CX405 Handycam® with Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
HDRCX405B.CEH
£198.00
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CX405 Handycam® with Exmor R™ CMOS sensor

Making memories simply unforgettable

HDRCX405B.CEH

Camcorder with HD and XAVC S recording capability, Optical SteadyShot™ stabilisation.

  • Optical SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode
  • 26.8mm wide-angle lens with 30x optical zoom
  • 50Mbps high-bitrate recording
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FEATURES

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[FN|When SteadyShot™ is set to “STANDARD” or “OFF”.] (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.

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


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


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

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


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


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


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[FN|Not available in AVCHD PS mode and XAVC S HD 60p mode.]


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 enables you to shoot HD video and high-resolution still images simultaneously to capture the best shot in both ways.[FN|Not available in PS and FX recording modes.]

Face Detection[FN|Not available in some shooting conditions.]


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[FN|Not available in some shooting conditions.]


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 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


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


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[FN|Requires editing with PlayMemories Home™ (free software for PCs). See Details: www.sony.net/pm/ See Details for compatible OS: www.sony.net/pcenv/]


With PlayMemories™ Home software installed on a computer[FN|See Details for compatible OS: www.sony.net/pcenv/], 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.

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.

Information on security updates


Where a Sony product contains software that is subject to updates, Sony may issue security updates and updates necessary for the proper functioning of the device.

SPECIFICATIONS

Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 54.0 × 59.5 × 128.0 mm (with supplied battery)
Sensor
Sensor Type
1 / 5.8 type(3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Weight
Approx.215g (with supplied Battery)
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)
Sensor Type
1 / 5.8 type(3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor™ R CMOS Sensor
Effective Pixels (Video)
Approx. 2.29MP (16:9)
Processor
Image Processor
BIONZ X image processor
Effective Pixels (Still Image)
Approx.2.29MP (16:9)Approx. 1.71MP (4:3)
Lens
Lens type
ZEISS Vario-Tessar
Lens Cover
Manual
Aperture
F1.8-F4.0
F-number (Maximum Aperture)
F1.8 - F4.0
Focal Distance
f=1.9-57.0mm
Focal length
f=1.9 - 57.0mm
Focal Length (35mm) (Video)
f=26.8 - 804.0 mm (16:9)
Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Video)
f=26.8-804.0mm(16:9)
Focal Length (35mm) (Still Image)
f=26.8-804.0mm (16:9), f=32.8-984.0mm (4:3)
Focal Length (35 mm 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
Image Stabilization
Steadyshot
Optical SteadyShot
LCD
Screen Type
6.7cm(2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230 400 dots) Wide(16:9)
Exposure
Exposure Modes
AutoManual (Menu)
Brightness Control
Yes(Menu)
Marker/Grid Display
Grid Line
Backlight Compensation
Yes (Auto)
Angle Adjustment
Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.
Minimum Illumination
Standard: 6 lux (1 / 25 Shutter Speed)Low Lux: 3 lux (1 / 25 Shutter Speed)
White Balance
White Balance Modes
AutoOne PushOutdoorIndoor
Image Stabilization Type
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w / Intelligent Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Screen Type
6.7cm (2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230 400 dots) Wide (16:9)
Focus
Focus Type
Contrast AF
Focus Mode
Auto / Manual(Menu)
Angle Adjustment
Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.
Brightness Control
Yes (Menu)
Focus Area
Full range Focus
Shutter
Shutter Speed
Auto Control Range (1 / 6-1 / 10000 sec.)Standard (1 / 25-1 / 10000 sec.)Manual Iris Control (1 / 25-1 / 10000 sec.)Manual Shutter (1 / 6-1 / 10000 sec.)
Mode
Auto, Manual(Menu)
Metering Modes
Multi-segment
LOW LUX Mode
Yes
Auto Iris Control
F1.8 - F10
Focus Mode
AutoManual (Menu)
Manual Iris Control
F1.8 - F10
Backlight Compensation
Yes(Auto)
Gain Control
Auto
Shooting
Image Processor
BIONZ™ X image processor
Self-Timer
Approx. 10sec. (Still Image)
Minimum Illumination
Standard:6 lux(1 / 25 Shutter Speed), Low Lux:3 lux(1 / 25 Shutter Speed)
Scene Selection
AutoNight SceneSunrise & SunsetFireworksLandscapePortraitSpotlightBeachSnow
Auto Control Range
1 / 6 - 1 / 10000
Picture Effect
Yes
Other Shooting Functions
Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, Motion Shot Video,
Standard
1 / 25 - 1 / 10000
Manual Iris Control (Photo mode)
1 / 25 - 1 / 10000
Manual Shutter
1 / 6 - 1 / 10000
Storage Media
Compatible Recording Media
Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD / SDHC / SDXC
White Balance Modes
Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
Recording
Recording Format (Video)
AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC / H.264MP4: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264XAVC S formatMPEG4-AVC / H264
Recording Format (Still Image)
DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
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)
Video Resolution
AVCHD: 1920x1080 / 50p(PS), 50i(FX, FH), 1440x1080 / 50i(HQ, LP)MP4: 1280x720 25pXAVC S HD: 1920x1080 / 50p, 25p
Video Recording Rate (ABR / VBR)
AVCHD PS: Approx. 28MbpsFX: Approx. 24MbpsFH: Approx. 17MbpsHQ:Approx. 9MbpsLP: Approx. 5MbpsXAVC S HD: Approx. 50MbpsMP4: Approx. 3Mbps
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)
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
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)
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
Still Image Size (Dual Record)
9.2 megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272)2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
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)
Progressive Mode
AVCHD: 50p, Progressive recordingMP4: 25p, Progressive recordingXAVC S HD: 50p / 25p, Progressive recording
Still Image Size (Movie Mode)
L:9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), S:2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Audio
Audio Recording Format
Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
Still Image Size (Dual Record)
9.2 Megapixels 16:9 (4032x2272), 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Audio Recording Format
Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo CreatorMPEG-4 AAC-LC 2chMPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch(48kHz / 16bit)
Microphone
Built-in Zoom Microphone
Speaker
Monoral Speaker
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)
Interface
Input and Output Terminals
Composite Video OutHDMI Terminal
Lens Cover
Manual
Speaker
Monaural Speaker
Playback
Playback Modes
Highlight Movie MakerHighlight BGM (Preinstalled 6 music files)Slide Show (Still Image)
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)
Power
Supplied battery
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-BX1)
Fast Playback
About 5 times / 10 times / 30 times / 60 times
USB charge
Yes
Power Consumption (LCD Screen)
HD: 2.1W
Slow Playback
Forwad:1 / 5 speed, Reverse:1 / 2 speed
Highlight Movie Maker
Yes , Highlight BGM(Preinstalled 6 music files)
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
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))
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)