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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2850 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    It’s a good camera for the price. Good quality picture.

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

    Good for the price

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

    The camcorder does feels cheap and light but for the price, it's a good buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great !

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

    We love it and it’s easy to use and connects to the tv which is great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera for great price

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

    This is a great camera for casual use. It is cheap and easy to use!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gr8t no complain, gr8t deal always at besyb

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

    Gr8t camera no complain, gr8t deal always at besybuy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little camcorder

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

    Really good quality for the price.. So far so good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for the price

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

    Good basic starter camera. Lacks some features but overall not bad. Picture quality good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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

    Camera is easy to use controls are right at your finger tips simple to review videos

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    quick easy purchase

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

    staff was helpful, item was in stock, easy check out including purchasing a warranty

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my son for Christmas. Easy to use and works great!

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

    Great camcorder

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice camcorder for the price. Couldn't ask for more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good to use for beginners

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

    It's good to use for beginners. Pixel is nice. It's light to carry.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Camcorder

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

    Nice, small and good pictures for a small camera. Very Happy with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camcorder for a kid

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

    Easy to use simple. My7yr old is able to use and work with no problem.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I'm Still learning all it can do!

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

    Still relatively new and limited use thus far. Good picture quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So easy to use during the holidays and special events

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    This was our first "camcorder". It 2as very easy to operate. Also takes pictures

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good choice

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

    Clear instructions. Easy to use. Produces a good result. Small, compact size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi. NormaC, I'm so glad to hear that this unit meet your expectations. Enjoy your HDR-CX405. Thank you for choosing Sony! Dave sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great camera good size and quality

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

    Used priduct outside country and easy to use.great videos

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camcorder

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

    Very nice camcorder and lightweight very pleased with this purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend