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With your camera's battery well charged, perform the following steps in sequence:
- Insert a memory card into the card slot;
- Turn the camera ON and take a picture;
- Turn the camera OFF;
- Press and hold simultaneously the DISPLAY, AF/AE LOCK, and RIGHT CURSOR buttons, while turning the camera ON;
- Now, press and hold the AF/AE LOCK button together with the MENU/SET and LEFT CURSOR buttons;
- Repeat the last step, that is press and hold the AF/AE LOCK button while pressing the MENU/SET and LEFT CURSOR buttons. A two-page operation history display will appear;
- Press DISPLAY to toggle between the two information menus;
- Write down the number next to PWRCNT. This is how many times the camera has been powered up;
- Write down the number next to SHTCNT. This is the shutter activation count;
- Write down the number next to STBCNT. This is the number of times the flash has fired;
- Switch the camera off to revert back to normal operating mode.
This way you can tell about the usage of the camera. Panasonic doesn't say the expected shutter life, but you probably can consider around 100,000 shutter actuation as guideline. this is a MTBF number, so you can have a camera that will last a million photos or you can have a camera that will last 2000 photos.
Look for any body damage, look for any unusual sign.
look for what comes with the camera vs what is supposed to come. You can find it new, camera, 14-42 lens, with a brand new battery, brand new strap and brand new warranty for less than 500 usd
Take a few pictures, look if it come out sharp.
See if the flipping display have any play.
The price of the camera brand new has come down quite a bit (from 750 to 500), if you watch for these details and can deal with a shorter warranty it is a very good camera.
Happy shooting.
I'd recommend buying a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8. It's a prime lens which means you can't zoom with it, but it's good in low light and you can start experimenting with bokeh (blur in the background of your images). It's a great beginner lens and pretty inexpensive. You can get it on Amazon for $125.
I have the Canon T7 Rebel. 24 megapixels, I’ve loved it. It’s not the absolute cheapest but it’s just about.
Hi /u/DarthNarcissist - the closest you can get to a new DSLR in your budget range is the 20.1 megapixel Sony A3000 E mount mirrorless camera with the 18-55mm kit lens for £220 from Amazon UK.
This camera will give your girlfriend a very capable camera with a full sized APS-C sensor and interchangeable lenses for a great price.
Here is the image quality you can expect from this camera: https://www.flickr.com/groups/a3000/pool/
Hope this is helpful and Happy Christmas!
HCR
What is affordable to you?
Edit : on mobile and can't link very well but look into takstar sgc-598 for microphones, it will run you about 35$ and also the Amazon basics fluid head tripod
I can personally vouch for both being good enough for getting started out. And combined they will be about 110$
Hope this helped
I bought this t5i bundle last July. A lot of the accessories aren't worth much but they come in handy every now and then. The camera though, I shoot pictures and videos as a hobby and it's awesome. It's a little higher than you're looking at but two lenses will really come in handy.
Should I get this one? https://www.amazon.in/Nikon-20-9MP-Camera-18-140mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B06Y5RTN1T/ref=sr_1_2?crid=FPRDAOMR4ENB&keywords=d7500&qid=1658835964&sprefix=D75%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-2&th=1. It’s close to 1100 dollars for me with a lens included. I read in another post that this model has inbuilt motor (what is that for? Image stabilisation?), so older Nikon lenses would turn up to be cheaper.
Hey,
i am looking to buy audio mixer that can send audio input to dslr/iphone.
what i am looking to mix:
two incoming channels (1) Mic rode wireless go + (2) music from macbook/iphone
i want to to be able to control the volume of each channel
these two combined, i'd like to output them into dslr/iphone + have the ability to monitor the output with headphones in real time.
i found these but not sure if they are good
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maker-hart-Just-Combo-microphone/dp/B0943CSBXN/ref=sr\_1\_2\_sspa?crid=ZPGOU6HQ1GK7&keywords=maker+hart&qid=1643389782&sprefix=maker+har%2Caps%2C318&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyP...
https://www.amazon.com.mx/Donner-EARS-Line-DEL-4-amplificador-auriculares/dp/B08P35NKX8/ref=sr\_1\_3?\_\_mk\_es\_MX=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=3VLF5JU0GDV2X&keywords=donner%20mixer&qid=1643391438&sprefix=doner%20mixer%2Ca...
would be grateful for recommendations!
Picked up a deal at Walmart @ $450.
Same camera with a grip of accessories.
But just stumbled on this even crazier deal with Groupon!!
Seriously makes me regret my purchase, eventho it was still a good buy.
So you're saying that upgrading to a different APS-C camera is pointless? I see all these super sharp landscape photos and I'd like to capture this kind of photos but I'm guessing I'd need a Full Frame camera for that then? Sharp images like this:
Yes I know thats a D810 and a professional photographer, but anyways is it possible to get anything like that with a APS-C even if you have a good lens and you're good.
Go check out SLICKDEALS, as I've seen plenty of T6 bundles for $349 lately. Spend a little more than $200, and you'll be VERY happy with a newer camera.
~1.5 years ago, I got an SL1 bundle through Canon's refurb store when they were having a super sale, and it was under $300 with a 55-250mm IS STM.
costco has a similar deal here: http://www.costco.com/Canon-EOS-70D-DSLR-Camera-2-Lens-Bundle.product.100070674.html
plus its only $80 more for a 2 year warranty, not to mention that they have a great return policy.
Not actually answering your request, but have you tried tethering using Darktable? https://www.darktable.org/resources/camera-support/ It looks like tethering is supported for your D100.
If you want to automate the process (and you're on a PC) this program is what I use to back up my media drives. It looks kind of intimidating at first, but you can set it to automatically copy an SD card directly to a specific folder whenever you plug it in.
Thanks for your considerate views. Right now we are in bit of a financial rut so can't really buy a DSLR as of now so will have to make do with that we have.
On the lifting front, we have a Digitek ring light, an Osaka OS 528 LED ring light with max lumination of 2450 Lux and colour temperature 3200K~5600K. And I've also made a DIY softbox with a 9W LED light inside it so that we can do a 3 lights setup..
On the mic side, I have a BOYA BY-MM1 mic so don't know if that'll be enough or not. (https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07YQ11FQF/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_BJSXMXPKKWF1MX4K1AV4) If you have any other mic that's better than this and in this range, please do share.
This one on Amazon is $65. It says it will record for 90 minutes because that's how long the battery lasts. You could plug it in while charging which would give you a 128GB clip (max memory card space).
Thank you so much for sharing all this.. I do have some questions but first I'll let you know what all things I have.
We don't have much budget but we have two lights already with us. One is a Digitek ring light and the other is an Osaka OS 528 LED light with max lumination of 2450 Lux and colour temperature 3200K~5600K. And I'm also making a DIY softbox with a 12W LED light inside it so that we can do a 3 lights setup.
On the mic side, I have a BOYA BY-MM1 mic so don't know if that'll be enough or not. (https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07YQ11FQF/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_BJSXMXPKKWF1MX4K1AV4)
And someone also mentioned to lock the exposure mode to Shutter priority so would you also recommend the same?
Just curious why you want to leave it on the camera?
You could easily rig it up, but it really doesn’t make sense to use a lab mic in that manner. I’d suggest this affordable Movo Lav Mic. I just got one a couple months ago because I needed a mic that would allow me to be mobile. It has been great so far.
If you’re sure you’re going to keep the mic on the shoe I’d be more inclined to go with something like the Rode Video Micro.
I ended up getting this one: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01LFGWG2C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And i think it's...ok. Not great. I like that it opens in the back instead of the front, which feels safe and makes it easy when your out walking to get stuff. I fit my camera and about 3 extra lensens and a bunch of other stuff in there easy.
It doesn't have a waist support, so for longer hikes maybe it's not great.
There is a amazon basics one as well, but I don't know anything about it.
I do however really like the backpack over the shoulder bag. For going for a walk and be able to have your stuff it's really a lot better
For me, 35mm isn't wide enough either. I like 35mm on FX and tend to shoot in the 18-24 range on DX.
With that said, the Nikon 35mm DX is an excellent, and cheap, lens. It's under $200 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-AF-S-NIKKOR-Focus-Cameras/dp/B001S2PPT0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1533591678&sr=8-4&keywords=nikon+dx+35mm+1.8
I'm in Canada and I see these a lot on amazon.ca. I have the 77mm one (55$ CAD) for my tokina 11-16, and it works great. 4/5 stars on amazon, but a lot of n00bs complaining about x banding and other issues that are pretty standard on variable NDs. Its not as great as a single ND filter, its not gonna beat a 200$ ND filter, but if you're not too picky and willing to be about 10% more creative in some instances where you may have a legit issue, these ones work great.
Use a dummy battery. Basically it provides power to your camera as long as its plugged into the wall.
https://www.amazon.com/EP-5A-Charger-Adapter-Coolpix-Digital/dp/B07B48VHSV
I should be clear, I'm assuming you have a Nikon D3200. If its a different model, just google the camera model + dummy battery or AC Adapter.
I'm assuming something like this works right? https://www.amazon.com/FIT-POWER-ACK-E18-Adapter-Charger-Coupler/dp/B0746KXJ26/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=battery+adapter+t6i&qid=1596766259&sr=8-3
Since you're calling it a 650D instead of the USA format T4i, I assume you're not in the US. Search for 650D DC coupler, or 650D power adapter.
Something like this on the US Amazon.
I just got the ThinkTank Digital Holster. Only room for 1 lens, but I love it for hiking. It’s fairly protective, and it has a rain cover.
Seriously, the black magic convertor does exactly this. It takes the HDMI signal from your DSLR and converts it to USB or usb-C, I think there's a variety of outputs you can choose. Also, you're a tad wrong in that with the Canon Utility, you can monitor your camera on your computer via USB. I've done green screen like this whereby changing the background live on OBS. You then set the Live View preview window as a video/camera source on OBS. It's a long way around if you don't have the Mini convertor. I met a guy in Dubai streaming a rugby match on his own using only a DSLR, a clip-on mic for commentary, the mini convertor and a laptop with OBS where he built the stream + scores + advertising. https://www.amazon.es/Blackmagic-UltraStudio-grabadora-accesorios-bm-bdlkulsdzminrec/dp/B009D91314/ref=asc_df_B009D91314/?tag=googshopes-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=54367858635&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9013028433702056036&hvpon...
I have the Tenba DNA 8 which holds my Canon Rebel T6 and up to three lenses (depends on which lenses) and a few other accessories quite nicely. It's a great little bag. Water repellent on its own plus it comes with a rain cover. Tenba also makes the same bag in a couple of larger sizes.
I went with a 4/3 sensor mirrorless camera, the Olympus OM-D EM10 Mark II. For under $600 I have two kit lenses and in-body stabilization. I love the photo quality.
It is smaller and lighter, so I carry it more places than I might a A6000 (which I considered) with it's heavier larger lenses. The impetus was an upcoming ship cruise in Europe where I'll be on-shore a bunch and seeing historical sites and such.
I think the Panasonic G7 is also 4/3 sensor format.
The Mark III version of the Olympus OM-D also is worth considering.
Here is the Amazon link to the deal I got, and you might find it cheaper at Adorama:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CIXJK16?th=1
Minolta A mounts don't have enough distance to be mounted on a canon EF or EF-S camera. As a result it requires a further optical element to make it work.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fotodiox-Adapter-mount-Konica-Minolta/dp/B008BBI4J4
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/995264-REG/fotodiox_sny_eos_g_dc_sony_alpha_a_mount_dslr.html
I have had this for almost 2 years and it's still going strong. $179 on the manufacturer's website or $55 on Amazon as of right now. You should be able to fit everything https://smile.amazon.com/Incase-DSLR-Pack-Black-Size/dp/B0756SH2H2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=224GIS4PC6376&keywords=incase%2Bdslr%2Bpro%2Bbackpack&qid=1557954422&s=gateway&sprefix=incase%2Bdslr%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-3&th=1
I picked up this one, K and F concepts brand, a few days ago, it’s a few bucks over $50 but it has great reviews overall. Haven’t tried it enough to give any personal feedback but feel free to check it out.
it's back on for cyber monday. here
That same lens is $273, new, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-18-135mm-3-5-5-6-White/dp/B008UGMLWQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540914314&sr=8-3&keywords=canon+18-135
If I missed an international restriction, though, that's on me. I'm just saying: look up the prices for the components before you make a decision. The camera doesn't do you much good without a lens to go with it.
Oh and great price point! Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM FLD Large Aperture Standard Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital DSLR Camera - International Version (No Warranty) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DFHO5SM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dG6CBb13XQR32
So another noob q... this has the same aperture of the 28mm prime lens I was looking at.. does that mean they will both produce creamy bokeh? Do these lenses make a big difference from the kit lens? I stopped using my kit as I felt it didn’t produce much better photos than my phone...
What size lens and does she carry around any additional lenses or accessories? Without knowing that it's hard to answer this question. I recently got a single shoulder sling backpack and really love it for when I'm traveling light. I was able to carry my body with small/medium sized lens along with two more mid size lenses. What I really liked was the ability to slide the pack forward to access my camera without taking the pack fully off. Here's the one I ended up getting: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PV0IEDY
If you don't want autofocus, get this (I personally have this adapter). It allows use of the aperture with the adapter's built in ring.
It appears the seller is correct. You need the AF-S model not the AF-P . This Lens will work for you. Sorry for any confusion.
First, you say you want to 'upgrade', what do you mean by that exactly? What do you want to do that you can't currently do with your kit lens? Is it to achieve a 'bokeh' blurred background? Then you won't find anything like that that can also zoom in your budget.
You say the nifty fifty doesn't zoom, but your current lens does, can you not use that? Yes I agree a 50mm will probably be too tight on a crop sensor camera for a smaller apt.
The other zoom lens you mention is wider than your kit lens yes, but's it's slower and not too different from your kit lens. Do you want an even wider shot than 18mm? The kit lens is actually a pretty good range for indoor shooting, and probably suits your needs more.
But if by upgrade you do mean a faster lens, i.e. achieve a deeper depth of field (blurred background), the check out the EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens. You can't zoom with it, but has an f stop of 2.8 (not as fast as the nifty fifty, but still good) and is a good standard focal length for a crop sensor of 24mm. If you need to zoom, use your zoom lens. Or move the camera closer.
I'm ordering this one soon. It made by Samyang. All rokinon, opteka and a couple other brands are manufactured by Samyang so don't be thrown off by the name. It says it's a 6.5mm but it's actually an 8mm and it is 100% identical to the rokinon 8mm and Samyang 8mm. Keep in mind this lens is all manual so manual aperture and manual focus. I find that be be fine though because it improves your skills and it's not hard at all.
Opteka 6.5mm f/3.5 HD Aspherical Fisheye Lens https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00KGIFOL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3pe-ybJPXJBQF
Budget Idea
get this lens or spring for a 50mm 1.4 takumar ($100 or so) and get this adapter and you can use that sweet fast prime on your canon for less than $50
I can suggest the giant squid lav mic. It is only an 1/8 th inch connector, I can vouch that I get extremely close quality to 200$ lavs. Which for the price it is amazing. I personally use it and have never had any problems. I don't know of any XLR based lav mics. But I hope this helped
Not exactly a high performance lens but for about $100 the YongNuo 35mm f/2 (a fairly explicit Canon knock-off) would be pretty fun :) http://www.amazon.com/YONGNUO-YN35mm-F2-Lens-Wide-Angle/dp/B00W4Z82ZO
The Sigma is awesome but if you're shooting video, IS is probably desirable so the new Canon with IS would be hard to beat.
This actually helped me find the product that I was looking for. http://www.amazon.com/ColorRight-Portrait--Lanyard--Universal-Minolta-/dp/B005BREAOO/ref=sr_1_92?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1438452489&sr=1-92&keywords=grey+white+balance Thank you!
This is the shotgun mic I have and it works wonders.
While I have no experience with lav mics from audio technica, I had a desktop usb mic from them and loved it until I knocked it off my desk onto tile floor. They are a good brand that is good for intro equipment.
I've also been thinking of the Nikon 3200, which is similar enough and substantially cheaper.
Are you familiar with the lenses for Nikon cameras? There's a bewildering number of them!
I'd want something similar, I think, so that eventually I'm put in the 85mm range when you take the sensor into account.
On that note, do you think the EF 40mm STM for the Canon is similar enough for our purposes? It's a good deal lighter. Slightly more expensive, but importantly (as we have to order ASAP), it's in stock!
First off I'd never do camera-mounted lights. A light from that angle will flatten the subject and will not be attractive. At minimum you need two lights and at least one of those should be a soft light like these: http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Studio-Softbox-Lighting/dp/B008SC0DRW/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1440485547&sr=8-40&keywords=light+kit There are many great tutorials on youtube about interview lighting. Set up one soft light relatively close to your subject as the main light off to the camera's left. That light should do most of the work. Then 'fill' in the shadow side with a less intense light. Play with how bright the fill light is until you like the look. If money permits then get a much smaller hair light or background light that can separate the subject from the background.
You'd need an adapter like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L25PTHG
It really depends on how invested in Canon glass you are as to whether such an adapter is worth it vs making the full switch to Sony.
I use this with the included diffuser and it works great. The output is adjustable, runs on AA's, and can mount in on a tripod, or on the hotshoe. Plus you can't beat the price. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QJDZ20U/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_jO1PvbTR2Z63F
If you cannot find a native flash that uses the old Minolta hot shoe, then you can use an adapter. Since Sony transitioned to the standard hot shoe they don't make flashes for the older style anymore so you will have to find a used one.
I just looked to see the price difference. I'm new to all of this. Is this lens not the equilavlnt of the canon 1.8 50mm?
Look over the camera that seems like a really awesome camera. The only negative I really see is the lack of touch screen but the A6000 or D5300 didn't have that anyway. I will be buying a camera before my wedding and honeymoon which will begin on June 27th. I worry that since the camera isn't released yet and doesn't really have any reviews that there could be some negatives to the camera that I wouldn't know until after I bought it. If you could give me some insight on whether or not that is something to worry about, I would really appreciate it. Additionally, the camera takes 16MP pictures and I was wondering if that makes a difference against DSLR cameras or the a6000 which has around 24MP.
Lastly, I was narrowing it down and thinking that a mirrorless was the way to go, but how would the Panasonic G7 compare to the Sony A6000, while using the autofocus points and also while shooting in low light. Also how would the stock lens that it comes with fare shooting pictures in Hawaii? I know that I will have to get a bag, a couple memory cards and a few extra batteries but would I also need to get another lens with it?
Thank you so much for being this camera to my attention, it looks like a really great option that fits my needs. Is this the same Panasonic G7 that you pointed out even though the name is very slightly different.
*EDIT
After doing some more research it looks like the camera does in fact have a touch screen.
Honestly I would say just do a lot of research. I know you are looking for quick answers but so many things you are asking about are really just personal preference and depend greatly on the details of what you are doing. I'll answer a couple of questions based on what are the best bang for the buck items that those of us in the cash strapped hobby world use.
Questions that are easy to answer:
> * Tripod with video camera mount (I'm a real dummy here in that I don't know what's available. Personally, I've got a SLIK PRO 700DX with panhead that's fine for stills but crummy for video work. What should I buy?)
That widely regarded to be one of the best budget fluid heads on the market. Put it on top of a $100 set of legs and you have a really good starting point. Although you may be best off just springing for a complete Manfrotto unit. Which exact one depends on how heavy the camera/lens combo you use. (And if you end up buying a rail system for follow focus ect.)
> * Steadycam? (I don't know what you would call this but is there some sort of mount that makes it easier to do handheld video work with a DSLR? I don't know what exists)
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Cameras-Photo-/625/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=FOTGA+S-450+PRO&rmvSB=true Is in my opinion the best bang for the buck steadycam. Do some research again as a huge amount of using one is skill with balancing it and handling it.
Other thoughts: For the budget you have there is no reason to limit yourself to only using DSLRs. You really do limit yourself in a number of ways. (Overheating, audio, 30 min record times, handing) The Sony FS100 is only $2500 for the body and an absolutely great option. You can adapt almost any lens onto it. The Sony native catalog is growing.
Nothing under $100.00...but this is pretty good.
I've got it, the base alone is worth it, you can replace the head with a manfrotto if you feel the need.
> Tamron 17-50 f2/8
That's my next lens for sure ;). It looks great! I saw a YouTube video on it and it got special praise for video use :).
On another note this Sigma lens didn't do too bad. I shot a video today in ISO1600 with the aperture set to the highest (f4), the only downside was since I had to keep it at 10mm to get the f4, my face was a little distorted :P.
But I was still impressed with it, it's a lot better than the kit lens from the T5i.
I did order some lighting ;). This is the softbox kit I bought.
Thanks again Ioncontrol. I am still new and learning all of this, would a head such as this Manfrotto 128 lp have pan / tilt? It says it does in the description, but just by looking at it I am assuming the handle bars on it are the giveaway that it has tilt / pan.
I'm just going by the Google search results which I admit were pretty confusing so I'm sure you're right but does that mean that none of the advice I get here is applicable? If not could you please point me towards a better sub? I kind of assumed /r/DSLR would have the best advice so that's the main reason I came here.
Edit: Also could you please tell me what buying this lens would do for me? And if it's worth it?
Nikon 1 NIKKOR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 VR (White) by Nikon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005NFWADC/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Upketb08XFW5Z
Edit 2: Apparently /r/mirrorless isn't a thing so I really have no idea where to look...
I personally use(this)[http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-SDSDXN-032G-G46-Newest-Version/dp/B00MBFPT44/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1411072500&sr=8-12&keywords=32gb+class+10]
Although you are in europe so idk how the pricing there is.
I have video gear for nikon, canon, blackmagic and panasonic lumix. And if i had to choose only one dslr camera, then I would choose the panasonic lumix gh4 with an adapter to ef-mount. The GH4 can shoot up to 96fps at 1080p! and it can also shoot 4K footage!
The gh4 is on sale right now at amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-GH4KBODY-16-05MP-Mirrorless-Cinematic/dp/B00I9GYG8O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418922267&sr=8-1&keywords=gh4
That will be more than suitable enough! I do also reccomend picking up an external flash such as this . I use it personally and it works so much better than the stock flash. You have to use manual though when you use this flash though. So you will need to learn how to shoot in manual.
Also get a new quick release, the thing that comes with it is garbage
Go big or go home! Get this this
I've heard some people say this adapter is not tight but I've got a few of them and never had a that with them. They are pretty cheap and very simple, and unlike some adapter (like the minolta lens adapter) it does not have a piece of glass on it. You can go to a photo supply store and get a "better" adapter for maybe 40 or 50 bucks, but it's the exact same thing.
I use this one. Works pretty good so far, used it on a few projects.
Just an FYI that those are not Canon branded batteries. They are some 3rd party manufacturer that isn't even clearly listed and I find that sketchy.
If you're going to buy 3rd party batteries (which I definitely do and fully recommend), go with Wasabi. They're basically the same price and have tons of positive reviews.
I own 8 LP-E6 Wasabi batteries for my 5d and I am very satisfied with them.
Here's a two pack of the Wasabi version of the same type of batteries linked in the OP for $20 and it includes a charger, has 4.5 stars and 371 reviews. End of story.
Just my opinion but I feel like the retractable cord thing is gimmicky and definitely going to break at some point. Everybody probably owns a bunch of mini USB cords (they basically come with any electronic that plugs into the computer). Get a basic card reader that doesn't have the USB attached and you should be fine.
Also, be careful with your CF cards! Once you bend a pin inside your card reader it's broken. :(
PS: Like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Flash-Memory-Reader-TS-RDP8K/dp/B001NS0OZ4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1352859142&sr=8-7&keywords=card+reader