Can I use aftermarket batteries? E.g. Duracell do them less than half the price of a Sony..... thanks

I use a non-Sony branded battery in my CX450, it has 5700mAh capacity, more than five times the capacity of the standard battery (NP-FV50 at 980mHa). It's good for around 10hours of heavy use and probably more hours if you are careful with your settings. The brand of the battery I use is DSTE and the model number, which is made by a few companies, is NP-FV100. Does add a little weight but it's negligible. Makes the camera feel more sturdy at least.A note on batteries - brands are good but as long as you find something semi legit with a good mAh rating it will do the job. Do avoid Ultrafire LiPo's for powering anything though, as they occasionally live up to their name.Sources: I used this battery (NP-FV100) daily for two weeks in India and Nepal with little access to charging and only topped it up the once - although I probably didn't have to considering the capacity I've gotten from it since.

Is this any good for low budget film making. Can I attach a rode microphone to it?

For the money I have found the camera to be excellent value. I connect external audio to it via a line feed from a mixing desk. The external input is a minijack so you would need a converter cable to attach the Rode which will have a balanced XLR output.

Hi can we attach an external microphone to this camcorder?

"in theory yes, there is a mini jack input above headphone socket on panel revealed when screen is flipped open. this is labelled 'plug-in-power' so suggest you research the correct microphone" hope this helps

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🎬 Capture Life’s Epic Moments in Stunning Detail

COMPACT POWERHOUSE - Lightweight and portable at just 195 grams, this camcorder fits seamlessly into your busy lifestyle without compromising on pro-level features.
LIGHTNING FAST FOCUS - Never miss a beat with Fast Intelligent AF that locks focus instantly, keeping your subjects sharp and clear in every frame.
ROCK SOLID STABILITY - Say goodbye to shaky footage with Optical SteadyShot’s 5-axis Intelligent Active mode—perfect for smooth, cinematic video on the move.
ZOOM INTO EVERY MOMENT - Capture stunning details with a powerful 30x optical zoom and 26.8mm wide-angle ZEISS lens for expansive, professional-quality shots.
IMMERSIVE SURROUND SOUND - Elevate your videos with a built-in 5.1 channel microphone delivering rich, high-fidelity audio that puts viewers right in the scene.

The Sony HDR-CX450 is a compact HD camcorder featuring a 30x optical zoom ZEISS lens, advanced 5-axis Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, and a 5.1 channel microphone for immersive surround sound. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike, it offers fast autofocus and high-quality XAVC S recording in a lightweight, portable body.

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ASIN	B01B8ABNR4
Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Best Sellers Rank	34,169 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 96 in Camcorders
Brand	Sony
Colour	Black
Customer Reviews	4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (17)
Date First Available	29 Jan. 2016
Focus type	Auto Focus
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown
Has image stabilisation	Yes
Included components	Camcorder body, 1 lithium-ion battery, USB cable, User manual
Item model number	HDR-CX450
Max Focal Length	26.8 Millimeters
Min Focal Length	26.8 Millimeters
Package Dimensions L x W x H	22.4 x 15.4 x 10.4 centimetres
Package Weight	0.48 Kilograms
Part number	HDR-CX450
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Zoom Type	Optical

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