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The Sony HDR-CX405 HD Handycam features an Exmor R CMOS sensor and
a wide-angle Carl Zeiss zoom lens with 30x optical zoom. The CX-405
captures Full HD 1920 x 1080 video at 60p and 9.2MP still images to
optional Memory Stick Micro and microSD/SDHC/SDXC media cards. The Exmor
R CMOS sensor is designed for increased sensitivity in low light
situations and the Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with
Intelligent Active Mode delivers smooth video. Users can monitor and
playback footage via the 2.7" LCD with 230K dot resolution.
The camera records using XAVC S codec at up to 50 Mb/s and features dual
recording, which lets you simultaneously capture both high-quality
AVCHD and web-optimized MP4 files. The Intelligent Auto mode analyzes
your shot and automatically selects the appropriate settings from ten
distinct scene modes, with 60 different possible combinations. A
built-in USB 2.0 cable provides a connection to your computer for
charging or file transfer and fits conveniently into the hand strap, so
it's out of the way until you need it. The camera accepts a rechargeable
X type battery pack for power.
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
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
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
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.
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).
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.
ExmorR Cmos Sensor
This large, cutting-edge sensor enhances image clarity, reduces noise in
dark environments, and enables soft background defocusing.
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.
BIONZX Image Processor
The advanced BIONZ X™ image processing engine helps achieve more
naturally vivid and lifelike image quality as well as faster processing
capabilities.
9,2 MP 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.
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.
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 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
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
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
Because great smiles are fleeting, this feature ensures they’re never
lost. Automatically capture snapshots of smiling faces, even while
recording video.
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 Perfect
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.
Manuel 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.
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
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.
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.
Sony CX 405
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Specifications | Sensor
Processor
Lens
Image Stabilisation
Focus
Exposure
Shutter Speed
White balance
Storage Media
Recording
Advanced Feature
Power
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