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Q: QuestionTwo questions. Can you use manual focus in video mode and, while taking a video, can you pause during the video process?

Asked 7 years ago by haydnquartet.

• A:Answer Hi haydnquartet, The focus of this camcorder can be adjusted manually. See this page for the details: https://helpguide.sony.net/cam/1440/v1/en/contents/TP0000557815.html You cannot pause the video during recording. Regards, Vincent

  Answered 7 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionDo you *need* to use an SD card for this to work? Or will it just store the video and transfer to a computer via USB cable?

Asked 8 years ago by Melw.

• A:Answer Hi Melw, you may use the camera's internal memory or an SD card for storage. You may transfer your videos to your computer via the supplied USB cable regardless of the storage medium you have used. You may refer to this link for more information about the camera: https://docs.sony.com/release//Manual_4564744131.pdf Thanks, -Mark

  Answered 8 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionWhat type of remote control I can use with this camera for On/off & Zoom (Sony - Handycam CX440 Flash Memory Camcorder - Black)

Asked 8 years ago by francis.

• A:Answer Hi, francis, Check out the RM-VPR1 remote commander. It has basic recording functions (power on/off, video/still image recording and zooming): https://docs.sony.com/release//RMVPR1.pdf. Thanks! -Vincent

  Answered 8 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: Questionis there an extended zoom? And if so how much does it have?

Asked 9 years ago by Desiree.

• A:Answer Hi Desiree, please see the details below regarding the zoom functionality of this camera. - Optical Zoom: 30x - Clear Image Zoom: 60x - Digital Zoom: 350x Dave

  Answered 9 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionHow do you insert the memory card and where, what is the memory card type?

Asked 9 years ago by Jim.

• A:Answer Hi Jim, here's the types of SD memory card you can use with this product: - microSD memory card - microSDHC memory card - microSDXC memory card For steps on how to insert the memory card, check out this link http://helpguide.sony.net/cam/1440/v1/en/contents/TP0000557747.html?search=Memory%20card. I hope this helps, Dave

  Answered 9 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: Questiondoes it take stills while videoing?

Asked 9 years ago by dndsyn.

• A:Answer Hi dndsyn, yes, you can take pictures while recording a video with this camcorder. Thanks_Mitch

  Answered 9 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this have a decent nightshot that will record in total darkness?

Asked 9 years ago by JWright.

• A:Answer Hi JWright, this model doesn't have the NightShot feature. We recommend the HDRCX900, FDRAX33 and FDRAX53, as these have the NightShot function. Thanks_Mitch

  Answered 9 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionDoes it have a pause button?

Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer This camcorder does not have a pause button.

  Answered 9 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: Questioncan you hook up a remote mic

Asked 10 years ago by Mike.

• A:Answer Hi Mike, no, you can't. This model doesn't support external microphone however, it has a built in mic. Dave

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Q: QuestionWhat accessories can I use to shoot mobile and handless videos with the Sony hdr-440 camcorder? i.e, what accessories can I use to mount this camcorder on my body ? Does Sony sell a mount kit for the hdr-440 camcorder?

Asked 3 years ago by MitchellF.

Q: QuestionCan this camera connect to a PC and transfer videos and photos? If so does it need a physical usb wire or any other wired connection or can it send them wirelessly?

Asked 4 years ago by Jack.

• A:Answer Hi Jack, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The camcorder can transfer both videos and photos via wire or wireless connections. Please refer to this link for more info. https://helpguide.sony.net/cam/1440/v1/en/cover/level2_06.html

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Q: QuestionDoes this camera have a clean HDMI out meaning that when you connect the HDMI cable to your capture device, there are no icons on the screen at all?

Asked 4 years ago by CleanHDMI.

Q: QuestionCan this record 2 straight hours of live music? Or are additional SD cards required?

Asked 4 years ago by Jade.

Q: QuestionWould this be good for recording a wedding? And can you charge it while in use? How long does the battery last? What is the sound quality? And last what is the biggest sdmicro you can use in it?

Asked 4 years ago by Dweed14.

Q: Questionactually 2 questions 1 does it take time lap recording and 2 can it do it in low (night) conditions ( like star gazing and Northern lights)

Asked 4 years ago by John.

Q: QuestionTrying to choose between the 440 and the 405, and the specs say that the 440 does not have any wind noise reduction. Is this another typo? Seems like it has everything the 405 has plus some, so it see,a strange that it wouldn’t have this feature.

Asked 4 years ago by Windywisher.

• A:Answer Hi Windywisher, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The CX440 has a built in Wi-Fi but the CX405 does not. Every other features remain the same on both.

  Answered 4 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionDoes the lense move in and out when you use zoom mode?

Asked 5 years ago by Zumzims.

• A:Answer It was a gift I believe it does zoom in and out but I’m not 100% sure

  Answered 4 years ago by MusicVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this video camera take Still shots?

Asked 5 years ago by Blakito.

• A:Answer yes and good quality

  Answered 4 years ago by TbearVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this a 1080p video camera?

Asked 5 years ago by Dean.

• A:Answer Hi Dean, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Yes, this camcorder can shoot 1080p video.

  Answered 4 years ago by SonyListens

  
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