I have a 405... and am extremely happy with it... I've used various high end video cameras... I remember using the Sony HVC 2000P with the so called porta pack in the early 80s for TV news... Steady Cam didn't exist.. so you learnt how to walk and 'float' the camera. Apart from being unbelievably heavy it was very user friendly.. All the cameras of various qualities I've used inbetween have had some niggles.. I nearly bought a Panasonic V800 or the 700 but the 405 has the edge... on many levels.. One tip is to use the X... setting which is MP4.. and remember to insert the SD card the right way.. I think it's perfect for UA-cam and general use ... and some footage has been used on TV. If you want 8K (with all the complications) then this camera is not for you.
Love mine it's just easy to carry and does stills and videos to a high standard and it cost me £99 UK and my phone powerbank 20000mAH runs it for hours direct to its strap based usb if the 60min built in battery runs out. I use a £17 video converter (works mac or PC) and it's' then my webcam. Not a pro camera but it does most things and is light and easy to take to gigs and out on walks in your coat pocket. Some of the videos we make don't get looked at so unless your compiling videos for a living this is a great family camcorder for a bargain price.
I have a 405...
and am extremely happy with it...
I've used various high end video cameras...
I remember using the Sony HVC 2000P with the so called porta pack in the early 80s for TV news... Steady Cam didn't exist.. so you learnt how to walk and 'float' the camera.
Apart from being unbelievably heavy it was very user friendly..
All the cameras of various qualities I've used inbetween have had some niggles..
I nearly bought a Panasonic V800 or the 700 but the 405 has the edge... on many levels..
One tip is to use the X... setting which is MP4.. and remember to insert the SD card the right way..
I think it's perfect for UA-cam and general use ... and some footage has been used on TV.
If you want 8K (with all the complications) then this camera is not for you.
This on my bucket list
Just bought one today, thanks for the info! Yah the photos were amazing, should be just what I need.
you can stream at 1080 with capture card
Very smooth footage.
This is awesome. I want one
It's still for sale brand new in many stores now in 2024.
Does this camera record in slow motion?
my left ear undestood clearly
For a camera enthusiast, the audio levels are terrible on this video. Clipping, balance, and levels were all bad,
Where is the video you said you did of the Sony HDR CX405?
Superr. that is professional -do you want a promo?-farewell! ;)
Love mine it's just easy to carry and does stills and videos to a high standard and it cost me £99 UK and my phone powerbank 20000mAH runs it for hours direct to its strap based usb if the 60min built in battery runs out. I use a £17 video converter (works mac or PC) and it's' then my webcam. Not a pro camera but it does most things and is light and easy to take to gigs and out on walks in your coat pocket. Some of the videos we make don't get looked at so unless your compiling videos for a living this is a great family camcorder for a bargain price.
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