Reviews of the Sony Handycam DCR-DVD405
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CNET Review
The Good: Better-than-average video quality; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound recording; decent still photos.
The Bad: No video light; occasional compression artifacts still noticeable; slightly grainy low-light video; LCD too small for touch-screen operation.
The Bottom Line: The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD405 is a solid DVD camcorder, as long as you don't mind fiddling with a touch-screen interface on a too-small display.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 104854 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
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easycamcorders.com
Review Summary: The DVD405 is Sony's direct follow-up to the popular DVD403. Sony did offer a new top model, the DVD505, this year, which uses a CMOS sensor. The DVD405 uses the same 1/3" CCD as last year, but the imaging system seems to have undergone some changes ...
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No Rating
camcorderinfo.com
Review Summary: The DCR-DVD405 is Sony's penultimate DVD camcorder this year, and the follow-up to the enormously popular DVD403. Very little has been added in the way of features since last year, but the price has dropped by a hundred bucks to $900 (MSRP). Sony does ...
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camcorderinfo.com
Review Summary: The DCR-DVD405 is Sony's penultimate DVD camcorder this year, and the follow-up to the enormously popular DVD403. Very little has been added in the way of features since last year, but the price has dropped by a hundred bucks to $900 (MSRP). Sony does ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-DVD405
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Gray
- Digital Zoom 120 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 2.05 megapixels
- Total Pixels 3.3 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type Advanced HAD CCD
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Special Effects Sepia, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Wipe fader, Black fader, White fader, Overlap fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Landscape, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Portrait mode, Sports lesson, Sunset & moon
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash Built-in
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.3 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 2016 x 1512
- Media Type DVD-R (8cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm)
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9
- Focal Length 5.1 mm - 51 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.9
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 5.1 mm
- Max focal length 51 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 30 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 45 - 450 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features 16:9 widescreen mode, Accessories hot shoe, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Progressive shutter system, 5.1 channel surround sound ready, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
- Analog to digital conversion Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Nero Express 6, Sony Picture Package
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Cleaning cloth
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x USB, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Remote control, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick Duo
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1, 1 x A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FP60
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.6 in
- Depth 5.6 in
- Height 3.5 in
- Weight 1.3 lbs
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