Sony DCR-DVD405 Camcorder Review

by James Murray
Published on Mar 30, 2006 11:00 AM

Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto / Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons / Conclusion
Specs/Ratings
 



Specs
Low Price 569.00
CCD Size 1/3
High Definition
CCD Pixel Count Video 3310000
Sensor Type ccd
CCD Pixel Count Still 3310000
CCD Effective Pixels Video 2048000
CCD Effective Pixels Still 3000000
CCD Count 1
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Pixel Count 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 2016x1512
Still Media Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Flash
Memory Included none
Filter Diameter 30.00
Focal Distance Minimum 0.00
Focal Distance Maximum 0.00
fstop Minimum 0.00
fstop Maximum 0.00
Minimum Lux 5.00
Special Night Modes Super NightShot
Optical Zoom 10.00
Digital Zoom 120.00
Firewire
USB
svideo In
svideo Out
Composite In
Composite Out
Microphone In
Microphone Out
Control L
XLR In
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 24
Minimum Shutter Speed 1/4
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 0
Manual White Balance
White Balance Modes Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One-Push
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Accessory Shoe
Hot Acessory Shoe
LCD Size 2.70
LCD Pixels 1230000
Touch Screen
Hybrid LCD
Viewfinder Type Color
Viewfinder Pixels 123000
Camera Body Type Horizontal
Weight 570.00
Width 66.00
Height 90.00
Length 143.00
Included Battery Life 9.70
Replaces DCR-DVD403
Sister Model Up DCR-DVD505
Sister Model Down DCR-DVD305
Webcam
MPEG
Progressive Scan
Recording Format DVD
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 60.00
Ease of Recording Modes Easy mode
Body Color Silver
Video Light
Included Software Picture Package ver. 1.8
Image Stabilization Electronic
35mm Focal Distance Minimum 42.80
35mm Focal Distance Maximum 495.00
Ratings
Video Performance 7.20
Video Resolution 14.20
Front 8.00
Right 7.25
Back 6.50
Left 8.25
Top 7.75
Automatic Control 9.50
Overall Manual Control 3.00
Zoom 8.00
Focus 4.00
Exposure 4.00
Shutter Speed 0.00
White Balance 7.50
Gain 0.00
Other Manual Control 0.00
Ease of Use 9.00
Still Features 8.00
Still Resolution 7.70
Still Performance 7.00
Low Light Performance 5.75
Zoom Ratio 10.00
Wide Angle 8.60
VCR Mode 9.00
LCD Viewfinder 9.25
Audio 4.00
Handling 8.00
Portability 5.00
Battery 9.70
Compression 5.00
Media 5.00
Editing 3.00
Widescreen 16x9 6.00
Scan Rates 24p 0.00
Jacks/Ports/Plugs 5.50
Other Features 4.50
Value 4.50
 



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