
Opening Angle
Yes (Menu)
Grid Line
350x
30x
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ intelligent Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele) (13/32inch - 31 1/2inch)
Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar
f= 1.9-57.0mm (3/32 - 2 1/4 inch)
60x
F1.8-F4.0
Movie Mode: f=26.8-804.0mm (1 1/16-31 3/4") (16:9)
Photo Mode: f=26.8-804.0mm (1 1/16-31 3/4") (16:9), f=32.8-984.0mm (1 5/16-38 3/4") (4:3)
3.6V (battery pack); 5.0V (AC Adapter)
NP-BX1
LCD: HD: 2.1W
HDTV, NTSC color, EIA standards
Built-in Zoom Microphone / Monaural Speaker
HD:1920x1080/60p (PS), 60i (FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i (HQ,LP); MP4: 1280x720 30p; XAVC S HD: 1920x1080/60p, 30p
Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch (48kHz/16bit)
HD PS:Approx.28Mbps / FX:Approx.24Mbps / FH:Approx.17Mbps / HQ:Approx.9Mbps / LP:Approx.5Mbps; MP4: Approx.3Mbps; XAVC S HD: Approx.50Mbps
HD: MPEG4-AVC / H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format.compatible; MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; XAVC S format MPEG4-AVC/H264
2.1megapixels16:9 (1920x1080)
L: 9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272) S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Movie Mode: L: 9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); Photo Mode: L: 9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Yes (2 steps)
JPEG
DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
Micro SDXC Memory Card (Class10 or Higher); AVCHD, Still: Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2), Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
9.2 megapixels
Photo Mode: L: 6.9 megapixels 4:3 (3024x2272); S: 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640x480)
Approx. 2290K pixels (16:9)
Yes (Off/On)
Yes
2.25 x 2.37 x 5.12" / 57.15 x 57.15 x 57.15 (Approx.) (including supplied battery)
Main Unit Only: 6.7oz / 189.94 (Approx.)
Total with NP-BX1: 7.6oz / 189.94 (Approx.)
Great Canera
By johnmann6
This camcorder has performed flawlessly every time I have used it
Beach Wedding Videos Were Stunning!!!!
By MTRSTR
Instead of renting a Video Camera I decided to buy a Sony Camcorder and everyone agrees that was an Excellent Decision! Our Daughter's Beach Beach Wedding Videos turned out Beautifully!!! The colors are vibrant and the quality of the Wedding recordings are Superb!!!
Let the Sony HDR-CX405 Handycam revolutionize your videography experience with its advanced technology and user-friendly design. This full HD 60p camcorder, equipped with a 2.3MP sensor and a 1.9-57mm focal length, is designed to capture high-quality images and videos that truly move you.
The HDR-CX405 Handycam is more than just a camcorder; it's a tool that allows you to create, shape, and share your stories in the most exciting and fun way possible. With its 30x optical zoom, you can frame shots with greater flexibility and capture distant subjects with ease. The f/1.8 - f/4 maximum aperture ensures clear and bright images, even in low light conditions.
The Handycam's Optical SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode ensures steady movie images, compensating for camera shake up to 13x more effectively compared to standard mode. This feature is especially useful when walking or zooming, allowing you to capture smooth and stable footage.
At the heart of the Handycam's superior image quality are the ZEISS lens, Exmor R CMOS image sensor, and BIONZ X image processing engine. These components work together to deliver sharp, detailed, and vibrant images. The camcorder's wide-angle lens, as expansive as 26.8mm, allows you to frame more of landscape shots and indoor scenes where stepping back is not an option.
The HDR-CX405 Handycam also supports XAVC S 50Mbps high-bitrate recording, capturing scenes of remarkable dynamism in detail. This feature, based on the professional XAVC HD format, supports high-bitrate for recording high-resolution, action-filled HD movies.
The built-in Highlight Movie Maker allows you to easily create and share highlight movies with transition effects and music. The Motion Shot Video feature superimposes image sequences to trace split-seconds of recorded action, adding a unique touch to your videos.
The Handycam also features a built-in cable for PC connection and quick charging. The USB cable, stowed in the hand strap, eliminates the need for a bulky extra USB cable or AC adapter. This compact, easy-to-use, and versatile camcorder is designed to provide as much happiness as you can handle for this generation and the lucky ones to come.