Does it have a 3.5mm jack to plug in an external microphone?

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.

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?

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.

What is the longest continuous recording file that you can create with this camera, assuming 64gb sdxc?

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

can you pause while recording?

Hi David, no, you can't. You can start/stop the recording when you press the REC button. Thanks_Mitch

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

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 60 FPS 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.

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.

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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

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