For $229 US or $308 AUD, you can buy a brand new Sony video camera.
Tonight’s video asks if you should?

This video is a casual review of the Sony Handycam HDR-CX405.
A full HD video camera with some great tricks up it's sleeve.

In 2022 smartphone video is so good you might wonder why the average person would even consider a traditional video camera, let alone an entry level one. However if you go onto Sony's website (in most countries) you’ll see the HDR-CX405 available brand new for $230 USD / $308 AUD.

In tonight’s video we explore it's features and reflect on the quality of the camera through several short films. Each film focuses on a camera feature with the intention of measuring it's performance in a real world scenario. In addition to this, almost all of the video has been filmed with the Handycam itself. So the entire video is really a camera test.

- Timestamps -

0:00 Intro
2:37 Design, Ports and Feel
7:56 Overall Video Quality
11:38 Low Light Performance
15:15 Mic Test
21:40 Zoom Test
28:00 Handheld Video Test
41:11 Conclusion
44:36 Music Credits and GHG Mailbox

- The two amazing buskers -

@rafathepianist
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https://www.instagram.com/rafathepian...

@rudyb.official
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/rudyb.offic...
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/65FzC...

- Music -

New Day - by Jonny Easton
Link:    • New Day - Happy Orchestral Music - Ro...  
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Link:    / jonnyeaston  

Forever Sunrise - by Jonny Easton
Link:    • Forever Sunrise - Soft Inspirational ...  
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Link:    / jonnyeaston  

Windows 95 Startup Sound (Slowed 4000%)
Original by Brian Eno -
Slowed version uploaded by YT user “OverThink”
   • Windows 95 Startup Sound (Slowed 4000%)  

AWAKEN
by ElectroMagneticPulse
   • AWAKEN  
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   / @_electro_magnetic_pulse_  

Toad’s Turnpike - Mariokart 64 Music Extended
Composed by Kenta Negata,
Produced for Mariokart 64 by Nintendo
   • Toad's Turnpike - Mario Kart 64 Music...  

- Summary of short films and the feature tested -

Movie 1: Design
This film takes a casual, relaxed look at the camera’s design, buttons, display and ergonomics.
Features:
camera design, I/O, clean HDMI output demo, reference to camera ability for church live streaming w ATEM , SD / M2 slots, X type battery, Built-in USB cable, LCD Display

Movie 2: Video Quality
The video quality test aims to illustrate the camera’s high bit rate ( XAVCS 50MB/s ) recording mode.
Features:
Video quality, Triluminos colour, 50MB/s High Bit Rate recording, Zeiss lens, BIONZ X image processor

Movie 3: Low Light Test
This film throws the camera into the deep end to test it’s low-light ability in an extremely dimly lit underground bar in Sydney.
Features:
Exmor R CMOS Sensor.

Movie 4: Mic Test
The stereo in-built microphones are tested in this film with the help of two talented musicians, Rafa and Rudy.
Features:
Microphones, Stereo Seperation, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator

Movie 5: Zoom Test
To test the 25x optical zoom, the handycam is taken to the observation deck of Sydney Tower, the tallest structure in Sydney.
Features:
25x Optical Zoom

Movie 6: Handheld Test
The image stabilisation and autofocus is tested in this casual, relaxed film where two friends set up a CRT.
Features:
Optical SteadyShot, Steady Shot, Auto-Focus, AF, Stabilisation

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DISCLAIMER
This video is NOT paid for by Sony or endorsed by them in anyway. I have purchased this camera with my own money with the intention to review it objectively. The thoughts and opinions shared in this video are my own and are not reflective of any company or third party.

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