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Key Features
- 20.4MP 1/2.3" Exmor R CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ X Image Processor
- 50x Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Lens
- 24-1200mm Equiv. Focal Length
The black Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Digital Camera is a high-zoom camera that offers ease of use akin to a point-and-shot, but with the design and control of a DSLR. It features a 20.4MP 1/2.3" Exmor R CMOS sensor and a BIONZ X Image Processor for notable low light performance, as well as a 50x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T lens with a 100x Clear Image Zoom. A 4.3-215mm focal length with a 35mm equivalent of 24-1200mm allows this lens significant wide-angle and considerable telephoto shooting abilities. It also features a wide 2.8 aperture, which is especially useful in low-light as it allows for brighter images.
A 3" Xtra Fine 921k-dot tilting LCD monitor as well as an electronic eye-level viewfinder allow you to view and compose high-quality images. Capture full HD 1080p AVCHD video at 60p and 24p and use the optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization to compensate for camera shake in order to provide clearer images. This is especially useful in low light and when using the longer focal lengths. For sports photography and during motion-filled photo capturing moments, the HX400V features 10 frames per second continuous shooting at the full 20.4MP resolution, which ensures sharp, clear images that are less likely to be missed.
A 3" Xtra Fine 921k-dot tilting LCD monitor as well as an electronic eye-level viewfinder allow you to view and compose high-quality images. Capture full HD 1080p AVCHD video at 60p and 24p and use the optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization to compensate for camera shake in order to provide clearer images. This is especially useful in low light and when using the longer focal lengths. For sports photography and during motion-filled photo capturing moments, the HX400V features 10 frames per second continuous shooting at the full 20.4MP resolution, which ensures sharp, clear images that are less likely to be missed.
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what brand of flash unit can you use?
Any brand of flash that is compatible with Sony Multi Interface Hot Shoe
Date published: 2018-08-25
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Also - in the accessories link to this camera, it suggests that filters are available, but someone asked about filters, and the answer was that there is no thread on the lens for a filter???
This camera does have a filter thread and it is 55mm.
Date published: 2020-02-04
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Wireless flash mode cannot be set through every shooting mode, Manual or Program
The camera can be set to, Program Shift (P), Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Priority (S), Manual (M) and work in wireless flash.
Date published: 2018-08-25
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I know the ring around the shutter button controls Tele feature, do the buttons behind also control zoom, and are they active in video mode?
If you set the ring to zoom, you can control zoom with it, you can also use the zoom button by the shutter button, and you can also use a remote - such as:
Sony Compact Remote Control Tripod
BH #SOVCTVPR1 MFR #VCTVPR1
or Sony GP-VPT1 Shooting Grip with Mini Tripod
BH #SOGPVPT1 MFR #GPVPT1
Date published: 2021-11-24
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Can this camera zoom while geting vedio?
Yes, you can zoom during video, and it continuously autofocuses, as virtually all cameras these days.
The zoom speed is normal, but if you want even slower, you can use Sony's tripod (BH #SOVCTVPR1 MFR #VCTVPR1) with remote handle; the slow zoom setting on that will make the zoom even slower - which may be slightly more professional -- a speed I believe you can only achieve with a remote handle, and not the built in zoom dial by the shutter button.
You may possibly also be able to go quicker as well with that handle -- with slow-zoom option turned off. (And of course, if you are doing video a but more seriously than just a few clips around the house, you certainly need a tripod. You can also use a tripod as a monopod by putting the legs together.
Sony also has a handheld mini tripod (BH #SOGPVPT1 MFR #GPVPT1) but I don't think it has the special slow-zoom setting.)
Date published: 2021-11-24
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I am wondering about filters for the protection of lens on camera . Can it have lens filters and what size does it take ? I always use filters to protect .Karen
I do not believe this answer to be correct! 55mm filter may be used!
Date published: 2018-08-25
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How much internal memory does the HX400V possess for installation of apps?
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Date published: 2021-11-24
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Is a slight barrel wobble normal in the Sony Cybershot DSC HX 400v when camera is powered on and zoom not extended to maximum?
Yes, a slight wobble in the lens is common and will not affect your image quality.
Date published: 2018-08-25