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$229.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2851 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the Handycam CX405 Flash Memory Camcorder's video quality and ease of use, frequently praising its lightweight design and compact size, making it ideal for travel. While some users noted the need to purchase a memory card separately and mentioned limitations in low-light performance and features, the positive feedback on image quality and user-friendliness outweighs these concerns.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Camera, Far superior pictures from an I- phone. Filming is steady and stable. Used it in Florida and then the snow in New York worked well in both! Really clear photos and fits in a coat pocket.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I booked this camera online and picked it up in store. it was prepared soon. the product is what i want.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for a beginner.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first video camera. Not too shabby. For the price, you can't go wrong. Now, if you have experience with camera and cash go for a better resolution. This is great for beginners.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good camera for the money. Easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great telephoto ratios, able to pick up details at distance though a tripod is necessary to prevent jiggle. Full 180 degree rotation of screen makes it easy to shoot from various positions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just a video camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just what it was suppose to be ... old style video camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ChuckN,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you so much for your feedback! We're happy to hear that you're enjoying the video performance of your camcorder.

      If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact our Technical Support at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle,
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product, though discontinued by the manufacturer, is new and performs according to specs. I could never regret a buy like this

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Simple to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just wanted to use this video camera for family functions, something easy and light and that fits the bill. The menu is hard to maneuver since the control button is so small

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've purchased this camcorder and took it to Alaska trip. Videos weren't the best but good enough for this little camcorder.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use and compact

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really good quality video and all I need is a micro sd card. I can connect camera directly to my hdmi port and see on the tv.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camcorder

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After years of dealing with cassettes, I needed a camcorder which wasn't limited to an hour of recording per tape. This camcorder with it's ability to take various size cards has been great for me as I record events.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Low Price Great Videos

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    While this camcorder can't do what the expensive camcorders can do, given the price it is fantastic. Easy to use and it picks up sound extremely well and the videos are great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice little & light camera.. Takes great video

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect for the kids sport games... I bought a second battery to have on hand . The 64 GB disk haas plenty of storage, but the battery only lasts about 2 -3 hours worth of gametime. Good camera overall

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great entry level camcorder

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for YouTube videos and has worked like a charm. Only downside is the mic is not very good and limited inputs and outputs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi, Jay3, Thanks for your feedback. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always looking to make Sony better. -Vincent sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Happy Customer . Works Well, no problems just what i needed

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ShellieC, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our HDRCX405 camcorder. We are glad that you have made the right decision. We hope you will enjoy all the amazing features this camera has to offer. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Weight, Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Cam

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love how light weight this camcorder is and the zoom helps you to see things really far without distortion. The menu is easy to navigate. You don't need to buy any other cords to hook the camcorder up your HDTV or computer; it comes with all of it! The battery is good for over 7 hours and will automatically shutdown after 30 secs of non-use, or after closing the window. My complaints are unless the person you are recording is close or speaking slightly louder than their inside voice the recorder will not pick up their voice, but if you have loud speaking friends or family this should not worry you. These are minor issues. The biggest problem I have is the USB charging wire attached to the camcorder. If that wire brakes there is no other way to charge the camcorder... Even with these complaints I would still recommend buying it. 4 stars because of the attached USB wire.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for beginner

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my sister in college who is majoring in film. She loves it worth every penny only thing I didnt like is no charger comes with the camera it sold separately.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son love his birthday gift and cant stop using it very awesome

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CruzB,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear that you are extremely satisfied with your new camera! It's wonderful to know that it has brought you so much joy, specially to your son.
      If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact our Technical Support at 239-245-6360.
      Rubychelle,
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for beginners and for streamers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am using this as a streaming cam for pinball. And for that you need at least an 720p @ 60fps. This was the only affordable camera that does it well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good HD video for $

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera for family and kids sports.. doesn't have a mic input is the only thing I would have liked for other applications but the built in mics are good for normal use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Use this to capture good family moments and kidos sports events. Works great and easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend