This was my first own personal camera that wasn't attached to a phone or anything. I love this handycam. So cheap for what it does. The joystick is actually extremely helpful, especially when filming with gloves. Now I shoot on a Canon SL2, but I have so much respect for this camcorder.
I own this. I received it for my 20 year anniversary at my job. This year is my 29 year anniversary, and I have yet to use it. It's still in its original packaging. I recently opened up the box, and didn't realize how small it was. I'm kind of interested in using it now, and that's why I'm watching your RUclips video.
Thanks for sharing and gratz to all the accomplishments. Many of the products companies make get bought and sit. It's sometimes decades later that they are found. Sometimes headed to a collector, sometimes to the landfill. Sometimes, they are opened years later :)
This camera aged like fine wine. I wanted something that can be a backup for when I’m shooting photography. I wanted something that is dumb easy to use and the micro SD was a critically important feature. 1080 is perfect for me as I’m just after creating memories for my friends and I.
its a good backup camera on the cheap. My cam went down and i bought it used for under a 100 in a pinch just for that day. But it needs excellent lighting.
someone else left a comment with the answer, it's for breastfeeding a baby, though I suppose you could also breastfeed a fully grown human if that lever were strong enough
I bought this a few years back for a cruise, but rarely used it after. My battery charged flawlessly with decent life after it's long hibernation. Don't forget about the secret extra battery compartment that's located flush to the visible compartment. It allows me to charge up my spare and bring it along for a day's worth of shooting. ( Well, a good six plus hours for me anyway, lol!)
@@FLiXHi , the audio is decent considering its stereo capability. There is no jack to add an outboard microphone, but that's okay since its primary use is for leisure activities.
@@newnanbro1 tx for the tips bro.. oh yeah one more thing will you recomend this if you want to stream a facecam for video gaming video? or could help me telling me similar camera's price that could be plug with microphone?
My take on this Camera: - You can record while plugged to a charger or powerbank so you can record a 5 hour footage if you have 128 GB SD card. - Bad recording for indoors, too noisy but great for outdoors. - very light to carry so no sore arms. - very low photo resolution of 9.2 M - grainy footage but worse in the dark. - you can transfer files via the attached usb cable - autofocus is slow to react. - it has a smile trigger for picture taking
I'm going on an overseas trip in a couple months and was looking for a cheap but good quality camera to film the trip with my family. Would you recommend?
@@janjoun7406 It's okay for archival purposes unless you want the highest quality image possible. If you will film outdoors you should also buy a powerbank, the battery life is too short for continuous recording., imo.
@@techwizpc4484 I'm not really looking for the utmost, highest quality there is. Just a cheap but decent camera with fairly good quality. How long of filming would you say the battery lasts whilst its been fully charged? Cheers for the advice
Pros: -the screen flips for selfie recording -takes pictures during video recording -hooks up via hdmi to tv or monitor during recording or for playback -can be operated via remote cable or via smartphone -can be used for streaming
I know plenty about this camera you cannot operate it via smartphone because it doesn't have Wi-Fi or NFC so I don't know what that guy's talking about. You can, however operate it via wired remote control through the multi-port on the right hand side of the camera and it works beautifully and the remote is made by JJC.@@arazakanda
I own one and it's a very good purchase considering the price. Super lightweight camera with a 30 x zoptical zoom and 60x with additional digital zoom.
It’s a breastfeeding support chair! That is actually very neat!! The breastfeeding pillows out there would not compare. I always found them annoying. They helped but only so much support was given. I still found myself having to adjust myself every so often. . Came across your video searching for reviews on the camera. Nice work!
Bingo! Yes. It's too specific of a thing to make and supply to hospitals, I feel. Being a male of our species makes it hard to help with that issue (learning how to nurse) unless there has been lots of education before hand. I was reaching for anything I could figure out. That chair was strangely comfortable and was only used two times for it's intended purpose, maybe. Tks for the good words :)
For such an inexpensive camcorder, it's very good. Doesn't seem all that long ago that the top mini cassette camcorder (with not nearly as good image quality as the CX505) would have cost over $1000!
After a week of trying to figure out whether this thing was a POS or a good piece of affordable hardware, you helped me decide to keep it Your footage taken with the CX405 shocked me because I haven't had this result. I'm an "auto settings" type of user, and the footage just looked awful, grainy and noisy. It was the lighting all along; this camcorder needs a LOT of NATURAL light. And using Low Lux doesn't reduce that noise, either. WTF is it even for? LED lighting causes interference, too.
Just picked one up and posted a video using it. I got it for the zoom and I recommend it. Very easy to control the zoom movement. I too was super surprised at how small and light it is.....almost like a toy. tHanks for the video!
Hi! Great video! 2 doubts: 1) is this camera records about 1 hour with bateria and an extra SDCard? 2) is it possible to user an external wireless microphone to improve the audio quality? I am planning to use it for record lectures in classroom without computer, and the recording time and audio quality are very important! Thanks....
Thanks for the review. Can it record with the screen closed? I would spend a little more for something a bit better, but I dont seem to find anything convenient, everything else is way more expensive and there isnt another middle ground one
Great question, no. I do wish it would record with the screen closed to some degree but can't find it as an option. Opening the screen seems to be the on/off button. Tks for the good words!
@@TRYtoHELPyou would you say it's a good camera for your average home videos? I'm looking for a lasting camera to film my 3 month trip with my family, and wanted a cheap but decent option. This is the best camcorder I've come across so far, but I've seen many comments saying indoor recording is noisy, grainy etc? What similiar cameras would you recommend?
This review breezed through at quite a pace! One thing you don't mention that is a serious con is the file format the camera uses needs Sony's application to edit it. Other cameras like the Canon save the file as an MP4 which can be edited by any software. Thanks for uploading.
Is this so? I just purchased this and am trying to make a decision on it... Please bear with me, I'm desperate! lol... I am able to record and put the SD card into my Mac and see MP4 files... So I don't understand your comment about NOT being able to edit the file... BUT on this note, of "formatting"... I can't seem to get recordings that are not noisy and grainy and "washed out" looking. Is this lighting exclusively? Even low lux setting ON doesn't change the overall quality of the output. Is there a best "format" to choose for the best compression, etc? I'm filming a talking head and hands on a piano, indoor... What would you recommend for this? Thanks for reading this! Joe
@@tenterdentown2452 i never said it did. You'll need to download/buy editing software with whatever camera you buy, i mean some come with trial versions and blackmagic cameras come with davinci resolve. But i guarantee there is a free to download editing program that supports XAVC-S
An update, I just bought one and it saves as MTS and MP4 files Photos appear in :\DCIM\100MSDCF MP4 files appear in :\MP_ROOT\100ANV01 MTS appear in :\PRIVATE\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM This is after taking out the micro SD and looking at it via a card reader. All editable via Sony Vegas Pro and any other editor I suspect.
Did you end up buying it? And how well did it work for your trip? I'm in a similiar situation as I'm going on a 3-month overbroad trip and am looking for something cheap but decent to film
In active stabilization mode this camera has better stabilization than any other camcorder at any price that I've ever seen and it also has better stabilization than just about any DSLR I've ever seen in fact the only thing that rivals the stabilization on this really is a late model GoPro or DJI action camera or DJI pocket. Also that multi-port on the right hand side of the camera will accept a remote control so you can zoom the camera without touching the camera it also allows you to turn the camera on and off with a remote and snap pictures
I've just ordered one! I went with the Sony over the Panasonic at same price as this creates highlights vids from all your shooting which seemed like a fun function! Was a very close call with the Panasonic though! 🤔
I've been pulling what little hair I have left out over this image quality. I understand and have played with the Manual settings but Auto should be find for my purposes of a talking head and piano hands up close stuff... My test footage of "moderately lit" indoors looked, grainy, ghosty and noisy. Is it that this camcorder needs a LOT of NATURAL light? (It doesn't like LED lighting). And using Low Lux doesn't reduce that noise, either. I either have a defective camcorder or I'm just not understanding something. I'm looking for advice, if you're inclined to give it. Thanks for reading.
@@mediathug came here for the same thing, if you see my latest video (chopping records) it’s very grainy and ghosty, but I’m pretty well lit. Maybe I need to get an actual light though
@@BirdBoss Yeah, exactly my issue... Your lighting could improve, it would be a bit better, but no matter what, the graininess and jitteriness (especially if the cam is in motion) is intolerable. If I figure it out, I'll let you know.
Thank you for your videos... My 405 started making a high squeal sometimes. Instead of the low hum when maintaining focus it makes a louder squeal like it needs oil. Any suggestions? It's annoying on playback. Thanks for any ideas
Hi question would this be a good camera to take on a trip to Vlog. I’m going to Japan next summer and I wanted to buy a handycam to blog the experience. I’m still not sure if this would be a good one for it tho. And also can I transfer the footage onto a computer afterwards.
Welp i had a Sony video camera that I've been using for 3 months now and just brought a Canon 750D DSLR camera last month it's nice it has good auto focus nice pixelations and image stabilization so your photos will not be blurry and nice Shoting and photos seems so Cristal clear but the flaw is it has bad video mode so I'm glad i bought a HD camcorder so i can view it HD it's like a movie but I can't download it to the computer or phone so that's the bad part of it
Thanks for nice review. Can you suggest to record better video with any external mic system ? Because I have this camera but external voice disturbance is to much again same question how can be solve ?
Thanks or helpful review. I am going to buy a better version of this camera, with WI-FI and mini projector built in. I was only looking at it, and it's a little bit heavier (but not too much) than the one from this video and a bit wider bcs of the projector built into the back of camera screen. Anyways, thanks for the review! :D
What is the setting you have it at to record/upload at the qaulity you are sharing here? I have tried all options and my videos do not look as good with this same camera... Please help!
Awesome review. Entertaining and educational. Thanks! I have a Sony AX53 as a primary but I was given a CX405 as a backup. My 53 is in the shop and I'm hoping my footage with the 405 turns out. Of course, I saw a big pod of killer whales yesterday the one time I didn't have my 53. Murphy's law...
Hi. So, podcast, sure. Dummy battery?? Like an off brand generic one? I think so. Overheat, likely not. Doesn't get warm from use that I have been able to tell. If you have a decent cellphone, it likely has a good camera to start you off. Keep it simple and fail forward well. Lex Friedman podcast with Mr beast, it happened recently, go watch it for good advice on videos.
You don't need a dummy battery because you can plug the USB straight into a wall wart that it comes with and plug it into the wall. No it will not overheat that's the beauty of a small sensor camcorder
Hello, great video. Question for you, does it give you the option to start a video and record for 3 or 4 minutes or 1 minute or whatever, and then pause? And then restart it and then pause and then restart it and so on? The JVC that I have right now, everytime I closet it completely stops it and when I start it back up it's another video file I just want to see if you can pause it to make one straight video by starting puasing starting puasing
Do you know if you can use this camera while connected to a capture card ? Is there Clean HDMI output and will this camera auto turn off or put a screensaver after some time ?
I buy this camera before 3 days but today the cam pixel is not showing its blurry or weird kinda balck and white what should i do ..? Is u suggest me anything it "ll b helpful for me thank you ..!!
If you have two options between a5100 and hdr cx405. What do u choose? I know it's very different price. But if i'm gonna making short movie or vlog whitout considering photography, what does it recomended?
@@uncleronnie589 ok. Well, just bought one. Hoping it works well. Going to an overnight railfanning event soon, there's lights at the depot, so I hope it gets good footage.
@@westtexasrailfan hey, I know it's been 3 years but just wondering how the quality turned out in the dark? I've been looking for a cheap but good quality camera to film my trip abroad.
@@janjoun7406 night quality overall was alright if you had another source of light, for instance street lights or car headlights. Otherwise it gets pretty grainy and distorted. It’s really not a bad camera for the price though! I had mine up until a few months ago when it died on me. Pretty strong little camera, mine took a beating up til the end!
TRY to HELP you It's a shame I can't put it to XAVCS mode then because surprisingly the Sandisk Extreme MicroSD card series is only class 3 (I have the 32GB one in that line), while the Sandisk Ultra MicroSD card series is class 10 (the required class for XAVCS video) (I do not have one of the cards in this line)
@@israelking4934 I used it with the AverMedia LiveGamer HD. The video quality was really good for this camcorder. I did a lot of adjustments in the settings of the cam to get a good solution. And at the end the most important thing is good light. The sound.. i don´t know. Didn´t use the mic. I did cut it off in Xsplit. In general it would be better to use a dedicated mic. To be honest I don´t use the cam at the moment. So i don´t know if it works with the Elgato Camlink or the Elgato HD60 Pro (I do have now, but with other cams). But it would wonder me if not. Important Note: All adjustments have to be done in the camera. You can add LUT Files to get a specific color grading. But in Xsplit (don´t know how it is in OBS) I am not able to do adjustments in Xsplit itself. But it worked fine for me that way.
Guys... got a new born coming and I am very very confused on what to get for dedicated home videos without spending massive dollars. Is this the right choice?
So the USB port that you use to plug into a power bank... is it also possible for me to plug it into the wall to charge if I want to keep it stationary? I think it is but not sure
It comes with a wall wart that you plug into the wall and a USB extension cable you can plug the USB extension cable into the wall wart so yeah you can plug it into the wall and power it put in a 128 GB card and record for a long long time
PRO TIP: Most newer transmission use synthetic fluid and with so many different detergents it’s mainly maintenance free that being said great video lots of info thanks for sharing. #LexusTech
TES 295 for quite some time now can do 150k+ miles in an allison transmission. I went with the castrol equivalent if i remember correctly. Bought the motorhome with 70ish k miles. didnt know what was in it and didnt care to get it tested. Transmission runs well. And now i have piece of mind. Best forum ever regarding this, btw. ruclips.net/user/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irv2.com%2Fforums%2Ff125%2Fformer-allison-transmission-fluids-engineer-89293-66.html&redir_token=IOlMSH7y-zyAdG5UgMPzxRAOT-B8MTU4Mjg1NDYxNEAxNTgyNzY4MjE0&v=RLRUrtZfpKo&event=video_description
Hi fFrend, **** i thought perhaps you would know.**** i just got a minolta 200nv camcorder, MN200NV - it take 1080p Full HD IR Night Vision Camcorder it takes a 32 gb sdhc card i do not know anything about these cameras. i see on amazon they have elite cards and the ultra like the one you recommend, Do you know if these would work, i dont know the difference in these diff types of cards, they cay 32 gb sdhc card which makes me think, they will work for me but not know a things. WELL SO I AM ASKING YOU IF YOU KNOW AND ALSO, SINCE YOU USED A CAMERA LIKE MINE. HOW MANY HOURS WOULD YOU GE WITH THE 32 gb sdhc card. i AM HOPING FOR MANY HOURS OF RECORDING, I KNOW YOU ARE NOT AN EXPORT ON THESE BUT I JUST NEED 32 GBS NOT THE 16 THEY SENT WITH IT SO I CAN RECORD FOR A LEAST 4 HOURS AT A TIME. i APOLOGIZE FoR Bothering YOU, AGAIN I KNOW YOU ARE NOT AN EXPORT , BUT ANY HELP WOULD BE VERY APPRECIATED ExCUSE MY DYSLEXIC CAPS. THANK YOU ANGELA IN MONTANA
Hey there I have a question, I have been looking for a good camcorder to fit my needs, but I have not been able to find anything that properly suits my needs, I was wondering if you know about any camcorders which do. I'm looking for a camcorder such as this general model, having the camcorder turn on when the screen is flipped open. I would also prefer having the camera screen rotate towards the front. Regarding audio quality, I do want some decent quality, though I would prefer an input for a custom microphone. Finally, and the most important one, exchangeable batteries, battery life is not my concern as long as i can exchange with common batteries, like a set of AA's. And regarding video? Its not really my priority for my uses, but stabilisation is definitely nice. And resolution? 640x480 at the least, with manual video settings. Im not sure if this is a far reach or not, but if you know any options ot there, let me know! :)
This was my first own personal camera that wasn't attached to a phone or anything. I love this handycam. So cheap for what it does. The joystick is actually extremely helpful, especially when filming with gloves. Now I shoot on a Canon SL2, but I have so much respect for this camcorder.
I own this. I received it for my 20 year anniversary at my job. This year is my 29 year anniversary, and I have yet to use it. It's still in its original packaging. I recently opened up the box, and didn't realize how small it was. I'm kind of interested in using it now, and that's why I'm watching your RUclips video.
Thanks for sharing and gratz to all the accomplishments. Many of the products companies make get bought and sit. It's sometimes decades later that they are found. Sometimes headed to a collector, sometimes to the landfill. Sometimes, they are opened years later :)
This camera aged like fine wine. I wanted something that can be a backup for when I’m shooting photography. I wanted something that is dumb easy to use and the micro SD was a critically important feature. 1080 is perfect for me as I’m just after creating memories for my friends and I.
Con: Needs a lot of light to avoid grainy footage..
Pros: Very Sturdy and Affordable.
its a good backup camera on the cheap. My cam went down and i bought it used for under a 100 in a pinch just for that day. But it needs excellent lighting.
Especially don't zoom it with low light
Not only does this sound efficient, but its actually perfect for the hobby I plan on using it for
whats ur hob man
@@seaxnzi buying cameras
@@seaxnzi Filming sex tapes maybe?
The chair that you filmed it's more interesting ....I love it.
Been 2 years and i still wonder what that chair thing is. Seems really interesting.
someone else left a comment with the answer, it's for breastfeeding a baby, though I suppose you could also breastfeed a fully grown human if that lever were strong enough
I bought this a few years back for a cruise, but rarely used it after. My battery charged flawlessly with decent life after it's long hibernation. Don't forget about the secret extra battery compartment that's located flush to the visible compartment. It allows me to charge up my spare and bring it along for a day's worth of shooting. ( Well, a good six plus hours for me anyway, lol!)
how's the sound?
@@FLiXHi , the audio is decent considering its stereo capability. There is no jack to add an outboard microphone, but that's okay since its primary use is for leisure activities.
@@newnanbro1 tx for the tips bro.. oh yeah one more thing will you recomend this if you want to stream a facecam for video gaming video? or could help me telling me similar camera's price that could be plug with microphone?
Okay I found what looks like the secret extra battery compartment but I'm stumped on how to open the thing.
My take on this Camera:
- You can record while plugged to a charger or powerbank so you can record a 5 hour footage if you have 128 GB SD card.
- Bad recording for indoors, too noisy but great for outdoors.
- very light to carry so no sore arms.
- very low photo resolution of 9.2 M
- grainy footage but worse in the dark.
- you can transfer files via the attached usb cable
- autofocus is slow to react.
- it has a smile trigger for picture taking
Do you mean that it isn't an appropriate camera for a YT channel ? I need to buy one and I don't have hundreds and hundreds of euros. I mean, dollars.
@@SCharlesDennicon You can use it for a youtube channel.
I'm going on an overseas trip in a couple months and was looking for a cheap but good quality camera to film the trip with my family. Would you recommend?
@@janjoun7406 It's okay for archival purposes unless you want the highest quality image possible. If you will film outdoors you should also buy a powerbank, the battery life is too short for continuous recording., imo.
@@techwizpc4484 I'm not really looking for the utmost, highest quality there is. Just a cheap but decent camera with fairly good quality. How long of filming would you say the battery lasts whilst its been fully charged? Cheers for the advice
So it feels cheap, not all that expensive but records in decent quality? I think you've convinced me to buy one of these and give it a try
Nice. Yeah, its decent overall. You can find these things almost everywhere (Sam's Club/Costco/walmart/bestbuy, amazon, etc.)
@@TRYtoHELPyou I've ordered one from Amazon with it being in the black Friday deals
It's a very good camera
Pros:
-the screen flips for selfie recording
-takes pictures during video recording
-hooks up via hdmi to tv or monitor during recording or for playback
-can be operated via remote cable or via smartphone
-can be used for streaming
hi! your comment is a year ago, but i want to know how to remote or cable or via smartphone
@@arazakandaI've seen someone using a brand name JJC remote with it from Amazon for about 25 dollars
I know plenty about this camera you cannot operate it via smartphone because it doesn't have Wi-Fi or NFC so I don't know what that guy's talking about. You can, however operate it via wired remote control through the multi-port on the right hand side of the camera and it works beautifully and the remote is made by JJC.@@arazakanda
I own one and it's a very good purchase considering the price. Super lightweight camera with a 30 x zoptical zoom and 60x with additional digital zoom.
It's a good camera overall, for sure. The battery is still kicking after all these years.
I've had mine for almost 6 yrs. It's still pretty great
For how long can I be recording? I want this camera for podcasting and I'd like to know about it's battery life.
Please recommend pranks camera for me pls
Alexis Estralez you can record while charging it so that is cool
Hey I was planning on getting one does it have good sound and is it good indoor please respond thanks.
@@izzybee8104 yes it’s great in literally every way. If u take care of it then it will be the best thing you will ever buy
It’s a breastfeeding support chair! That is actually very neat!! The breastfeeding pillows out there would not compare. I always found them annoying. They helped but only so much support was given. I still found myself having to adjust myself every so often. . Came across your video searching for reviews on the camera. Nice work!
Bingo! Yes. It's too specific of a thing to make and supply to hospitals, I feel. Being a male of our species makes it hard to help with that issue (learning how to nurse) unless there has been lots of education before hand. I was reaching for anything I could figure out. That chair was strangely comfortable and was only used two times for it's intended purpose, maybe. Tks for the good words :)
For such an inexpensive camcorder, it's very good. Doesn't seem all that long ago that the top mini cassette camcorder (with not nearly as good image quality as the CX505) would have cost over $1000!
After a week of trying to figure out whether this thing was a POS or a good piece of affordable hardware, you helped me decide to keep it Your footage taken with the CX405 shocked me because I haven't had this result. I'm an "auto settings" type of user, and the footage just looked awful, grainy and noisy. It was the lighting all along; this camcorder needs a LOT of NATURAL light. And using Low Lux doesn't reduce that noise, either. WTF is it even for? LED lighting causes interference, too.
i just bought a complete package for 40 bucks,,a steal,,love it
Where from?
Just picked one up and posted a video using it. I got it for the zoom and I recommend it. Very easy to control the zoom movement.
I too was super surprised at how small and light it is.....almost like a toy. tHanks for the video!
Hi! Great video!
2 doubts:
1) is this camera records about 1 hour with bateria and an extra SDCard?
2) is it possible to user an external wireless microphone to improve the audio quality?
I am planning to use it for record lectures in classroom without computer, and the recording time and audio quality are very important! Thanks....
Thanks for the review. Can it record with the screen closed?
I would spend a little more for something a bit better, but I dont seem to find anything convenient, everything else is way more expensive and there isnt another middle ground one
Great question, no. I do wish it would record with the screen closed to some degree but can't find it as an option. Opening the screen seems to be the on/off button. Tks for the good words!
@@TRYtoHELPyou would you say it's a good camera for your average home videos? I'm looking for a lasting camera to film my 3 month trip with my family, and wanted a cheap but decent option. This is the best camcorder I've come across so far, but I've seen many comments saying indoor recording is noisy, grainy etc? What similiar cameras would you recommend?
This review breezed through at quite a pace! One thing you don't mention that is a serious con is the file format the camera uses needs Sony's application to edit it. Other cameras like the Canon save the file as an MP4 which can be edited by any software. Thanks for uploading.
Is this so? I just purchased this and am trying to make a decision on it... Please bear with me, I'm desperate! lol...
I am able to record and put the SD card into my Mac and see MP4 files... So I don't understand your comment about NOT being able to edit the file... BUT on this note, of "formatting"... I can't seem to get recordings that are not noisy and grainy and "washed out" looking. Is this lighting exclusively? Even low lux setting ON doesn't change the overall quality of the output. Is there a best "format" to choose for the best compression, etc? I'm filming a talking head and hands on a piano, indoor... What would you recommend for this? Thanks for reading this! Joe
This is incorrect. Adobe Premiere Pro supports XAVC-S format so no problem there. It has for quite some time too.
@@augustr6456 Adobe Premier Pro is not included with the camera.
@@tenterdentown2452 i never said it did. You'll need to download/buy editing software with whatever camera you buy, i mean some come with trial versions and blackmagic cameras come with davinci resolve. But i guarantee there is a free to download editing program that supports XAVC-S
An update, I just bought one and it saves as MTS and MP4 files Photos appear in :\DCIM\100MSDCF
MP4 files appear in :\MP_ROOT\100ANV01
MTS appear in :\PRIVATE\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM
This is after taking out the micro SD and looking at it via a card reader.
All editable via Sony Vegas Pro and any other editor I suspect.
its for an external mic you need the adapter for it! 1:53
Are you sure? You can charge through the mini USB, there is no setting for external mic?
Dude, you have to decide what are the pros and what are the cons!
Too much pressure!
6:44 It STILL is!
Sooooooo crazy!
Thanks! Since i am going to make a content channel!
OK I'm going on a trip abroad and was looking for something dedicated to taking video on the trip and this is what you just sold me lol. Good video!
Did you end up buying it? And how well did it work for your trip? I'm in a similiar situation as I'm going on a 3-month overbroad trip and am looking for something cheap but decent to film
It also takes still images
In active stabilization mode this camera has better stabilization than any other camcorder at any price that I've ever seen and it also has better stabilization than just about any DSLR I've ever seen in fact the only thing that rivals the stabilization on this really is a late model GoPro or DJI action camera or DJI pocket. Also that multi-port on the right hand side of the camera will accept a remote control so you can zoom the camera without touching the camera it also allows you to turn the camera on and off with a remote and snap pictures
Thanks-Great video. Purchased HDR-CX-405 this morning. This replaced our Sony DCR-SX40.
Just bought this tonight. Thanks for your review
Glad i could help!
I've just ordered one! I went with the Sony over the Panasonic at same price as this creates highlights vids from all your shooting which seemed like a fun function! Was a very close call with the Panasonic though! 🤔
Sure its leight and feels cheap but the image quality is pro. Thats why I bought it. Nice review thanks. :)
I've been pulling what little hair I have left out over this image quality. I understand and have played with the Manual settings but Auto should be find for my purposes of a talking head and piano hands up close stuff... My test footage of "moderately lit" indoors looked, grainy, ghosty and noisy. Is it that this camcorder needs a LOT of NATURAL light? (It doesn't like LED lighting). And using Low Lux doesn't reduce that noise, either. I either have a defective camcorder or I'm just not understanding something. I'm looking for advice, if you're inclined to give it. Thanks for reading.
@@mediathug came here for the same thing, if you see my latest video (chopping records) it’s very grainy and ghosty, but I’m pretty well lit. Maybe I need to get an actual light though
@@BirdBoss Yeah, exactly my issue... Your lighting could improve, it would be a bit better, but no matter what, the graininess and jitteriness (especially if the cam is in motion) is intolerable. If I figure it out, I'll let you know.
Thank you for your videos...
My 405 started making a high squeal sometimes. Instead of the low hum when maintaining focus it makes a louder squeal like it needs oil.
Any suggestions?
It's annoying on playback.
Thanks for any ideas
how long will the battery last if I record video continuously?
Seems like on purpose you did not mention about tripod attachment if its available under the camera or not👍
Hmm. Yeah, standard tripod screw
Novice birder and photographer thank you for your sony handy cam review
Excellent video camera. Very serious drawback is that it does not work with Linux operating.
I bought this last March..bang for buck! thanks for your video.
Where is PAUSE on this camera? Please reply back on my page, so I can see when you replied. Thank-you
Hi question would this be a good camera to take on a trip to Vlog. I’m going to Japan next summer and I wanted to buy a handycam to blog the experience. I’m still not sure if this would be a good one for it tho. And also can I transfer the footage onto a computer afterwards.
I wonder if Imaging Edge is for the Handycam typically handle it
Welp i had a Sony video camera that I've been using for 3 months now and just brought a Canon 750D DSLR camera last month it's nice it has good auto focus nice pixelations and image stabilization so your photos will not be blurry and nice Shoting and photos seems so Cristal clear but the flaw is it has bad video mode so I'm glad i bought a HD camcorder so i can view it HD it's like a movie but I can't download it to the computer or phone so that's the bad part of it
Sir Between the cx405 and the cx675 which one would you prefer
Great review man 👍👍👍👍
do you have the times for the SD cards.. I have a 64g . How long can I record for.. Just got this camera.. thanks for any info and the video!
Thanks for nice review. Can you suggest to record better video with any external mic system ? Because I have this camera but external voice disturbance is to much again same question how can be solve ?
Thank you for the video
Thanks or helpful review. I am going to buy a better version of this camera, with WI-FI and mini projector built in. I was only looking at it, and it's a little bit heavier (but not too much) than the one from this video and a bit wider bcs of the projector built into the back of camera screen. Anyways, thanks for the review! :D
Does it send out clean HDMI output? Meaning, there's no text or graphics that outputs via HDMI to a monitor ideal for livestreaming?!?!?
how do you transfer the media to computer or iphone?
Wait when you mean it feels cheap is it actually cheap or does it just feel like its cheap
It feels sorta cheap but it’s not really, it will last a long time and is great
What is the setting you have it at to record/upload at the qaulity you are sharing here? I have tried all options and my videos do not look as good with this same camera... Please help!
XAVCS RECORDING FORMAT
Can you have 1080p 60fps out on hdmi for streaming? thanks!!
Decent review but is it better to spend the money on this than use the the video/camera on my phone (galaxy s9+)?
If you plug in HDMI does the screen still work at the same time, or is it only one or the other?
Awesome review. Entertaining and educational. Thanks! I have a Sony AX53 as a primary but I was given a CX405 as a backup. My 53 is in the shop and I'm hoping my footage with the 405 turns out. Of course, I saw a big pod of killer whales yesterday the one time I didn't have my 53. Murphy's law...
Would this be good for a video podcast? Is there a dummy battery for it on the market? BIG QUESTION: Will it over heat?
Hi. So, podcast, sure. Dummy battery?? Like an off brand generic one? I think so. Overheat, likely not. Doesn't get warm from use that I have been able to tell. If you have a decent cellphone, it likely has a good camera to start you off. Keep it simple and fail forward well. Lex Friedman podcast with Mr beast, it happened recently, go watch it for good advice on videos.
You don't need a dummy battery because you can plug the USB straight into a wall wart that it comes with and plug it into the wall. No it will not overheat that's the beauty of a small sensor camcorder
Hello, great video. Question for you, does it give you the option to start a video and record for 3 or 4 minutes or 1 minute or whatever, and then pause? And then restart it and then pause and then restart it and so on? The JVC that I have right now, everytime I closet it completely stops it and when I start it back up it's another video file I just want to see if you can pause it to make one straight video by starting puasing starting puasing
I got this camera and it’s completely worth it
Do it click photos better than iphone or equals to iphone?
Do you know if you can use this camera while connected to a capture card ? Is there Clean HDMI output and will this camera auto turn off or put a screensaver after some time ?
very nice camera, nice review
Im getting one
Good camera. It's one of the better ones out there; classic piece of tech. Good video, new sub!
Robbie Fazle The audio is crap. If you move your hand, it creaks.
I buy this camera before 3 days but today the cam pixel is not showing its blurry or weird kinda balck and white what should i do ..? Is u suggest me anything it "ll b helpful for me thank you ..!!
Your CX350 looks better than the CX405 because it has a bigger sensor. Though the CX405 does look impressive for a budget cam
If you have two options between a5100 and hdr cx405. What do u choose? I know it's very different price. But if i'm gonna making short movie or vlog whitout considering photography, what does it recomended?
Can the fade on the hdr-cx405 be set to use permanently, without going back to the menu to select the fade option each time you record.
Informative video. Thank you for the review!
Does it shoot video well in low light conditions? Like, sunset/dusk/complete darkness?
West Texas Railfan not really it becomes pretty grainy
@@uncleronnie589 ok. Well, just bought one. Hoping it works well. Going to an overnight railfanning event soon, there's lights at the depot, so I hope it gets good footage.
@@westtexasrailfan hey, I know it's been 3 years but just wondering how the quality turned out in the dark? I've been looking for a cheap but good quality camera to film my trip abroad.
@@janjoun7406 night quality overall was alright if you had another source of light, for instance street lights or car headlights. Otherwise it gets pretty grainy and distorted. It’s really not a bad camera for the price though! I had mine up until a few months ago when it died on me. Pretty strong little camera, mine took a beating up til the end!
@@westtexasrailfan thanks for the tips. How long would you say the battery lasted on its own?
is this have a 30 minute recording limit?
Not in the US... Maybe elsewhere.
You sound like Saul Goodman
how is the audio quality on this camera?
The 40x optical zoom & optical stable is real pro
I have 2 you tube channels & this camera is good for on location you tube filming !!!
Which is better for reducing the graininess of slightly less well lit footage? AVCHD or XAVCS?
I would say any higher bitrate... So the XAVCS ... But you likely will see the grain in both codecs because cheap camera.
-TRG- aha ya found me lol
TRY to HELP you It's a shame I can't put it to XAVCS mode then because surprisingly the Sandisk Extreme MicroSD card series is only class 3 (I have the 32GB one in that line), while the Sandisk Ultra MicroSD card series is class 10 (the required class for XAVCS video) (I do not have one of the cards in this line)
panasonic v180 or sony cx405 ?
oh jeez...um.... yes... ha!
@@TRYtoHELPyou maybe who has more bokeh ? Thank you
Does this have a clean hdmi out? As in can I plug this to my TV and get rid of the overlays so it's just the image from the lens?
Yes it does
200 bucks? It's 480bucks in Norway in 2020.
That's cuz you're a Norwegian government just screwing you over with import taxes
I think this is my next camera. Want video camera this about $225. Want 1080 p 30fps. 60x Zoom
Good job
Can it be used for live streaming, meaning does it have clean HDMI out to stream with OBS with a capture card?
It has a clean HDMI output. I am using it with my capture card in XSplit for live streaming. It should work similar with OBS (I guess).
@@Wampe This is what I was looking for. Which set up do you use for xsplit, how is the audio and video quality
@@israelking4934 I used it with the AverMedia LiveGamer HD. The video quality was really good for this camcorder. I did a lot of adjustments in the settings of the cam to get a good solution. And at the end the most important thing is good light. The sound.. i don´t know. Didn´t use the mic. I did cut it off in Xsplit. In general it would be better to use a dedicated mic.
To be honest I don´t use the cam at the moment. So i don´t know if it works with the Elgato Camlink or the Elgato HD60 Pro (I do have now, but with other cams).
But it would wonder me if not.
Important Note: All adjustments have to be done in the camera. You can add LUT Files to get a specific color grading. But in Xsplit (don´t know how it is in OBS) I am not able to do adjustments in Xsplit itself. But it worked fine for me that way.
@@Wampe Thanks. Brother. This is helpful. Be blessed
Guys... got a new born coming and I am very very confused on what to get for dedicated home videos without spending massive dollars. Is this the right choice?
Pro! You can take a picture of it! PRO! PRO!
I'm very new to handycam . So maybe this is a stupid question. But will I be able to take one shot only
Do you mean a still image? If so, yes it also takes still images in photo mode or you can take a still image while recording a video
So the USB port that you use to plug into a power bank... is it also possible for me to plug it into the wall to charge if I want to keep it stationary? I think it is but not sure
It comes with a wall wart that you plug into the wall and a USB extension cable you can plug the USB extension cable into the wall wart so yeah you can plug it into the wall and power it put in a 128 GB card and record for a long long time
Does is come with a SD card?
Thank you great video x
Do you know can it pause mid recording?
I use this for photography but might switch to a Nikon d3500
bought this camera some years ago.
pretty nice camera, but it tends to over expose.
Please recommend pranks camera for me pls reply
Does have clean hdmi for live streaming?
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TES 295 for quite some time now can do 150k+ miles in an allison transmission. I went with the castrol equivalent if i remember correctly. Bought the motorhome with 70ish k miles. didnt know what was in it and didnt care to get it tested. Transmission runs well. And now i have piece of mind. Best forum ever regarding this, btw. ruclips.net/user/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irv2.com%2Fforums%2Ff125%2Fformer-allison-transmission-fluids-engineer-89293-66.html&redir_token=IOlMSH7y-zyAdG5UgMPzxRAOT-B8MTU4Mjg1NDYxNEAxNTgyNzY4MjE0&v=RLRUrtZfpKo&event=video_description
Starting at page one would be good. I think that link goes to page 60 something.
It cost less than 200 usd now in sweden, about 180 dollar.
External mic output by any chance?
Uzbekistonda xozir 200 $ . Savolim shundan iboratki sekinlashtirilgan kadrlar bormi? 🇺🇿
i got this camara for $20 , my plan is to recording my hiking trips =D
$20? Jesus
@@colteng9721 yes
@@ShaHunter1337 Where?
does it auto-focus?
yes.... it seems to work so well that i didn't even think to mention it.. haha.
@@TRYtoHELPyou can I use it to record pranks
Can you turn off all overlays on the HDMI output?
Hi fFrend, **** i thought perhaps you would know.**** i just got a minolta 200nv camcorder, MN200NV -
it take 1080p Full HD IR Night Vision Camcorder it takes a 32 gb sdhc card
i do not know anything about these cameras.
i see on amazon they have elite cards and the ultra like the one you recommend,
Do you know if these would work, i dont know the difference in these diff types of cards, they cay 32 gb sdhc card which makes me think,
they will work for me but not know a things. WELL SO I AM ASKING YOU IF YOU KNOW AND ALSO, SINCE YOU USED A CAMERA LIKE MINE.
HOW MANY HOURS WOULD YOU GE WITH THE 32 gb sdhc card.
i AM HOPING FOR MANY HOURS OF RECORDING, I KNOW YOU ARE NOT AN EXPORT ON THESE
BUT I JUST NEED 32 GBS NOT THE 16 THEY SENT WITH IT SO I CAN RECORD FOR A LEAST 4 HOURS AT A TIME.
i APOLOGIZE FoR Bothering YOU,
AGAIN I KNOW YOU ARE NOT AN EXPORT
, BUT ANY HELP WOULD BE VERY APPRECIATED
ExCUSE MY DYSLEXIC CAPS.
THANK YOU ANGELA IN MONTANA
If recording for long time, Does this make 1 long recording or split into multiple files?
When your copying to pc and u set the camcorder to mass storage the video will split into 10mins files while the mtp is 1 file video
Hey there I have a question, I have been looking for a good camcorder to fit my needs, but I have not been able to find anything that properly suits my needs, I was wondering if you know about any camcorders which do.
I'm looking for a camcorder such as this general model, having the camcorder turn on when the screen is flipped open. I would also prefer having the camera screen rotate towards the front. Regarding audio quality, I do want some decent quality, though I would prefer an input for a custom microphone. Finally, and the most important one, exchangeable batteries, battery life is not my concern as long as i can exchange with common batteries, like a set of AA's. And regarding video? Its not really my priority for my uses, but stabilisation is definitely nice. And resolution? 640x480 at the least, with manual video settings.
Im not sure if this is a far reach or not, but if you know any options ot there, let me know! :)
This is a good camcorder however the canon vixia R800 is a really good way to get a nice touch screen and best quality for its price
Is that invention like a chair with a movable mini table in order to place your laptop upon it?
nope, could be used that way tho. It's a nursing chair... a sort of lame attempt at one.... yeah