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Sony - Handycam CX405 Flash Memory Camcorder - Black

Model:
HDRCX405/B
SKU:
2964179
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  • QuestionDoes this Camcorder compatible with Bower Multi Pod?

    Asked by AJGamer.

    • Answer Hi AJGamer, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The camcorder is fully compatible with the bower multi pod. Thank you so much for your question. And thank you for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support)

      Answered by SonyListens

  • QuestionWould I need a computer to transfer the video clips or would I be able to transfer to phone??

    Asked by Tony.

    • Answer Hi Tony,   Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.   Yes, you will need to connect the HDRCX405 camcorder to a computer to transfer videos. The camcorder does not have a send to smartphone function.   Regards, Larry Sony Social Support

      Answered by SonyListens

  • QuestionDoes this camera (handycam cx405) have the capability to attach a lens hood? If yes, what is the mm or do you suggest hood for it?

    Asked by Shanefisher.

    • Answer Hi Shanefisher, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The lens hood cannot be attached on this camcorder. Thank you so much for your question. And thank you for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support)

      Answered by SonyListens

  • QuestionDoes this camcorder have a 3 second pre-record feature.

    Asked by ChicagoChuck.

    • Answer Hi ChicagoChuck, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The camcorder does not have 3 seconds pre-record feature. Thank you so much for your question. And thank you for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support)

      Answered by SonyListens

  • QuestionDoes this make noise when you press record/stop? If so can you silence those actions?

    Asked by Bigmike.

    • Answer Hi Bigmike,   Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.   Yes, the HRCX405 camcorder makes a beeping sound when hit the record/stop button. To turn it off, go to MENU - Setup - General Settings - Beep - Off.   Regards, Larry Sony Social Support

      Answered by SonyListens

  • QuestionDoes this have time shot and date? Night vision and 20x zoom?

    Asked by Rob.

    • Answer Hi Rob, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.   The date and time are recorded automatically and can be displayed only during playback on the HDRCX405. To display them, select MENU - Setup - Playback Settings - Data Code - Date/Time. It does not have night mode but has Night Scene as one of scene selections where the camera adjusts settings to allow you to shoot in night time. Optical zoom is 30x. It also has additional zoom capabilities like Clear Image Zoom which is 60x and Digital Zoom which is 350x.     Regards, Larry Sony Social Support

      Answered by SonyListens

  • Questionneed a video camera that has wide capability or will take a 52-62mm wide angle lens today

    Asked by jerry.

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  • QuestionCan this be linked with an iPhone/iPad?

    Asked by SportsMom.

    • Answer Hi SportsMom, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.   The HDRCX405 camcorder does not have wireless capabilities. You can not connect it to your smartphone.   Regards, Larry Sony Social Support

      Answered by SonyListens

  • QuestionHow far away will this record and still get good view?

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer I have used its 320x digital zoom during experimental night-sky videography & photography, but not anywhere as sharp as a regular telescope. As per BB listing "30x optical/320x digital zoom", Sony adds a "60x Clear Image Zoom" circuitry claim. I usually stay in optical zoom range/setting only as digital zoom (cams. in general) always tends to degrade the pic./video quality. I do notice a slightly better result past 30x, so entering Sony's special circuitry claim of getting a "less pixelated" & more smooth image result. I'm able to get craters & portions of the Moon surface, even in daytime (tripod also), while likely some level of that past 30x optical into zoom is utilized, perhaps 40x or so; however, I stand impressed w/its 30x optical due that's all physical optics/lens related.

      Answered by CaliforniaVideoProGuy

  • QuestionWhat is the zoom range

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer As per BB listing "30x optical/320x digital zoom", Sony adds a "60x Clear Image Zoom" circuitry claim. I usually stay in optical zoom range/setting only as digital zoom (cams. in general) always tends to degrade the pic./video quality. I do notice a slightly better result past 30x, so entering Sony's special circuitry claim of getting a "less pixelated" & more smooth image result. I stand impressed w/its 30x optical due that's all physical optics/lens related.

      Answered by CaliforniaVideoProGuy

  • QuestionOn the Sony handycam, does anyone know if you can retrieve deleted videos from the camcorder??

    Asked by Koolaid.

    • Answer No, you can try using the cords that come with it to connect to your computer & download recuva (that’s the way it’s spelled. That’s not a typo) to try to retrieve the video.

      Answered by MissG

  • QuestionCan I use it with green screen?

    Asked by Lilly8.

    • Answer Green screen should be no problem. Though the method placed in principal photography (behind subject), the further efx are utilized & adjusted in your post video set up, typically software/apps.

      Answered by CaliforniaVideoProGuy

  • QuestionCan you have this hooked up to a laptop with Audicty recording at the same time and also how long does it have for recording what is the highest SD card I can use with it?

    Asked by Robs2000.

    • Answer I would take it that your laptop connection, if you ignore/cancel any prompts on computer, the cam. would likely merely draw power only. If it is to establish some sort of sync some how w/Audicty that you're aiming for, I would think not. This cam. has been stable enough for me to depend on individual/independent yet simultaneous device recording, that would later be "syncable" in A/V editing software (multi-cam, audio tracks). Not w/all devices though - i.e., one older mp3 recorder I tried to use as pick-up/insert audio was completely terrible on maintaining sync for even mere 1 min. duration. MiniDV cams., even microSD card from drone video worked great w/this cam. in software edit TL. I'd say roll your Audicty & roll this cam., you'll be fine. Even w/highest quality setting/mode, a 64GB microSD card gives plenty of record time. I've used also 128GB. I don't get auto-cut-offs on 20-30 min. + video recordings, as I would on older SMART phone cams. w/FAT32 cards; I think likely due the cam handling an exFAT format, so you can rec. over 30 min. continuously! (I'll have to check manual/test later RE highest microSD card size.)

      Answered by CaliforniaVideoProGuy

  • QuestionIs this recorder good to use for recording small school play

    Asked by Theatre.

    • Answer The HDR CX405 is an ideal camcorder for a small play. Small but will get the job done.

      Answered by Stoney

  • QuestionDoes this unit have a time and date stamp option?

    Asked by LegalVideo.

    • Answer Yep

      Answered by Drakuneo777

  • QuestionCan you use the camera to film a high school football game

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer Yes

      Answered by CoachP524

  • QuestionHow can i get another manual for this camera?

    Asked by Fred55.

    • Answer Manuels.com is free.

      Answered by Zekethenub

  • QuestionHi. Can I stream with this camera?

    Asked by Charlie.

    • Answer No

      Answered by Bkkkkk

  • QuestionCan this camera connect to tv?

    Asked by Paulapooh.

    • Answer If the TV has an HDMI input, then the camera will connect to it successfully!

      Answered by Anonymous

  • QuestionIs the micro sd card are there like movies recorded each sd card. Can I purchase other one for more recorded videos. Once the sd card is ful This is for a camcorder camera. Once sd storage is full can I remove it and put a nother one for a nother movie

    Asked by Gerald0755.

    • Answer You can purchase & use all the microSD cards you want (provided they're compatible w/this cam.), + you can free space on the SD cards as you wish once copied onto a computer drive or other media! I do all of that via a separate card reader/writer & various adapters. You can even work w/the video from this cam. via directly the card used to record; however, I would recommend only as source read, so you edit onto, copy, render, etc. to other drives. Also I wouldn't go back-&-forth in card usage. Keep them separately for the cam. once used in the cam. (so read only in computer, though you can delete files). Remember, card specs. get limited however to whatever connection method, i.e., a USB 2.0 media reader/writer limits the card to such speeds. Thus a Samsung mini USB reader/writer coming w/Samsung cards bundle, I found has USB 3.0, Verify the specs. though including computer USB specs.

      Answered by CaliforniaVideoProGuy

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