Is the SONY DSC-HX400V good for filming birds? | 50x OPTICAL ZOOM TEST - CAMERA REVIEW - BIRDING

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This is me testing and reviewing Sony's DSC-HX400V camera. It's a great camera for birding but does have a few drawbacks. Enjoy!
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Camera • SONY DSC-HX400V (with tripod)
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  • @guillaumethomasdoerig
    @guillaumethomasdoerig2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! If you enjoy what I do, please like, comment and subscribe! 🐦 Buy me a coffee - ​www.buymeacoffee.com/guillaumedoerig Watch "BIRDING TODAY EP. 3 | Urban Birding in Melbourne" - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hIGlm5iqdpWvl5c.html

  • @Nomadicrv
    @Nomadicrv4 жыл бұрын

    Nice job mate. Just bought one. Have it's great grand son DCS-HX1 and liked it, so decided to upgrade. Keep up the good work. Subscribed.

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It's a great camera, let me know how you get on with it! Like I mention in the video though, I like to work with a tripod, so don't really need the image stabiliser. Still haven't found out how to deactivate it. Take care and thanks for the sub!

  • @carlreader8939
    @carlreader89394 жыл бұрын

    Good job. I subscribed and hope to see more birds from your part of the world. All the best. Carl

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Carl!

  • @rohitmane3738
    @rohitmane37383 жыл бұрын

    Yo thats how to do a review !! Thats the best i have seen yet clean and clear to the point. Keep it up.

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, Rohit!

  • @ptph37

    @ptph37

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes a good straight forward review and to the point, very well done.

  • @heyhuguette4027
    @heyhuguette40274 жыл бұрын

    Great video Guillaume!

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! Glad you think so! ;)

  • @ajinkyatalks4454
    @ajinkyatalks44543 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff mate...am thinking to buy this for wildlife

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I would definitely recommend it, the zoom is amazing and the image stabilizing technology performs well. One thing I've really appreciated is the direct USB connection-- no need to hassle with taking the SD card in and out every time you want to transfer the photos and videos to your computer. Take care and thanks for the comment!

  • @papa.alfredo
    @papa.alfredo4 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for your great review. I just bought one here in Germany today for only 160 Euro, almost new! Lets see how it will behave!

  • @sdoe3834
    @sdoe38344 жыл бұрын

    Zoom impressionnant, super vidéo!

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    4 жыл бұрын

    Merci Sarah! En effet, c'est une caméra super utile pour filmer les oiseaux!

  • @shreyamkar2004
    @shreyamkar20043 жыл бұрын

    I find this camera really nice for bird photography. It got DMF, which is Direct Manual Focus, and in that mode, you can use both auto and manual focus, without having to shift from one another.

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! It's really served me well until now. The zoom is exceptional! Thanks for commenting. :)

  • @shreyamkar2004

    @shreyamkar2004

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@guillaumethomasdoerig no problem

  • @richardpena7153
    @richardpena71533 жыл бұрын

    I love the Sony Cybershot cameras. I bought my first one in the early 2000s. I don’t remember the model name, but it has just over 10 mega pixels. I have the HX400v now, and it’s even better. The zoom is amazing, and I’ve had plenty of zoom shots that are stunning, without having a tripod with me. I generally keep it on manual mode, and have found it to be an amazing camera for many reasons. I love this camera.

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting! Yes, a great camera indeed. All the best!

  • @MalefayHaile-sv3sg
    @MalefayHaile-sv3sg4 ай бұрын

    wow thank you very much I learned a lot of things

  • @reubsr4684
    @reubsr46843 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad this guy exists

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Pleasure to be of help!

  • @reubsr4684

    @reubsr4684

    3 жыл бұрын

    Guillaume Doerig keep up the classy work 🙌

  • @jmcc7886
    @jmcc78863 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel, excellent video, thank you!

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words, Jennifer! Happy the video was useful!

  • @andreasgaliatsatos
    @andreasgaliatsatos3 жыл бұрын

    Great work Guillaume! Your videos are exactly what youtube is all about.Thank you! I have a question. Are the birds you show us in this video at 50x optical zoom or digital zoom?

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Andreas! Glad you enjoy my content! The birds I am showing here are at the maximum zoom, so adding the optical 50x zoom plus a bit more digital. I'm not sure what the full zoom adds up to be-- but the birds you see are shot with the maximum zoom the camera is capable of. Cheers!!!

  • @Dimashonelove
    @Dimashonelove4 күн бұрын

    Привет 👋🏻 ты все еще используешь? 1) можно ли подключить павер банк и продолжать снимать? 2)На сколько часов видео 1080р хватит аккумулятора? 3) Какого качества фотографии - стоп-кадр из видео? Сколько мегабайт весит скриншот? 4) для съемки видео при зум х20 на концертах - в темноте и в движении - без штатива смогу снимать 2-3 часа? 5) максимальная 1 видеосъемка сколько минут? Может, посоветуешь что-то другое для моих нужд? Заранее благодарю, друг ☺️

  • @ItsMeGems
    @ItsMeGems3 жыл бұрын

    hi bro, can you help me how to blurry background using DSC Hx400V using manual mode.

  • @pattaya69
    @pattaya693 жыл бұрын

    Hello, l would like to buy this sony but l would like to know if we can mount it on a gumball stabilizer ( zhiyun, dji ) and which ? Thank you for your answer.

  • @lc1production547
    @lc1production5473 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing video👍

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for visiting!

  • @jinsvj2387
    @jinsvj23873 жыл бұрын

    I recently bought this camera. Mainly to click birds and other animals. Initial photos are not so good.. I guess it will take time to learn. Hope I can make best use of it. Keep uploading more😍

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment! For my part, I mainly bought this camera for its video recording capabilities paired with the great zoom. I almost never use it as just a 'photo camera', if that makes sense. Let me know how you go with the photos! Cheers!

  • @TheFatPriest

    @TheFatPriest

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@guillaumethomasdoerig What do you use for photos?

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheFatPriest I still use this camera for photos occasionally, if I find a rare bird! But only after I've filmed it. To 'get' a photo, I usually just extract a frame from the video...

  • @andromedafinn7366
    @andromedafinn73663 жыл бұрын

    So amazing 😍😍😍 omg.

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @eustachejeffry5888
    @eustachejeffry58883 жыл бұрын

    If my caméra Sony Hx400v have the numérique bruit how can i fixe it please?

  • @justincrediblelife
    @justincrediblelife Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man appreciate it, seen one of these second hand online and I reckon I might snap it up. I do cycle trips and want to capture more of the nature, birds, lizards, snakes, kangaroos, butterflies etc. Anyway thanks for your video, very informative and has helped with my purchase decision. Have a look at my channel for some adventure vids mostly in Aus. Cheers.

  • @VJ_COMEDY
    @VJ_COMEDY2 ай бұрын

    Is it possible to change lens on this type of a camera?

  • @maulhobby3257
    @maulhobby32573 жыл бұрын

    Hello, I want to shoot a bird, which device would you recommend?

  • @shashinkan99
    @shashinkan993 жыл бұрын

    cool i subscribed where is that place to make bird photography

  • @marcosdalmolin357
    @marcosdalmolin3573 жыл бұрын

    Muchas gracias

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    De nada amigo!

  • @jaym6945
    @jaym69454 ай бұрын

    Does it still work? Or image stabilisation error?

  • @hillsongbest3818
    @hillsongbest38183 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video .my friend recommended this camera for me too but I haven't bought it yet as I wanna know which year this camera came out . May I ask when this camera came out ?

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting! I think this model came out in 2014. :)

  • @yicao4039
    @yicao40397 ай бұрын

    Does the camera has any drawbacks or anything you don’t like? I have the same camera but I only use it when I don’t use my huge cameras and lens. I don’t shoot birds with it, because I think the camera can’t create blurry background.

  • @baddestmofo3724
    @baddestmofo37243 жыл бұрын

    best cheap bridge camera ive ever owned...nice review buddy :)

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a ton!

  • @panbrood
    @panbrood3 жыл бұрын

    This camera has an internetwide rep for breaking down after 2.5-4 years.

  • @Montie1960

    @Montie1960

    6 ай бұрын

    Just bought an 18 month old one which has been used twice - what camera would you recommend instead? For me gps and a 50+ x zoom important. Thanks Andrew

  • @yathupravin1617
    @yathupravin16173 жыл бұрын

    Hi bro this camera hasn't raw image settings

  • @alvaro.valdes
    @alvaro.valdes Жыл бұрын

    Buen video, muchas gracias, en qué país tomaste esas fotos?

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    Жыл бұрын

    Muchas gracias! En Chile!

  • @rallyburnz2simracing416
    @rallyburnz2simracing4162 жыл бұрын

    How long does your battery last,when filming????I have bought a Sony hx400v but haven't used in the field yet.any tips most wellcome,great video thankyou

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for you kind comment! The battery life is okay, could be better. It will last a day out in the field if you aren't continuously using it

  • @luisantonioerazo4272
    @luisantonioerazo42723 жыл бұрын

    G'mate nice video, I also saw that u used a Colombian t shirt? That's right?

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yep, I am wearing a Colombia T-shirt, although this was filmed in Chile! :)

  • @Boveyphil
    @Boveyphil2 жыл бұрын

    Great video - thanks. Having spent several hours trying I still haven't managed to download videos from my camera to my PC (windows 10). I have downloaded the software which is supposed to enable it but still no luck!

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there! Thank for watching! The simplest way to import photos and videos from this camera is to take out the SD card from the camera and slot it into your PC. Your PC should immediately recognise the SD card and you'll be able to copy the files onto your PC. Hope this helps! Cheers! -G

  • @Boveyphil

    @Boveyphil

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@guillaumethomasdoerig That as the first thing I did. Then I tried connecting it directly. It does my photos but doesn't recognise the movies!

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Boveyphil Try going into the folder called PRIVATE, then AVCHD, then BDMV. Finally, go into the folder called STREAM. Maybe the movies are there!

  • @Boveyphil

    @Boveyphil

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@guillaumethomasdoerig Thanks for the response - I have tried that as well but no joy. I'm going to check with the shop where I purchased it.

  • @Boveyphil

    @Boveyphil

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just found some of them in ROOT - but not all!

  • @lauriebrubaker3142
    @lauriebrubaker31422 жыл бұрын

    I have this camera and cannot find a pause button when using the video mode. Is there a pause button on this camera ?

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Laurie! I don't think there is a pause button for recording video, I think you just use the red REC button to stop and start recording...

  • @normafriedrich8787
    @normafriedrich87873 жыл бұрын

    I photograph birds but find it to be slow before allowing another shot. The continuous shooting is not what I want. Is there a setting to allow faster shooting or processing of shots?

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Norma! I agree, this is NOT the best camera for photographing birds. I've also tried out the continuous shooting, and it's really slow and not nearly responsive enough (it takes ages to "process" all the photos you've just shot in that mode, meaning you have to wait a fair few seconds before you can actually use the camera again for that). As far as I know there isn't any way to rectify this. For a similar camera with good continuous shooting, the CANON Powershot models are quite good, I think. But for filming, which is what I'm most into, this one here is excellent.

  • @normafriedrich8787

    @normafriedrich8787

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@guillaumethomasdoerig Thanks I was afraid of that.

  • @carlosbarrios6511
    @carlosbarrios65112 жыл бұрын

    Es genial

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gracias Carlos! Saludos 🙌

  • @JitskeTrijntje
    @JitskeTrijntje3 жыл бұрын

    Did'nt you have a lot of trouble/annoy with not being able to shut off the Stabilisation? I intend to record/film birds in wetland area... just bought the camara 2nd hand, for study, was not enough aware of this ... given aspect.

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jitske! Yeah, for sure. I couldn't figure out how to completely turn off the stabilisation, I'm not sure you even can. I mostly work with a tripod so I don't usually need any stabilisation... Thanks for commenting!

  • @JitskeTrijntje

    @JitskeTrijntje

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@guillaumethomasdoerig You cannot shut it off: see the option, there are 3: Intelligent Active Stab., Active Stab. and Standard. The latter seems to be most minor stab. A guy made a testfilm with max zoom, tripod, and held for some time it there: some shaking was visible. Many people complain about it, I must see what will happen in my situation: wet-lands/birds. Sorry, could not find the movie back, saw too many :). May be it'll be a flaw....

  • @adawi14
    @adawi144 жыл бұрын

    Good effort bro , but it is old superzoom cam. It was launched 6 years ago. Why not u try canon sx60 or Nikon B700

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip! I didn't think the DSC-HX400V was that old. I'll check out those other ones you mentioned! :)

  • @trigohotgaming9719
    @trigohotgaming97192 жыл бұрын

    Its urgent I'm about to buy one... Which one would you prefer? sony cybershot dsc-hx400 or canon powershot sx-430is hope you gonna reply this

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there! I have tried and tested the Sony DSC-HX400V and I am very happy with it. I have not tried the SX-430is, so can't speak to that model. Hope that helps ☺️

  • @trendscoutplus4584
    @trendscoutplus45843 жыл бұрын

    *How far downward in degrees approximately does the screen flip ?* ...... It looked to be about 30-45. ......How far off is my guess....

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    The screen flips at a full right angle when you're looking down on it (for when the camera is near ground level or generally just directly below you), so 90º that way. It's a bit less the other way round, say when you hold the camera up with your arm and you want the screen to flip down towards you. It's not quite as much that way, say maybe 50º. But I generally use it way more looking down on it for filming from near-ground-level. Thanks for commenting and hope that helps!

  • @trendscoutplus4584

    @trendscoutplus4584

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@guillaumethomasdoerig *thank you* and do you know if you can *record while hdmi-output ?* I was looking into the Panasonic FZ80 with similar zoom but doesn't record while hdmi-out. The Panasonic FZ1000 has a fully articulating screen like newer GH4 GH5 or Sony's own A7SIII DSLR's but only has a 16X zoom, less than a 1/3 of this. So I am on the fence, because the FZ1000 does have a full 1" sensor and does 4K up to 120fps, and 100mbs bitrates, but of course those have length limits and restrictions, and I think that's to safeguard against overheating and toxicly ultra-rapid battery consumption. Overall, without it being a beauty contest, I'm still impressed by this particular model the most, apples to apples, feature for feature, penny for penny. I've seen a few of these on ebay for as low as $270 ( _pre-owned_ ). If I can HDMI-out while recording it would be best, however if not wouldn't be a dealbreaker if I can WIFI out to a tablet without significant latency lag or annoying buggy quirks. I could live with that. Concluding, Repeating my original follow-up question :: do you know if you can *record while hdmi-output ?* thanks for ur prompt reply so far, *very much*

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@trendscoutplus4584 That's a subject I'm less familiar with, maybe someone reading this can help me out in responding to you. Although after a quick search online I'm pretty sure it should be possible. Check here : www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/sony-hx400v/sony-hx400vA.HTM , it says towards the bottom that "The HDMI output is capable of outputting 4K still images on compatible displays." Not sure about actually recording + HDMI-output though. But like you say, this camera is quite affordable and is perfect for my needs as a birder and videographer. Cheers!

  • @killpop8255
    @killpop8255 Жыл бұрын

    Noticed you have some considerable judder at near full zoom. Is that the camera or yourself even though the camera is on a tripod?

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Yeah, that's mostly me I'd say. The zoom is so powerful that any small movement or handling will result in the image juddering if it's at max zoom

  • @roslynbrewster3330
    @roslynbrewster33302 жыл бұрын

    very helpful video, can I ask if it is compatible with an apple phone?

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Roslyn, glad you found the video helpful! About your question, I'm not sure what you mean - are you referring to it being able to link up with a cable to an iPhone?

  • @roslynbrewster3330

    @roslynbrewster3330

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@guillaumethomasdoerig sorry I meant are you able to easily download the photos onto an iPhone ? I’ve read mixed messages about whether it’s possible with apple products. It’s more aimed at android. Thanks…

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@roslynbrewster3330 thanks for clarifying! I can't think of a reason why it wouldn't work with Apple products. You can take the SIM card out of the camera and slot it into your Mac's SIM card reader. From there, you can download the files straight onto your Mac - and then upload them from Mac to iPhone in the cloud... Hope that helps!

  • @rallyburnz2simracing416
    @rallyburnz2simracing4162 жыл бұрын

    How many years have you owned your 📷 camera,I've only had mine one week

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have owned my DSC-HX400V since about July 2020, about a year and a half :)

  • @bouchraaitbraim2842
    @bouchraaitbraim28423 жыл бұрын

    The name of your trepod please ?

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Sorry to be unhelpful, but I don't actually know the name or brand of the tripod I'm currently using.

  • @panmaew
    @panmaew3 жыл бұрын

    A short answer to your title: Yes. Got a couple of bird and wildlife videos on my KZread channel too.

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the visit!

  • @brunosousa1977
    @brunosousa19773 жыл бұрын

    I just need some filters. To shot the moon better

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've never tried filming the moon with this camera... great idea!

  • @mkg1037
    @mkg1037 Жыл бұрын

    Can i make a pre wedding shoot by using it ?

  • @najeelas
    @najeelas3 жыл бұрын

    Sony focusing fast !

  • @yogasandeepathreya9912
    @yogasandeepathreya99123 жыл бұрын

    Can you give free aur exchange Sony DSC h300 camera

  • @jasoncampbell6222
    @jasoncampbell62222 жыл бұрын

    Birder or Twitcher?

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would say birder...!

  • @IndranilBiswas-TravelVlogs
    @IndranilBiswas-TravelVlogs2 жыл бұрын

    Is this camera good for clicking photos of snow mountains or hills??

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I would say so!

  • @Active-Vision

    @Active-Vision

    Жыл бұрын

    the mode wheel has option for SCN scenario select where you can find snow scenario, could be something to try out

  • @ZAHIDALI-zw8kr
    @ZAHIDALI-zw8kr3 жыл бұрын

    This cemra public place interview dacomintrey best no

  • @kevinwasserfall2038
    @kevinwasserfall20382 жыл бұрын

    Do you still use your Sony 400v today

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I do indeed! I've had it almost two years now and still works fine. Sometimes it has trouble reading or recognising my SD card though - but not sure if that's because of a faulty SD card... Thanks for watching!

  • @kevinwasserfall2038

    @kevinwasserfall2038

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@guillaumethomasdoerig what is your next super zoom camera? I thought of buying a Panasonic Lumix DMC fz80 but i am not sure because some people said this Sony dsc hx400v is better than fz80.

  • @lesnytropiciel

    @lesnytropiciel

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@guillaumethomasdoerig hi. Can i use 128gb extreme pro sdxc card? Thanks for help 👍

  • @Zylop6
    @Zylop63 жыл бұрын

    rip privacy

  • @the_original_skytiger
    @the_original_skytiger3 жыл бұрын

    lol So much bad and incorrect information on here. You need manual focus for birds? BS.

  • @guillaumethomasdoerig

    @guillaumethomasdoerig

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes! :)

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