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product_id: 12589394
title: "HDRCX405 HD Video Recording Handycam Camcorder (black)"
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price: "VT330566"
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# 50Mbps Full HD 1080p60 video 30x Optical + 60x Clear Image Zoom Optical SteadyShot Active stabilization HDRCX405 HD Video Recording Handycam Camcorder (black)

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** VT330566
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Capture Life’s Highlights Like a Pro—Anywhere, Anytime!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HDRCX405 HD Video Recording Handycam Camcorder (black) by sony
- **How much does it cost?** VT330566 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12589394-hdrcx405-hd-video-recording-handycam-camcorder-black)

## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rock-Solid Stability:** Optical SteadyShot with Active mode ensures shake-free footage, even on the move—your memories stay sharp and steady.
- • **Zoom Into Every Moment:** Get up close with 30x optical zoom and 60x Clear Image Zoom, perfect for capturing distant action with stunning clarity.
- • **Crisp 60fps Full HD Capture:** Experience ultra-smooth, professional-grade 1080p video at 60 frames per second—never miss a detail in your story.
- • **ZEISS Wide-Angle Brilliance:** 26.8mm ZEISS lens delivers expansive, vibrant shots that bring your scenes to life with cinematic depth.
- • **Effortless Sharing & Control:** Built-in USB cable for seamless charging and file transfer, plus intuitive controls and a flip-out 2.7” LCD for easy framing and vlogging.

## Overview

The Sony HDRCX405 Handycam is a compact, lightweight Full HD camcorder featuring 50Mbps 1080p60 recording, 30x optical zoom with 60x Clear Image Zoom, and Optical SteadyShot Active stabilization. Equipped with a premium 26.8mm ZEISS wide-angle lens, it offers smooth, vibrant video and easy sharing via a built-in USB cable. Its intuitive controls and flip-out LCD make it ideal for on-the-go professionals and hobbyists seeking high-quality video without complexity.

## Description

Create clearer memories with Full HD/60p and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization. Every moment you capture benefits from a 26.8mm wide angle ZEISS lens and 30x Optical / 60x Clear Image Zoom. Easily charge or transfer files with the built-in USB cable, and automatically create highlight videos from multiple clips in MP4 for easy sharing.

## Features

- 50Mbps XAVC S1 1920x1080 at 60P, AVCHD and MP4 codecs. 30x Optical / 60x Clear Image Zoom to get closer to the action. 26.8mm wide angle ZEISS Lens
- Automatically creates highlight video in MP4 from multiple clips. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode. Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge
- Face Detection with voice enhancement and noise reduction. Get creative w/ 7 picture effects for video and still photos.For windows computers, details vary according to OS (Windows7/VISTA/XP)
- View on 2.7” Clear Photo Plus LCD display. Intelligent Auto (60 different scene combinations possible) , Focal Length (35mm) (Video) f=26.8 - 804.0 mm (16:9) Focal Length (35mm) (Still Image) f=26.8-804.0mm (16:9), f=32.8-984.0mm (4:3)
- This product does not have an external microphone input. USB Charging- DC 5V 800mA

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00R5LH9HO |
| Antenna Location | Handycam |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Battery Average Life | 155 minutes |
| Best Sellers Rank | #56,730 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #143 in Camcorders |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | AC Adapter, NP-BX1/M8 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 1240mAh), Sony HDR-CX405 HD Handycam, Warranty |
| Camcorder Type | Action Camera |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,982 Reviews |
| Digital Zoom | 60 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | FHD |
| Effective Still Resolution | 9.2 MP |
| Effective Video Resolution | 1920 Pixels |
| Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
| Features | Anti-Shake, Lightweight, Time Lapse |
| File Format | avchd,mp4,xavc |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | UHS-I |
| Flash Memory Type | Memory Stick;Micro SD;; |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | U1 or U3 |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | [GTE633x] |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Handheld |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242886155 |
| Has Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Image Capture Speed | 60 fps |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 6.3"D x 4.72"W x 3.5"H |
| Item Weight | 1.2 Ounces |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Maximum Aperture | 1.8 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 804 |
| Minimum Aperture | 1.8 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 26.8 |
| Model Name | HDR-CX405 |
| Model Number | HDRCX405/B |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Operating System | Proprietary (Sony) |
| Optical Zoom | 30 x |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Screen Size | 2.7 Inches |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Shooting Modes | Time Lapse |
| Style Name | Camcorder |
| Supported Audio Format | AAC, MP3 |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| UPC | 027242886155 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
| Video Resolution | 1080p |
| Warranty Description | 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Compability | Bluetooth |
| Zoom | Optical |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Flash Memory Type:** Memory Stick;Micro SD;;
- **Maximum Aperture:** 1.8 Millimeters
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 804
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Screen Size:** 2.7 Inches
- **Supported Audio Format:** AAC, MP3
- **Video Capture Format:** MP4
- **Video Capture Resolution:** 1080p

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Configuration, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it have a 3.5mm jack to plug in an external microphone?**
A: I don't know why Sherrie and Nick said they purchase a mini USB to a 3.5 jack. That doesn't work, I did the same thing I also bought USB female to female so I can connect a USB to 3.5 female so I can connect the camera via USB not the mini USB, still didn't work. So no there's no way to connect an external microphone.

**Q: Can I record while the camera is charging? If I have a portable charger, could I have the camera plugged into that and still record?**
A: I think the answers are confusing to some. Here's the scoop. You can use an external battery pack like the one you charge your Iphone with or you can plug it into a USB port or you can use the 110v adapter with USB cable plugged in. When you do those following things the camera is running off those power sources and not your battery. And yes, you can record while plugged into those external power sources. The battery will not charge when doing that and recording but that should not be a problem. Charge your battery at home. Now start recording and when your battery gets low plug into your external battery pack or USB and keep going. I own this camera and did the experiment. I use this in my car as a dash cam and it's plugged into my cigarette lighter and it runs non stop without using the battery.

**Q: What is the longest continuous recording file that you can create with this camera, assuming 64gb sdxc?**
A: Hi R. N. Winters, depending on the type of videos to be recorder: XAVC S HD - 2 h 35 min, AVCHD (High Quality) - 8 h 15 min), AVCHD (standard) - 14 h 40 min. Hope this helps. -Ely

**Q: can you pause while recording?**
A: Hi David, no, you can't. You can start/stop the recording when you press the REC button. Thanks_Mitch

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***T on December 7, 2017*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by P***B on January 31, 2024*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on October 7, 2016*



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