{
  "id": 17707707,
  "title": "This new dash cam is refreshingly innovative - I want one!",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/this-new-dash-cam-is-refreshingly-innovative-i-want-one",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T00:11:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/dash-cams/this-new-dash-cam-is-refreshingly-innovative-i-want-one"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In December 2025, a new flagship dash cam was introduced by DDPAI, the Z100 Master, which boasts DualFocal technology and a smart aperture. This new dash cam sets itself apart from its predecessor, the Z90 Master, by featuring a unique dual camera system in the front. One camera module is a standard 4K wide-angle camera with a 20mm-equivalent focal length, providing a 131-degree field of view to capture a broad view of the surroundings. The second front-facing camera is a telephoto camera with an 86mm-equivalent focal length and 2K resolution, offering detailed images of the road directly in front of the vehicle. This innovative setup allows for up to 100 meters of long-range visibility, with clear view of license plates up to 60 meters away. Remarkably, the Z100 Master combines these two cameras into a single unit, simplifying installation and ensuring consistent image quality between the front and rear cameras. Other notable features include dual aperture lens technology on the front-facing camera, adjustable between f/1.0 and f/2.0, which optimizes image quality based on lighting conditions. The wide-angle camera also incorporates a 4K Sony IMX678 image sensor. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6 for quick video transfers, a 3-inch IPS LCD display for real-time monitoring, 4G connectivity for remote alerts, and satellite navigation systems (GPS, BDS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS) for precise location tracking. The dash cam supports parking monitoring options, with both continuous recording modes and collision detection triggers, all while protecting the vehicle's battery during extended operation. Currently, the Z100 Master is available in Saudi Arabia for approximately $480/£357, and its innovative design promises to raise the bar for future dash cam technology.",
  "summary": "DDPAI's latest flagship dash cam could record crucial information where rival cameras fall short",
  "key_points": [
    "DDPAI introduces Z100 Master dash cam in December 2025",
    "DualFocal technology features dual front cameras",
    "100-meter long-range visibility with license plate clarity"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Integrating telephoto and wide-angle lenses into a single unit simplifies installation while providing the long-range visibility necessary to capture critical license plate details from a distance.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}