Quick tech specs
- CX405
- 1080p
- 30x optical zoom
- flash card
- Camcorder
- 2.51 MP
- Carl Zeiss
- black
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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.
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX405 - camcorder - Carl Zeiss - storage: flash card is rated
4.00 out of
5 by
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Eleere from
Easy to handle
Great images, good photos, good zooming and easy to manage
Date published: 2018-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tho Le from
Good Features!
I bought it four months ago, and I've been in like with it.
Date published: 2019-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
rick223 from
Good Product
Light...Easy to use. Very good quality of video and sound
Date published: 2016-09-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mellogrrl65 from
Not Happy
I bought this in 2018, used this maybe a few dozen times and I'm starting to have problems. It's been freezing and making memories I have on the card, skip or distorted. These cards I have are memories of three dogs that have passed on. I'm very upset considering I haven't used it much and it's already crapping out.
This is the second Sony camcorder that has done this. I will NEVER buy Sony camcorder again. I have memories of my now deceased dogs where words are cut out and pictures distorted. And yes, I'm great at keep my things clean and away from moisture and heat.
Date published: 2022-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
StrikingBerserker from
Slow to focus
I bought this camcorder to replace a Sont HDR-CX260 as I broke the mini HDMI port. This new camcorder is slower to focus and loses focus as compared to the older sony camcorder.
Date published: 2019-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Seacaptain2021 from
Great thing will happen to you
HD cameras are the talk of the town.
Buy a Sony CX405 and join the trend setters.
Date published: 2021-03-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pastor Chui from
Excellent cam for regular users
It has been working fine without problems for a couple of years.
Date published: 2017-09-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Papa D from
It is a great starter camrecorder
I'm going is it for my you tube channel. I got it as gift, easy to use, has on board mic, it works ok .The zoom on the lense 60 x, small and a flipout LCD sreen for viewing.
Date published: 2017-08-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sadiebabe from
Not impressed
Just not the usual Sony quality. Feels cheap, average quality at best. Not easy to download videos.
Date published: 2015-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Matt66666666 from
Handycam
The Handycam has stopped working after one month. Please advise how I get it fixed/replaced.
Date published: 2022-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
debbi from
Why do we have to go thru this registration?
All I want to do is video and load in my computer but can't because you have to jump through hoops to do anything.
Date published: 2022-09-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Betsy12345 from
Great little camera
I used this for candid videos of my daughters wedding. The weekend was overcast, and my nephew did an excellent job. I just used it again on a sunny day, and the kids that used it couldn’t see what they were filming. The pics turned ok but the kids were frustrated. An eye piece to see what you are shooting would be a plus!
Date published: 2022-09-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bingo103 from
Wonderful picture
I have no complaints about the picture quality. The micro sd card determines how long you can video/number of pictures taken before having to load it on the computer for editing.
Date published: 2022-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kimmy NM from
Won't focus
had to return it the next day. can't get it to focus unless you're about 8 inches away.
Date published: 2022-10-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Renee53 from
Small, light weight, can take it anywhere
Our daughter is in love with her new Sony camcorder! She enjoys its convenient size, and weight making it easy to use anytime and anywhere. The zoom feature is fabulous and clear, and it’s nice to have an option for pictures too. I highly recommend this camcorder for anyone who is looking for a simple, small, and easy to use camcorder for vacations, birthdays, holidays and hanging out with friends. The price is affordable too.
Date published: 2022-08-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JGAL from
Nice pictures but
The camera will not update to the latest firmware….
Date published: 2022-07-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
FryBanshee139 from
GOOD
GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD
Date published: 2022-09-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Amato24 from
Great video quality and many other great feature.
I received this as a gift and I'm super pleased with the product.
Date published: 2022-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Charles of the Ritz from
Fantastic!
Very satisfied with purchase. Easy to operate. Compact size.
Date published: 2022-04-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bill from
Outstanding value.
It's great. The movie clips are very clear. Used it at a soccer match and video was jitter free.
Date published: 2019-11-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
M. C. from
Handycam not so handy
The instructions does not help much with the set up. The camcorder has not met my expectations.
Date published: 2020-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SIDDIQ from
GOOD CAM, NEED MORE PIXEL AND WIFI CONNECTION
GOOD CAM, NEED MORE PIXEL AND WIFI CONNECTION TO TRANSFER FILE ONLINE, NEED TOUCH SCREEN
Date published: 2017-12-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Oregonian from
takes excellent vixeos
I have had it over a year and it is so compact and easy to use.
Date published: 2020-12-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Michelle007 from
Super little video camera
I bought it used but it is working pretty good, works pretty good and as clear view also.
Date published: 2018-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mazola from
Great features and simple to use!
I needed a video recorder to record my daughter's concerts at college. This was very inexpensive and does everything I need. The instructions are very easy to follow and the playback is very clear, both video and audio. I have had more expensive camcorders before, but they had features that I never used. I really like the USB cord attached directly to the camera. This helps prevent having to search for cables! I can just record the concert and when I get home, I just plug in the camera and download the video. I can even edit the video with the free software!
Date published: 2017-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
grampy17 from
Good camera.
I have only ised this camera a couple times. Works great and is easy to operate.
My only problem is transferring to dvd. If I do it on my computer, I can only use the bisc once, and cannot add to it.
I've therefore ordered a cable which will alliw me to record multiple episodes onto a disc.
Date published: 2018-11-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
chizzilla75 from
Compact and easy to use
I bought this cam for a summer trip to Japan and its the most memorable trip ever all captured on this tiny jewel. I was surprised at the length of time the battery lasted. It was contact right to fit into my pocket.
Date published: 2017-08-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RayA61 from
Great features at a great price
Have been using this for about a month. Camera works great, is easy to use, and takes fantastic movies and photos
Date published: 2019-11-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Niecie from
Great product, it does the job and user-friendly!
This item is a gift it's user-friendly and I am having a blast videoing summer keepsakes and memories!
Date published: 2017-08-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BDT24 from
Great camcorder
This camcorder is easy to use and video is awesome
Date published: 2019-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
basketball mom from
Easy use, good quality.
I bought this camera to video my son's high school basketball games. Quality is great. I don't use a tri-pod, too much to drag in and out of gyms with sometimes no space. videos are very smooth. The camera is super light to hold the entire game, sometimes even two games, JV and Varsity. Love it. Downloading is easy, I am not a tech person. Quick off and on. Occasionally I would need to close the view screen and open it again to start back up, this took only seconds.
Date published: 2018-03-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Garry25 from
Great product and loving it
I bought today and its excellent. I have been really lucky
Date published: 2017-11-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mooneyman from
Nice and compact. Very easy to set up and use
Just bought it today and had it set up and running in a few minutes.
It is compact yet has a big view screen and a good size hand strap.
Date published: 2017-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tommy1947 from
Sony camcorder
a good HD camcorder. Sony is what was on my mind when I went looking.
Date published: 2017-12-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ScottInSC from
Great basic camcorder.
All the reviews on this camcorder were great and it has lived up to it. Great video quality, lightweight, easy to use... Can't believe that you get all this for the price.
WIFI connectivity would be nice but that is in the next model.
Date published: 2017-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
dreynolds from
It Does What It Said
It is serving the purpose. I have to educate myself on cameras. I needed one with a mic input, that was the $400 one.
Date published: 2019-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Say Dez from
Easy to use
Bought it to make instructional videos, it fills the need very well.
Date published: 2018-04-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
moon7sun6 from
for my son's soccer games
I don't know yet I will use it tomorrow for my son's soccer games
Date published: 2017-11-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dekeman10 from
Amazing Camera
Love the features of what I can do with it. EXCELLENT!
Date published: 2017-02-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CeP CIO from
Good Quality HD video
I wish it had a WIFI and remote included as items shipped and not something to try and find and buy as after thought
Date published: 2019-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Davidd108 from
Small and simple to use
I have had it for a few weeks and it is just hat I was looking for. Simple, small, takes good video and audio is good even without a mic port.
Date published: 2018-03-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
dashy1970 from
Good
Good product - does as it's advertised. The wifi hardware is built-in I guess but does not have firmware. It should come with the wifi feature.
Sony, this is cheap, that you have built the feature but has not enabled it in this model, for that we have to go to the higher model.
Date published: 2017-09-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Carole28 from
having trouble
i bought this to record my son's band and i can't even access the videos to download them to my computer i wish i could this faster without having to check a bunch of sites for help
Date published: 2017-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
dopey from
Great video recorder
I have had this camera for several months now and I LIKE it very much. It is very light to hold, the 'steady shot' feature works well. I have taken videos while walking and you cannot see any movement in the video. The 60X zoom is excellent. Better than I expected.
Date published: 2017-08-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
agelesskarate from
Using it for my Karate curriclum
I am quite impressed with this product. Only because most cams are from the 90s we all use our phones now. So its nice to have something from the balst of our past. But its very modern and sleek and affordable for what you can do with it. Its handheld and you can move around with it too. The micro chip you can get at 64 gigs and extra batter packs is recommended if your doing big projects. Anyways thanks SONY love your products you can check out our curriculum at Ageless Martial Arts Las Vegas on youtube for more info about us.
Date published: 2018-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
StrikingBerserker from
Terrible auto focus for hockey games
I live stream high school and youth hockey games. I purchased this camera to replace my Sony HDR-CX260 as I broke the HDMI port in the older camera. The HDR-CX260 did a very nice job of videoing hockey games and I was able to stream at 1080P with very sharp results.But the auto-focus for the HDR -CX408B is horrible. The only it focuses when I zoom in tightly on something on the ice, but when I zoom out, it loses focus. Yes, it is in auto focus, not manual. I sent it in for repair and came back "calibrated" but with the same problem. I have sent it in again. So I have to run out and buy a different camera, a Panasonic HC-V180. This camera does a nice job of auto-focusing during hockey games, but it does not out-put to the HDMI when recording. This was a nice feature so I could record shorter segments live, during the live stream.
Date published: 2019-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
qpat00 from
pretty sucky sony site
the vid camera worked fine taking the video as far as i know-its trying to get the vid to my computer that is sucky-going to sony site is totally unfriendly.....multi billion dollar company and the site is sucky. cant really take the Q&A since i have no idea how to get these vids to my computer first. i registered yet it wont allow me to create a user id and password. it wont allow me to download playmemories home version. I have impt vids, peple are expecting them and i cant do anything with them.
Date published: 2017-07-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
tails12 from
nice
I dont like how its difficult to upload videos to the computer.
Date published: 2017-01-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
LindaLou from
Excellent Product
I bought this camera before our camping trip out west and I'm so glad I did! It takes such crisp clear videos and photo's. And the zoom feature is awesome! It zooms in so close from so far away. It's very light and small and there is no shake in the videos. excellent camcorder!
Date published: 2017-07-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
LarryO from
Can't download
I took some videos and watched them on the camcorder. I downloaded play memories and connected the camcorder to my computer. It is a Toshiba using windows 7 ultimate. No communication. I tried everything I could think off, and nothing. I have a Sony SLRA200 and have no problems at all. What good is the camcorder if I can't download the videos.
Date published: 2015-07-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Blizzard from
1080p
I like it but how do you make it shoot 1080p videos
Date published: 2015-06-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Eugene 2000 from
easy to use and very light weight camcorder!
very easy to use and light weight camcorder. Good and sharp image quality with such a low price to invest.
Date published: 2018-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Unhappy65 from
Not Happy
I bought this in 2018, used this maybe a few dozen times and I'm starting to have problems. It's been freezing and making memories I have on the card, skip or distorted. These cards I have are memories of three dogs that have passed on. I'm very upset considering I haven't used it much and it's already crapping out.
This is the second Sony camcorder that has done this. I will NEVER buy Sony camcorder again. I have memories of my now deceased dogs where words are cut out and pictures distorted. And yes, I'm great at keep my things clean and away from moisture and heat.
Date published: 2022-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
msburrage74 from
bought for hunting
used it today for the first time for hunting. It worked great! actually filmed 2 small does with it. easy to operate, ultra light. and great picture on the recording.
Date published: 2016-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Playmaker from
Great features
So easy to use and show great pictures and videos.
Date published: 2018-11-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
NorthernKaos from
Simple and Clean
Just a quick upgrade and was worth it. This replaced our previous model and it was a huge step forward. The picture quality is great and the zoom outstanding. It is as simple as point and shot. Any one can pick up this camcorder and make movies in seconds.
Date published: 2017-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TMS1 from
Really like this camera!
Just took this on a cruise ands shot lots of spur of the moment video and still pictures, and everyone was a quality shor and the video was crystal clear. Really easy to use and editing with it was easy to do
Date published: 2018-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Myri Jaz Perez from
Great Youtube Starter Camera
Nice Xmas present to start off my Youtube channel.
Date published: 2018-04-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bhasy from
Cam not working
Unable to use cam as the VF screen not sensitive to touch. No action possible incl recording. Review not possible now. The review given below is bsed on my views on the other 2 Sony Handy mams I bought in last 9 yrs. Need help to activate the cam. No warranty fm Sony. Only 39 days warranty by Seller, according to Invoice.
Date published: 2017-09-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Odjie from
Simple but powerful
It's use to make my own documentation, All this function help me to make it.
Date published: 2017-08-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DarqJacq from
Great Starter Camera
Very excited to learn about this camera. I wish the included instruction booklet had a bit more detail about how to use all camera features as I am an absolute newbie to camcorders. I also wish it came with a memory card. Overall, it is easy to use. I think it's a great starter camera.
Date published: 2016-10-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MissBetsy from
Great for international travel
We bought this for a trip abroad instead of taking our larger camera and it was perfect - compact and easy for packing - took excellent photos and videos - love it! Charging it the first time was a challenge due to the compact design, but once you know how, it is a genius design!
Date published: 2018-07-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lisa82 from
Great Zoom
This camcorder takes great HD video and the zoom is very nice. It's very lightweight and the hand strap fits perfectly. Still photos and low lighting video come out nicely.
Date published: 2017-02-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ab2017 from
Nice Camera
Really enjoying it. Easy to use. Our church purchased this camera for video use.
Date published: 2017-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anthony10101 from
great video quality!
this camera is amazing for youtube and other video sharing sites.
Date published: 2019-07-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
kajguy2012 from
All The Goodies For A Buffet Price
For the MSRP, the HDR-CX405 present an outstanding value. Packed into its feather-lite form factor are some of the major the technologies in Sony's much more expensive products, including the BIONZ X processor and the Exmor R CMOS. The feature set is just right for this price point and the Zeiss lens in thrown in for extra measure!
The quality of the video is exceptional for what you pay, and, at the highest setting, leaves little to be desired. The BIONZ X processor produces vivid color and the Optical Steady Shot is almost invisible in its operation. Oh, there is also a 60x Clear Image Zoom that allowed me to shoot some birds atop the clock tower of the iconic Tower Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. I was quite impressed!
The videos are easy to process with the proprietary Sony PlayMemory software that can be downloaded from Sony's wed site. No software comes in the package. However, in addition to an AC charger, there is a HDMI connector so you can enjoy your videos on your HD TV.
The only downside is that the viewing screen is not touch enabled, required navigation through a tiny joystick. But, in practical use, this is not an issue.
Well done, Sony!
Date published: 2017-02-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
scraps 855 from
what a sweet unit you are!!
great camcorder!!!! light,compact,60xzoom is wonderfull.clarity when recording is as sharp and clear as my tv.thanks sony
Date published: 2019-07-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Solepia from
sony cx405
So happy with this camera and easy to use and pretty light to carry around
Date published: 2018-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
jimby from
light weight-easy to read instructions
Got this for Christmas to take pictures and videos of the hummingbirds in our backyard.
It is way smarter then I am but fun to use.
Date published: 2020-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Darrell J from
Awesome for short films
This is an awesome product, very easy to use very awesome
Date published: 2017-10-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CurtSkeens from
Very pleased
Crisp, clear and easy to use joystick and menu functions, large enough view finder, zoom, etc. Low purchase price, took to the beach on vacation and didn't have any issues. 4 stars because I've only had it for a month.
Date published: 2015-07-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
netterboy from
easy to use
have had other older versions of camcorders and was surprised how well this is working out. would have preferred more instruction on how to edit on camcorder or computer but camcorder is working great and battery lasts a long time. great value for money. not sure wifi or projection capabilities are needed so went with entry level camcorder.
Date published: 2018-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rogue Trojans from
Great to Handle
This by far is the best camcorder I've ever purchased period!
Date published: 2017-05-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Drdre from
handy camera
so far it's great..camera is easy to use and operate
Date published: 2017-09-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Brigittec7 from
No Pause
Just bought today, because my iPhone 6s Plus has no pause via video recorder. Neither does this SONY! Very annoyed with sales people at Bestbuy.
Date published: 2018-11-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pastora18 from
excelent product
This is an excellent product to use and easy to operated for personal use.
Date published: 2020-08-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Juanma88 from
Excellent product
i bought this a three months ago and its amazing. good quality, very slim and confortable to use.
Date published: 2018-03-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sucks2bu from
Has staying power
Left it out in the rain and frost. Works like new
Date published: 2019-04-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
odb4god from
Great features but hard to understand instructions
I really like ti but hard to understand instruction on all the features.
Date published: 2020-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Muscle man from
I am happy with the cam.
It is easy to use. It offers great value. I highly recommend it to any one who wants a cheap cam.
Date published: 2017-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JohnP123 from
Sucks...Never purchase Sony again
I bought this a month ago for a trip overseas. Coukld not use the zoom featuyre because the video shook uncontrolably. Even when using a tripod. Sucks. Very upset because I relied on this to record important details and could only pan out to the widest to make is usable.
Date published: 2018-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MTRSTR from
Beach Wedding Videos Were Stunning!!!!
Instead of renting a Video Camera I decided to buy a Sony Camcorder and everyone agrees that was an Excellent Decision!
Our Daughter's Beach Beach Wedding Videos turned out Beautifully!!!
The colors are vibrant and the quality of the Wedding recordings are Superb!!!
Date published: 2015-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
king t from
love it
I Just used it this weekend and it's easy to use and works great.
Date published: 2017-02-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Gofer303 from
Fair camera
Bought this cam for a general use always on hand unit. The first problem is the white balance when in auto mode really has bad results, manual WB only passable. Cant plug in power and record at the same time. No android compatable software, otherwise is a fair deal..
Date published: 2021-07-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Darrell8 from
Great product
Great product! User friendly, great picture quality and love the design.
Date published: 2018-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
amateur cook from
My Review for HDRCX405B camera is a glowing one.
I wanted to make some Cooking videos for YouTube. I had not owned a video camera before so I did a lot of research before I purchased my Sony CX-405. My research led me to the right choice. The camera was affordable, compact to handle and use on the tripod I purchased along with it. It thinks for itself and gets me to the right settings automatically. It takes great shots even though I don't know much about photography.
Date published: 2021-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jhybridge from
Easy to use and compact.
Easy to store and carry along. It is light weight and the battery life is good.
Date published: 2017-08-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dave747 from
So easy to use
I was surprised at how light in your hand this camera is and the controls are right where they should be.
Date published: 2017-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Satisficed Customer from
Whether you're an armature or Professional
After having my Sony HD-CX405 video cam nearly a month, I have not stopped using it. The interface is extraordinary. The mobility feature makes using it easy in any situation. I use it to film many events, indoor and outdoor waterever the lighting situation you have to deal with, this handy cam has you covered.
I use it to film my church services, the results are astounding in the picture quality. The ability to zoom in and out are smooth and with professional results. And taking still photos are easy and with high quality results.
I only wish I had bought one sooner
Date published: 2020-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
telebiker from
Lightweight and easy to use
I bought this video camera for my girlfriend's mom's 90th birthday party. Very easy to use and excellent video
Date published: 2016-11-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
jim_W from
Mostly great. love the zoom, but no external mike
This is very easy to use with all controls easy to use. I love the zoom range, it actually amazing. I wished I could connect a wireless make to it.
Date published: 2021-01-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jeff1964 from
Great picture and great value
I bought this camera 3 months ago and used it to record my kids' hockey games. We re-watch "films" on 55" TV screens and have used the free SONY software on a desktop computer to store videos.
Potential downsides:
* Camera itself feels very lightweight so I wonder about durability. No problems yet.
* Batteries that came with the camera (one original and one aftermarket) are small form factor and don't always last through an hour long event.
* LCD screen is relatively small and using controls on screen is challenging for adult (aka old) eyes. I have to remove the memory card and insert it into a computer to delete media files.
Date published: 2020-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Doris Jean from
My review for HDRCX405
I Love It. It is easy to use and it takes excellent photos and videos.
Date published: 2021-12-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
jiji5 from
great buy
Easy to use. user friendly, it takes 10 minutes to get familiar with all the features.
Date published: 2017-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Welltraveled from
Confusing, disjointed and I can't get my videos!
I bought this camera hoping that I could plug it into my computer to get my videos. No such luck. Download, register, tell Sony you don't want them to sell your information, register some more...and all the while, I can't get the video off of my camera!
Date published: 2017-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
sonyken from
WOW !
Super light, super easy to use and great movies and photos, for a great price !
Date published: 2021-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
characterShort from
Handy and efficient
Easy to use, great image. 26 character too short huh? Well don't get so snippy!
Date published: 2019-05-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
old goat from
simple operation
got this camera when my grandson started jv baseball, then onto varsity ! I have filmed 8 games so far with excellent results. easy to use great zoom and very good quality video ! for the price can't be beat !
Date published: 2019-05-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Billlll from
Small, good quality picture.
Nice size camera but it was impossible for me to transfer the movies onto my iMac. This even after downloading the program and spending an hour on the phone with tech support.
Date published: 2019-03-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SuicideTrills from
Good Camcorder, Not The Best for Still Images.
I was bought this camera a year and some change ago, I believe it was a present for Christmas 2017. It is a definite upgrade from the HandyCam that I had before in terms of video recording quality and image quality, but unless you have a $1,000 HandyCam or more, don't expect the greatest still image quality.
Date published: 2018-06-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
asdfghjkl from
Good camera for the money.
Compact, light weight, good quality videos. I like that it automatically links to my Sony TV and that I can use the TV remote to navigate and play videos.
Date published: 2017-02-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ezwandy Ahmad from
Great for beginner
I. Love it.....love it.... really love....nice....godd
Date published: 2020-02-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
izzy652468 from
great features
great for recording, easy to use and nice look. love it
Date published: 2018-04-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Himself Devine from
cx405
I purchased this camera to record Celtic Tenor concerts in Ireland. It worked great!
Date published: 2017-07-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Family Cam from
easy to use
I bought this camera a few years ago and it works great.
Date published: 2020-12-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Stannpaul from
Help, I can't see!
View finder/screen is useless in bright sun for anything not close up. Rest of the camera is fine.
Date published: 2015-07-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Josekamey from
Good Camera
I bought this camera because before that, a friend bought one and showed it to me and I liked it ... The only thing that my friend connected to the Internet via a Gatolink, And I do not know if you can connect to the internet directly through my laptop , and in the specifications I can not find that information or if I need an app to be detected on my laptop.
Date published: 2018-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
zacisone from
We love it! Quick to charge and Very steady viewin
I bought this in May of this year, esp for Grandchildren. It has worked well.
Date published: 2016-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Zalva from
No external Mic
Not really happy that I can not use an external mic.
Date published: 2020-11-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Spotty from
Cant get MTS converted to DVD. Makes this junk.
Great pictures and audio but CANT GET MTS CONVERTED . This is junk it is so diffucult to transfer to DVD. and as of yet you software does not work either.
Date published: 2018-12-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Antdog from
Simple to Use & Lightweight
It's light to hold so my arm doesn't tire when I have to hold it up for extended periods of time. I also like how simple it is to use. Just flip open the screen, and push a button to shoot a still photo, or start recording video. I've owned it less than a week... so far so good.
Date published: 2016-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
tim4372 from
The camera works great......
But the process to register it is extremely frustrating. I am at the step where you guys ask for a proof of purchase, the model and serial numbers. I have been taken in a continuous loop, after I upload the picture, provide the model number, serial number, purchase date and where I purchased the camcorder, I take back to the page asking if I want a warranty. This page precedes the model and serial number page. Then, I will start the process all over again.
Other than that, the product works great!!!!!!
Date published: 2021-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
3426 from
ok - kinda cheap - difficult to transfer files
ok - kinda cheap - difficult to transfer files to computer
Date published: 2018-03-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
johnmann6 from
Great Canera
This camcorder has performed flawlessly every time I have used it
Date published: 2015-07-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
papajim42 from
HELP!!!
Hard to use. Still do not know if I can record to a disc and play on my computer. Manual is as clear as muddy water.
Date published: 2017-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kim G from
Compact and powerful
I absolutely love this handycam and the clarity of the video/photos is great. The zoom feature is good as well.
Date published: 2019-08-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
KGKSYR from
First use impressions
Bought if just before a wedding, user's manual could be more helpful but overall was fairly easy to record videos. The screen images while shooting in low light conditions seemed better than the playback images and the autofocus was having some difficulty but overall I was pleased with the results. The zoom feature was great, really zoomed in well considering how light and compact the unit is . Still need to figure out how to edit and splice all the segments into one smooth flowing video. It is almost too small and too light to keep steady and controls are pretty small for anyone with large hands. Excellent picture quality in well lit conditions.
Date published: 2019-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jr9542 from
No charging
I bought this less than a year ago and the battery no longer charges
Date published: 2021-06-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Shogun assasin from
Awesome starter camcorder
Great product for the price I’m more than pleased.
Date published: 2022-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Teseract86 from
Easy to use
This camcorder is simple to use and lightweight, and has a couple of camera effects built in.
Date published: 2022-05-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mellogrrl65 from
Sony Sucks
Tried getting a hold of someone for help. Good luck getting help. Their camcorders are horrible. I bought mine 2018 and it's ruined one of my SD card. Another old camcorder of theirs stopped taking cassettes. All of these contain memories of all of my dogs who died. NEVER BUY ANY SONY PRODUCT!!!!
Date published: 2022-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Babalooo from
Unbelievably Great Videos From A Compact Machine
It was so light I wasn't expecting much from this camera when purchased but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the videos. This little, light camera has become my go to camera to carry with me at all times. Very happy with my purchase!
Date published: 2022-05-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
logo700 from
video recorder cx405 handycam
fair product for begginners like me and great zoom
Date published: 2023-04-06T00:00:00-04:00