Other features include Super NightShot Infrared System to help record in low light situations. See the bigger picture with the 2.7 inch wide SwivelScreen LCD display with touch panel capabilities. Best of all, you capture digital videos directly to DVD for the ultimate in recording convenience.

More DCR DVD405 features

3.3 megapixel (gross) Advanced HAD CCD imager
1/3 inch Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 2048K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. The megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still (3048K) photography performance.

DVD format video recording
The DVD recording format delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of the DVDs couldn't be simpler. After finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the disc can play back in most DVD Players, computers and even PlayStation 2 video game consoles.

10x optical/120x digital zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Progressive shutter system
A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.

Professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi layer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true to life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T* coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare.

Super SteadyShot picture stabilization system
An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems.

2.7 inch wide touch panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K pixels)
The 2.7 inch wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.

Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording
The DCR DVD405 will record in Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound with a built in microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel surround sound you can now experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions. Enjoy you personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording.

On screen zoom and record buttons
For addition control of the camcorder, the DCR DVD405 features zoom and record buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.

USB 2.0 interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your DVD Handycam camcorder to the computer for fast transfer of video and still images to your computer for editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external DVD burner, convenient for making copies of your DVDs or burning edited movies.

One touch wide angle shooting
Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a button.

Picture Package software
Easily organize still images/video content, and turn them into stunning music videos using the supplied software.

DVD R/RW and +RW Compatible
The DCR DVD405 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats allowing the easy of use and simplicity found in DVD Media. With DVD+RW media there is not a need to finalize the disc (minimum recording required). Simply remove the disc and insert the media into a compatible DVD player.

Active interface shoe
Provides a location directly on the camcorder to which to add optional accessories while providing power and two way communication to those accessories.

Super NightShot Infrared System
With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away using the built in infrared system.

Program AE (Auto Exposure) modes
Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach and Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports Lesson, and Sunset and Moon.

Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in camera and playback modes: Monotone, Mosaic, Pastel, and Sepia.

Fader effects
Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black, Overlap, White and Wipe.

InfoLithium battery with AccuPower meter system
Charge the battery at anytime because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening memory effect. Sony's exclusive AccuPower meter displays the approximate battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Digital still memory mode with Memory Stick Duo Media
Capture still images up to 2016 x 1512 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices.

Battery information
At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. The display will show how much the battery is charged (approximately), in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

Easy Handycam button
Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are locked out, leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.

Manual focus
Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.