Optical SteadyShot with Intelligent Active modeAdvanced image stabilization prevents blurring even when recording circumstances or the user's hands are unstable. |
Wide angle lens up to 26.8mmIn both stills and videos, the class-leading wide-angle lens can help you capture more landscapes and indoor scenes when you don't have room to zoom out. Even without a wide-angle conversion lens, certain camcorders record as wide as 26.8 mm (16:9 width/height ratio) in video mode. |
Exceptional image qualityThe high-speed XAVC S format is designed for videographers ready to take their work to the next level. The incredible quality produced by the XAVC S format is because it is built on the XAVC format used by professional broadcasters and filmmakers, coupled with intelligent data compression to export manageable file sizes. |
Highlight Movie MakerHighlight Movie Maker is a versatile tool to speed up video editing as it offers several time-saving features. Add highlight markers to key moments when recording and let the software automatically sync transitions to the soundtrack of your choice. |
Motion Shot VideoMotion Shot Video plays a sequence of overlapping images that trace the recorded action in fraction-of-a-second intervals for you to analyze in greater detail. During playback, you can set the interval or pause to capture and share a still image. |
Integrated USB cableThe built-in USB cable stored in the hand strap is convenient for quick charging and connecting to a PC, so there's no need to carry a bulky USB cable or extra AC adapter. To charge without a PC, use a compact USB AC adapter (optional). |
Sensor CMOS Exmor RThis large, cutting-edge sensor improves image clarity, reduces noise in dark environments and enables smooth background blurring. |
BIONZ X Image ProcessorThe advanced BIONZ X image processing engine helps achieve more realistic and vivid image quality as well as faster processing capabilities. |
Spring ZEISSSony and Carl Zeiss share the same commitment to combining performance and design and have collaborated on the development of the Sony Handycam models: lenses that combine the best possible optics with top-quality sensor technology and electronics. |
Keep your best memories alive so everyone can enjoy them with the integrity and simplicity of the Handycam CX405. The Optical SteadyShot system with intelligent Active mode prevents photo blur by compensating for camera shake and blur. AVCHD and XAVC S formats ensure vibrant, true-to-life recordings. Extremely compact and ready to go.