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CX405 Handycam® with Exmor R™ CMOS sensor

Model: HDR-CX405
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  • Features
    Optical SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode

    Optical SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode

    Advanced image stabilisation keeps footage blur-free, even when the recording circumstances or the user's hands are shaky.

    Up to 26.8mm wide-angle lens

    Up to 26.8mm wide-angle lens

    Whether you’re shooting movies or still images, the class-leading wide angle lens can help you capture more of landscapes shots and indoor scenes, when you don't have enough room to step back. Even without a wide conversion lens, selected camcorders shoot as wide as 26.8mm (16:9 aspect ratio) in movie mode.

    Exceptional image quality

    Exceptional image quality

    The high-bitrate XAVC S format is for videographers ready to take their work to the next level. Delivering incredible quality, XAVC S is built from the XAVC format used by professional filmmakers and broadcasters, while employing intelligent data compression to export consumer-friendly file sizes.

    Highlight Movie Maker

    Highlight Movie Maker

    A versatile tool to streamline movie editing, Highlight Movie Maker offers several time-saving features. Add highlight markers to key moments while recording, and let the software automatically sync your transitions to your chosen soundtrack.

    Motion Shot Video

    Motion Shot Video

    Motion Shot Video plays a sequence of superimposed images that trace recorded action in split-second intervals for you to analyse in detail. During playback, you can adjust the interval, or pause to capture and share a still image.

    Built-in USB cable

    Built-in USB cable

    The built-in USB cable stowed in the hand strap is very convenient for extra-quick charging and connection to a PC, so there is no need to pack a bulky extra USB cable or AC adapter. For charging without a PC, use a compact AC-USB adapter (optional).

    Exmor R™ CMOS sensor

    Exmor R™ CMOS sensor

    This large, cutting-edge sensor enhances image clarity, reduces noise in dark environments, and enables soft background defocusing.

    BIONZ X™ image processor

    BIONZ X™ image processor

    The advanced BIONZ X™ image processing engine helps achieve more naturally vivid and lifelike image quality as well as faster processing capabilities.

    ZEISS lens

    ZEISS lens

    Sharing a commitment to outstanding performance and design, Sony and Carl Zeiss co-develop lenses that combine the best possible optics with premium-quality electronics and sensor technology for Sony’s Handycam® models.

    9.2MP still image capture

    9.2MP still image capture

    Sometimes you don’t need — or want — video. Put your video camera in still image mode and capture amazing high-quality 9.2-megapixel single images as easily as you do with a still image camera.

    Progressive Recording

    Progressive Recording

    Clear movies, that contain twice the image data of movies recorded in interlace mode, can be recorded in Full HD at 60p/50p in progressive recording mode. The images are as smooth as those shot at 60/50 frames per second, and each frame is recorded as one full picture. So a still captured from a movie recorded in progressive mode looks extra-sharp.

    Dual Video Recording

    Dual Video Recording

    Record two movies at the same time — one in the maximum-quality XAVC S or AVCHD format and another in MP4 format. That way you’ve got a small file ready for instant sharing, plus a professional-grade file for further editing.

    Dual Record mode

    Dual Record mode

    Dual Record mode enables you to shoot HD video and high-resolution still images simultaneously to capture the best shot in both ways.

    Face Detection

    Face Detection

    This automatically optimises focus, exposure, and colour for best results. Select someone to be prioritised simply by touching their face on the LCD display, which is useful for selecting a key person when shooting at a crowded event. Even if the subject leaves the frame, they will be remembered and prioritised upon re-entering the scene.

    Intelligent Auto

    Intelligent Auto

    This feature automatically determines the type of scene being shot and optimises a combination of settings from three groups (Face, Scene, Camera shake). It provides the best results for 90 scene types, even at night and in backlit scenes. Selected settings are displayed as icons on the LCD screen for easy reference.

    Smile Shutter

    Smile Shutter

    Because great smiles are fleeting, this feature ensures they’re never lost. Automatically capture snapshots of smiling faces, even while recording video.

    Event Browse

    Event Browse

    For easy browsing and playback, this Handycam® plays back GUI group videos and still images that have been recorded as separate events. You can choose from different display schemes from event view or index view as needed, for better organisation, searching, viewing, and sharing of your personal content.

    Picture Effect

    Picture Effect

    Give free reign to your imagination. Picture Effect expands movie and photo enjoyment by letting you add up to seven creative effects (Partial Color, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization) without troublesome editing on a computer.

    Manual settings for iris and shutter speed

    Manual settings for iris and shutter speed

    This camcorder gives you freedom to choose manual settings for iris and shutter speed control when shooting under backlit and underexposed conditions, as well as in other situations.

    Dual memory card compatibility

    Dual memory card compatibility

    This Handycam® has slots for Memory Stick Micro™ and Micro SD/SDHC cards, so you can conveniently record to whichever one is more readily available.

    PlayMemories™ Home

    PlayMemories™ Home

    With PlayMemories™ Home software installed on a computer, it’s easy to import footage from a Handycam® camcorder to view, edit, print, share via the web, burn files on to a disc, and even create a multi-view movie with a simultaneous split-screen view of up to four selected clips.

    See Details

    X type battery operation

    X type battery operation

    Use an extra-light, extra-compact X type battery to minimise the overall size and weight of this Handycam® in operation.

  • Specifications

    Sensor

    Sensor Type

    1/5.8 type(3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor

    Effective Pixels (Video)

    approx.2.29 Megapixels(16:9)

    Effective Pixels (Still Image)

    approx.2.29 Megapixels(16:9)/approx.1.71 Megapixels(4:3)

    Processor

    Image Processor

    BIONZ X image processor

    Lens

    Lens Type

    ZEISS Vario-Tessar

    Lens Cover

    Manual

    Aperture

    F1.8-F4.0

    Focal Distance

    f=1.9-57.0mm

    Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Video)

    f=26.8-804.0mm(16:9)

    Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Still Image)

    f=26.8-804.0mm(16:9), f=32.8-984.0mm(4:3)

    Minimum Focus Distance

    approx.1cm(Wide) , approx.80cm(Tele), approx.13/32inch(Wide), approx.31 1/2(Tele)

    Zoom

    Optical Zoom

    30x

    Clear Image Zoom

    60x

    Digital Zoom

    350x

    LCD

    Screen Type

    6.7cm(2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230 400 dots) Wide(16:9)

    Brightness Control

    Yes(Menu)

    Marker/Grid Display

    Grid Line

    Angle Adjustment

    Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.

    Image Stabilisation

    Image Stabilisation Type

    Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Intelligent Active mode (Wide to Tele)

    Focus

    Focus Type

    Contrast AF

    Focus Mode

    Auto/Manual(Menu)

    Focus Area

    Full range Focus

    Exposure

    Mode

    Auto, Manual(Menu)

    Metering Modes

    Multi-segment

    LOW LUX Mode

    Yes

    Auto Iris Control

    F1.8 - F10

    Manual Iris Control

    F1.8 - F10

    Backlight Compensation

    Yes(Auto)

    Gain Control

    Auto

    Minimum Illumination

    Standard:6 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed), Low Lux:3 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed)

    Shutter Speed

    Auto Control Range

    1/6 - 1/10000

    Standard

    1/25 - 1/10000

    Manual Iris Control (Photo mode)

    1/25 - 1/10000

    Manual Shutter

    1/6 - 1/10000

    White balance

    White Balance Modes

    Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor

    Storage Media

    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)

    Recording

    Recording Format (Video)

    AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC S format MPEG4-AVC/H264

    Video Resolution

    AVCHD: 1920x1080/50p(PS), 50i(FX, FH), 1440x1080/50i(HQ, LP), MP4: 1280x720 25p, XAVC S HD: 1920x1080/50p, 25p

    Video Recording Rate (ABR / VBR)

    AVCHD PS:approx.28Mbps/FX:approx.24Mbps/FH:approx.17Mbps/HQ:approx.9Mbps/LP:approx.5Mbps, MP4: approx.3Mbps, XAVC S HD: approx.50Mbps

    Recording Format (Still Image)

    JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant)

    Still Image Size (Photo Mode)

    L:9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), 6.9 Megapixels 4:3 (3024x2272), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640x480)

    Still Image Size (Movie Mode)

    L:9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), S:2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

    Still Image Size (Photo Capture)

    2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

    Still Image Size (Dual Record)

    9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

    Audio

    Microphone

    Built-in Zoom Microphone

    Audio Recording Format

    Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch, MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch(48kHz/16bit)

    Mic Level Control

    Yes(2steps)

    Speaker

    Monaural Speaker

    Advanced Feature

    Scene Selection

    Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow

    Other Features

    Face Detection, Fader Effect(s)(White/Black), Intelligent Auto(Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light), Smile Shutter(Off/Dual Capture/Always On)

    Playback

    Fast Playback

    About 5 times/10 times/30 times/60 times

    Slow Playback

    Forwad:1/5 speed, Reverse:1/2 speed

    Highlight Movie Maker

    Yes , Highlight BGM(Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible

    Motion Shot Video

    Yes

    Slide Show (Still Image)

    Slide Show

    Terminal / Shoe

    HDMI Terminal

    Yes (HDMI micro)

    Remote Terminal

    integrated into Multi Terminal

    STD Output

    Composite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately))

    Memory Card Slot

    Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible

    Power

    Battery Type

    NP-BX1

    Power Consumption (LCD)

    HD:2.1W

    Power Requirements

    3.6V (battery pack), 5.0V (AC Adaptor)

    Charge on camcorder(Charging time with supplied Battery)

    Yes(approx. 2h 35min)

    USB Charging

    DC 5V 800mA

    USB Power Supply

    Yes(Recording/Playback(supplied AC Adaptor AC-UUD11))/(Playback(not supplied AC Adaptor limiting 500mA))

    Size & Weight

    Dimensions (W x H x D) (including supplied battery)

    approx. 54.0mm(W)×59.5mm(H)×128.0mm(D), approx. 2 1/4 inch(W) ×2 3/8 inch(H) ×5 1/8 inch(D)

    Weight (main unit only)

    approx.190g, approx.6.7oz

    Weight (including supplied battery)

    approx.215g(NP-BX1), approx.7.6oz(NP-BX1)

  • Support
  • features
    • Features
      Optical SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode

      Optical SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode

      Advanced image stabilisation keeps footage blur-free, even when the recording circumstances or the user's hands are shaky.

      Up to 26.8mm wide-angle lens

      Up to 26.8mm wide-angle lens

      Whether you’re shooting movies or still images, the class-leading wide angle lens can help you capture more of landscapes shots and indoor scenes, when you don't have enough room to step back. Even without a wide conversion lens, selected camcorders shoot as wide as 26.8mm (16:9 aspect ratio) in movie mode.

      Exceptional image quality

      Exceptional image quality

      The high-bitrate XAVC S format is for videographers ready to take their work to the next level. Delivering incredible quality, XAVC S is built from the XAVC format used by professional filmmakers and broadcasters, while employing intelligent data compression to export consumer-friendly file sizes.

      Highlight Movie Maker

      Highlight Movie Maker

      A versatile tool to streamline movie editing, Highlight Movie Maker offers several time-saving features. Add highlight markers to key moments while recording, and let the software automatically sync your transitions to your chosen soundtrack.

      Motion Shot Video

      Motion Shot Video

      Motion Shot Video plays a sequence of superimposed images that trace recorded action in split-second intervals for you to analyse in detail. During playback, you can adjust the interval, or pause to capture and share a still image.

      Built-in USB cable

      Built-in USB cable

      The built-in USB cable stowed in the hand strap is very convenient for extra-quick charging and connection to a PC, so there is no need to pack a bulky extra USB cable or AC adapter. For charging without a PC, use a compact AC-USB adapter (optional).

      Exmor R™ CMOS sensor

      Exmor R™ CMOS sensor

      This large, cutting-edge sensor enhances image clarity, reduces noise in dark environments, and enables soft background defocusing.

      BIONZ X™ image processor

      BIONZ X™ image processor

      The advanced BIONZ X™ image processing engine helps achieve more naturally vivid and lifelike image quality as well as faster processing capabilities.

      ZEISS lens

      ZEISS lens

      Sharing a commitment to outstanding performance and design, Sony and Carl Zeiss co-develop lenses that combine the best possible optics with premium-quality electronics and sensor technology for Sony’s Handycam® models.

      9.2MP still image capture

      9.2MP still image capture

      Sometimes you don’t need — or want — video. Put your video camera in still image mode and capture amazing high-quality 9.2-megapixel single images as easily as you do with a still image camera.

      Progressive Recording

      Progressive Recording

      Clear movies, that contain twice the image data of movies recorded in interlace mode, can be recorded in Full HD at 60p/50p in progressive recording mode. The images are as smooth as those shot at 60/50 frames per second, and each frame is recorded as one full picture. So a still captured from a movie recorded in progressive mode looks extra-sharp.

      Dual Video Recording

      Dual Video Recording

      Record two movies at the same time — one in the maximum-quality XAVC S or AVCHD format and another in MP4 format. That way you’ve got a small file ready for instant sharing, plus a professional-grade file for further editing.

      Dual Record mode

      Dual Record mode

      Dual Record mode enables you to shoot HD video and high-resolution still images simultaneously to capture the best shot in both ways.

      Face Detection

      Face Detection

      This automatically optimises focus, exposure, and colour for best results. Select someone to be prioritised simply by touching their face on the LCD display, which is useful for selecting a key person when shooting at a crowded event. Even if the subject leaves the frame, they will be remembered and prioritised upon re-entering the scene.

      Intelligent Auto

      Intelligent Auto

      This feature automatically determines the type of scene being shot and optimises a combination of settings from three groups (Face, Scene, Camera shake). It provides the best results for 90 scene types, even at night and in backlit scenes. Selected settings are displayed as icons on the LCD screen for easy reference.

      Smile Shutter

      Smile Shutter

      Because great smiles are fleeting, this feature ensures they’re never lost. Automatically capture snapshots of smiling faces, even while recording video.

      Event Browse

      Event Browse

      For easy browsing and playback, this Handycam® plays back GUI group videos and still images that have been recorded as separate events. You can choose from different display schemes from event view or index view as needed, for better organisation, searching, viewing, and sharing of your personal content.

      Picture Effect

      Picture Effect

      Give free reign to your imagination. Picture Effect expands movie and photo enjoyment by letting you add up to seven creative effects (Partial Color, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization) without troublesome editing on a computer.

      Manual settings for iris and shutter speed

      Manual settings for iris and shutter speed

      This camcorder gives you freedom to choose manual settings for iris and shutter speed control when shooting under backlit and underexposed conditions, as well as in other situations.

      Dual memory card compatibility

      Dual memory card compatibility

      This Handycam® has slots for Memory Stick Micro™ and Micro SD/SDHC cards, so you can conveniently record to whichever one is more readily available.

      PlayMemories™ Home

      PlayMemories™ Home

      With PlayMemories™ Home software installed on a computer, it’s easy to import footage from a Handycam® camcorder to view, edit, print, share via the web, burn files on to a disc, and even create a multi-view movie with a simultaneous split-screen view of up to four selected clips.

      See Details

      X type battery operation

      X type battery operation

      Use an extra-light, extra-compact X type battery to minimise the overall size and weight of this Handycam® in operation.

  • specifications
    • Specifications

      Sensor

      Sensor Type

      1/5.8 type(3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor

      Effective Pixels (Video)

      approx.2.29 Megapixels(16:9)

      Effective Pixels (Still Image)

      approx.2.29 Megapixels(16:9)/approx.1.71 Megapixels(4:3)

      Processor

      Image Processor

      BIONZ X image processor

      Lens

      Lens Type

      ZEISS Vario-Tessar

      Lens Cover

      Manual

      Aperture

      F1.8-F4.0

      Focal Distance

      f=1.9-57.0mm

      Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Video)

      f=26.8-804.0mm(16:9)

      Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Still Image)

      f=26.8-804.0mm(16:9), f=32.8-984.0mm(4:3)

      Minimum Focus Distance

      approx.1cm(Wide) , approx.80cm(Tele), approx.13/32inch(Wide), approx.31 1/2(Tele)

      Zoom

      Optical Zoom

      30x

      Clear Image Zoom

      60x

      Digital Zoom

      350x

      LCD

      Screen Type

      6.7cm(2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230 400 dots) Wide(16:9)

      Brightness Control

      Yes(Menu)

      Marker/Grid Display

      Grid Line

      Angle Adjustment

      Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.

      Image Stabilisation

      Image Stabilisation Type

      Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Intelligent Active mode (Wide to Tele)

      Focus

      Focus Type

      Contrast AF

      Focus Mode

      Auto/Manual(Menu)

      Focus Area

      Full range Focus

      Exposure

      Mode

      Auto, Manual(Menu)

      Metering Modes

      Multi-segment

      LOW LUX Mode

      Yes

      Auto Iris Control

      F1.8 - F10

      Manual Iris Control

      F1.8 - F10

      Backlight Compensation

      Yes(Auto)

      Gain Control

      Auto

      Minimum Illumination

      Standard:6 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed), Low Lux:3 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed)

      Shutter Speed

      Auto Control Range

      1/6 - 1/10000

      Standard

      1/25 - 1/10000

      Manual Iris Control (Photo mode)

      1/25 - 1/10000

      Manual Shutter

      1/6 - 1/10000

      White balance

      White Balance Modes

      Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor

      Storage Media

      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)

      Recording

      Recording Format (Video)

      AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC S format MPEG4-AVC/H264

      Video Resolution

      AVCHD: 1920x1080/50p(PS), 50i(FX, FH), 1440x1080/50i(HQ, LP), MP4: 1280x720 25p, XAVC S HD: 1920x1080/50p, 25p

      Video Recording Rate (ABR / VBR)

      AVCHD PS:approx.28Mbps/FX:approx.24Mbps/FH:approx.17Mbps/HQ:approx.9Mbps/LP:approx.5Mbps, MP4: approx.3Mbps, XAVC S HD: approx.50Mbps

      Recording Format (Still Image)

      JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant)

      Still Image Size (Photo Mode)

      L:9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), 6.9 Megapixels 4:3 (3024x2272), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640x480)

      Still Image Size (Movie Mode)

      L:9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), S:2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

      Still Image Size (Photo Capture)

      2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

      Still Image Size (Dual Record)

      9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

      Audio

      Microphone

      Built-in Zoom Microphone

      Audio Recording Format

      Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch, MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch(48kHz/16bit)

      Mic Level Control

      Yes(2steps)

      Speaker

      Monaural Speaker

      Advanced Feature

      Scene Selection

      Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow

      Other Features

      Face Detection, Fader Effect(s)(White/Black), Intelligent Auto(Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light), Smile Shutter(Off/Dual Capture/Always On)

      Playback

      Fast Playback

      About 5 times/10 times/30 times/60 times

      Slow Playback

      Forwad:1/5 speed, Reverse:1/2 speed

      Highlight Movie Maker

      Yes , Highlight BGM(Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible

      Motion Shot Video

      Yes

      Slide Show (Still Image)

      Slide Show

      Terminal / Shoe

      HDMI Terminal

      Yes (HDMI micro)

      Remote Terminal

      integrated into Multi Terminal

      STD Output

      Composite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately))

      Memory Card Slot

      Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible

      Power

      Battery Type

      NP-BX1

      Power Consumption (LCD)

      HD:2.1W

      Power Requirements

      3.6V (battery pack), 5.0V (AC Adaptor)

      Charge on camcorder(Charging time with supplied Battery)

      Yes(approx. 2h 35min)

      USB Charging

      DC 5V 800mA

      USB Power Supply

      Yes(Recording/Playback(supplied AC Adaptor AC-UUD11))/(Playback(not supplied AC Adaptor limiting 500mA))

      Size & Weight

      Dimensions (W x H x D) (including supplied battery)

      approx. 54.0mm(W)×59.5mm(H)×128.0mm(D), approx. 2 1/4 inch(W) ×2 3/8 inch(H) ×5 1/8 inch(D)

      Weight (main unit only)

      approx.190g, approx.6.7oz

      Weight (including supplied battery)

      approx.215g(NP-BX1), approx.7.6oz(NP-BX1)

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