Sony Handycam CX405 Camcorder
If you want to save and preserve an event or memory for the future, the best method of doing so is with a video camera or camcorder. Memories are important. If you record these memories with a camera they’ll last for much longer, and you’ll be able to watch and enjoy them whenever you want. With a device like the Sony Handycam CX405 Flash Memory Full HD Camcorder, you’ll be able to record all of life’s precious moments and event, and preserve them for the future. It has a wide-angle lens, a 30x optical zoom, and records in high definition 1920 x 1080. With Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Face Detection, and much more, this Sony camcorder will provide you with clean, crisp video, imaging, and sound.
The Sony Handycam CX405 Camcorder records beautiful videos in high definition 1920 x 1080 24p/60p up to 50Mbps in XAVC S format, and can capture high quality 9.2MP images. The XAVC S format utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 for video compression, and linear PCM for audio compression. It also saves files in MP4 format for recording times and easy editing. Even low-light areas will display with clarity, as the camcorder is equipped with Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. The Sony Handycam CX405 has a powerful 30x optical zoom, and 60x Clear Image digital zoom, letting you get closer to your subjects from farther away. Using Highlight Movie Maker, you can quickly and easily create a highlight movie clip that you can share and enjoy. Plus, 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds extra stability and smoother videos. Transferring you video files are easy as well, as a built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for a quick connection to any computer.
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50Mbps XAVC S 1920x1080 at 60P, AVCHD and MP4 codecs
Create cinematic video in high definition 1920 x 1080 24p/60p up to 50Mbps in XAVC S and high quality 9.2MP still images. XAVC S format uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 for video compression and linear PCM for audio compression, while saving files in a MP4 wrapper which allows for extensive record times and easy editing. Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony?s back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor.
30x Optical / 60x Clear Image Zoom to get closer to the action
Get amazingly close with 30x optical zoom plus 60x Clear Image digital zoom. Most digital zooms use electronic cropping to get closer to the subject, resulting in un-sharp images. With Clear Image Zoom the powerful processor compares patterns found in adjacent pixels and creates new pixels to match selected patterns, resulting in more realistic, higher-quality images. Clear Image Zoom doubles optical zoom for closer photos and video.
26.8mm wide angle ZEISS Lens
From the authority in lens technology, the premium quality ZEISS Vario-Sonnar lens provides a high quality 26.8mm wide angle so you can get everything you want in the shot.
Automatically creates highlight video in MP4 from multiple clips
Highlight Movie Maker produces a short highlight movie clip to share and enjoy instantly. Using an advanced algorithm, based on the motion gyro, Highlight Movie Maker selects the best scenes from your videos and automatically creates a MP4 highlight video from multiple clips.
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active mode
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture.
Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge
The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it's out of the way until you need it. Charging your camcorder is faster than ever now through the USB; for every two minutes of charge time you get one minute of recording time.
Face Detection with voice enhancement and noise reduction
Sony's Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children and adults. Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.
Get creative with 7 picture effects for video and still photos
Picture Effects add a new level of expression to video and photos, making ordinary landscapes and portraits come to life by heightening mood and emphasizing certain attributes. There are seven different effects such as partial color to make your focal point stand out, or watercolor which looks like a painting.
Intelligent Auto (60 different scene combinations possible)
Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes and wind noise reduction. There are 60 different combinations possible: Portrait, Baby, Tripod , Backlight, Landscape, Spotlight, Twilight, Macro, Low light.
Specifications
Software
- Operating System Compatibility: 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.
- Supplied Software: PC: PlayMemories Home and Music Transfer (via download); MAC: Music Transfer, PlayMemories Online Uploader, Wireless Auto Import (by download)
Advanced Features
- Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Intelligent Active mode (Wide to Tele)
- Intelligent Auto : Portrait / Baby / Walk / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light
- x.v.Color: Yes
- Face Detection: Yes
- Smile Shutter technology: Dual Capture / Always On / Off
- Airplane Mode: Yes
- Motion Shot Video: Yes
Camera
- Camera Type: Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
- Color: Black
Convenience Features
- Self Timer: Yes
- Power Save Mode: Yes
- Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual
- Red-Eye Reduction: Yes (On/Off)
- Date / Time Stamp: Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info)
- Erase/Protect: Yes / Yes
- Built-in USB Cable: Yes (USB Charge Available)
- Self Recording: Yes
- Multiple Language Display: English; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French; Spanish
- Media/Battery Indicator: Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (remaining capacity)
- Fader Effect(s): White / Black
- View & Index: Event
- Still Image Playback Options: Slide Show
- Picture Effects: Yes
- Video Playback Options: Highlight Movie Maker Highlight BGM (Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible)
Drive System
- Shutter Speeds: 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
- Self-timer: Approx. 10sec. (Still Image)
- Drive Mode: Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer
Exposure System
- Auto Iris Control: F1.8 - F10
- Minimum Illumination: Standard: 6 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
- Exposure Settings: Auto, Manual (Menu)
- Scene Mode(s): Auto / Night Scene / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow
- Metering Modes: Multi-segment
- Gain Control: Auto
- LOW LUX Mode: Yes
- Backlight Compensation: Yes (Auto)
- Noise Reduction: Yes
- White Balance Mode: Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
- Manual Iris Control: F1.8 - F10
Focus Control
- Focus Area: Full range Focus
- AF Modes: Auto / Manual (Menu)
- Focus System: Contrast AF
General
- Lifestyle: SEL-asset-424038
Imaging Sensor
- Processor: BIONZ X image processor
- Pixel Gross: Approx. 2510K pixels
- Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
- Effective Picture Resolution: Approx. 2290K pixels (16:9) / Approx. 1710K pixels (4:3)
- Imaging Sensor: 1/5.8" (3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Interface
- HDMI Terminal: Yes (HDMI micro)
- Memory Card Slot: Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible
- HD Output: HDMI Out (micro)(supplied)
- PhotoTV HD: Yes
- USB Port(s): TypeA (built-in) / USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
- BRAVIA Sync: Yes
- SD Output: Composite Video Out (AV CABLE (sold separately))
LCD Display
- LCD Type: 6.7cm (2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230 400 dots) Wide (16:9)
- Coverage: 100%
- Angle Adjustment: Opening Angle: max.90 deg., Turning Angle: max.270 deg.
- Brightness Control: Yes (Menu)
- Grid Display: Grid Line
Optics/Lens
- Digital Zoom: 350x
- Optical Zoom: 30x
- Lens Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ intelligent Active mode (Wide to Tele)
- Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele) (13/32inch - 31 1/2inch)
- Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar
- Focal Distance: f= 1.9-57.0mm (3/32 - 2 1/4 inch)
- Clear Image Zoom: 60x
- Aperture: F1.8-F4.0
- Focal Length (35mm equivalent): Movie Mode: f=26.8-804.0mm (1 1/16-31 3/4inch) (16:9); Photo Mode: f=26.8-804.0mm (1 1/16-31 3/4inch) (16:9), f=32.8-984.0mm (1 5/16-38 3/4inch) (4:3)
Power
- Power Requirements: 3.6V (battery pack); 5.0V (AC Adapter)
- Battery Type: NP-BX1
- Power Consumption (in Operation): LCD: HD: 2.1W
Recording
- Video Signal: HDTV, NTSC color, EIA standards
- Microphone/Speaker: Built-in Zoom Microphone / Monaural Speaker
- Video Resolution: HD:1920x1080/60p (PS), 60i (FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i (HQ,LP); MP4: 1280x720 30p; XAVC S HD: 1920x1080/60p, 30p
- Audio Format: Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch (48kHz/16bit)
- Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/VBR): HD PS:Approx.28Mbps / FX:Approx.24Mbps / FH:Approx.17Mbps / HQ:Approx.9Mbps / LP:Approx.5Mbps; MP4: Approx.3Mbps; XAVC S HD: Approx.50Mbps
- Video Mode: HD: MPEG4-AVC / H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format.compatible; MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; XAVC S format MPEG4-AVC/H264
- Photo Capture from Movie: 2.1megapixels16:9 (1920?1080)
- Dual Record: L: 9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272) S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
- Still Image Size 16:9: 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)
- Mic Level Control: Yes (2 steps)
- Still Image Mode: JPEG
- Still Image File Format: DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
- Media Type: XAVC S HD: Micro SDXC Memory Card (Class10 or Higher); AVCHD, Still: Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2), Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
- Still Image Max Effective Resolution: 9.2 megapixels
- Still Image Size 4:3: Photo Mode: L: 6.9 megapixels 4:3 (3024x2272); S: 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640x480)
- Video Actual (Pixel): Approx. 2290K pixels (16:9)
- Wind Position: Yes (Off/On)
- Dual Video Recording: Yes
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty - 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.): Approx. 2 1/4 inch x 2 3/8 inch x 5 1/8 inch (Approx. 54.0mm x 59.5mm x 128.0mm) (including supplied battery)
- Weight (Approx.): Main Unit Only: Approx.6.7oz (Approx.190g) Total (with NP-BX1): Approx. 7.6oz (Approx. 215g)
