I haven't written anything in a long time. I decided to write a single post for the next 18 years to kick off the new year with a fresh start.
I love digital products and photography, and one day while watching the crowdfunding campaign for the Fluidd Cloud S2 on Dog Dongdong, I also heard about GoPro's sports cameras. However, the high price was enough to make me think twice. The idea of capturing movement felt too expensive, but the Fluidd Cloud S2’s crowdfunding price is more reasonable. I’ve used this brand’s surveillance cameras before and had a bit of goodwill toward them, so I decided to give it a try just for fun.
The crowdfunding has already ended, and the purchase link for the S1 was sent out. It seems like the S2 will be available soon.
**Appearance Gallery**
I opened the box on the day I received it. This is a pseudo unboxing.
The packaging looks a bit like a smartphone, but the build quality feels slightly cheaper, which makes sense given the price.
A simple function guide on the side.
Inside the box, there are stickers, a manual, and the device. I chose the sports version, which comes with a waterproof shell. There's also a driving version available without the waterproof casing.
Other accessories are minimal—just a lens cap and a power cable, which aren’t shown separately here.
The waterproof shell is well-made, and it costs around 119 RMB.
The state after opening.
Side buttons.
The host debuted.
On the side, there's an HDMI port and a data line interface. The bottom has a standard camera screw mount.
On the right, there's a power button and a settings button. At first, I thought the shot button was the power button, and I couldn’t turn it on for a while.
Under the battery, there's a TF card slot.
At first, I thought the capture button was the power button.
Removing the lens cap.
Trying to boot it up.
The screen is a touchscreen. Sliding to the right starts recording or taking photos.
Swiping up brings up video settings.
Sliding left opens Wi-Fi and settings, where you can also choose driving mode.
Some settings interfaces.
The camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity via the Fluidd Cloud app.
The initial setup was a bit complicated, but once connected, it worked smoothly.
After connecting, you can use your phone to take pictures.
Camera settings can also be adjusted through the phone.
You can edit the camera’s video, but the features are not as advanced as advertised. For example, filters, background music, and other editing tools aren’t available yet. I guess these will come in future firmware and app updates.
Video playback looks great on the phone.
This is what the camera interface looks like.
**Experience Feelings**
Today, I tried using it as a dash cam. The video was edited and compressed quite a bit, but the original footage was very high-definition.
However, the camera's performance was average. Although it's called a camera, its main purpose seems to be video recording.
The focus isn’t very sharp.
Just kidding.
Even in low light, the image quality is poor.
**To Sum Up**
As a sports camera, its build quality and video output are decent for the price. Its configuration offers good value at this level. However, some limitations remain: the app functions are still under development, and the battery life may be an issue in colder weather, as it drains quickly within an hour. Also, the official battery is quite expensive. Still, if you're looking to try a sports camera at this price point, the Fluidd Cloud S2 is a solid choice.
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