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Key Selling Points

Rear panel of the Hollyland Astra P1 showing LAN, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, 3G-SDI, HDMI, RS232, RS485, DC 12V and audio line in and line out
One PoE+ cable plugged into the Hollyland Astra P1, labelled for 4K video, audio, power and control
Green tracking frame locked on a person walking through a room, showing the Hollyland Astra P1 presenter tracking view
Hollyland Astra P1 web control page on a laptop with live preview, pan and tilt controls, presets and tracking settings
Wide view of a large auditorium with a stage and a seated audience

The Hollyland Astra P1 is a 4K60 PTZ camera with a 1/1.8-inch sensor, 30x optical zoom, AI auto tracking and an included NDI HX3 license. One PoE+ cable carries 4K video, audio, power and control, which suits churches, halls and live events where a small or volunteer crew has to cover a large room from one position.

Key Features

  • 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor with 8.42 effective megapixels, with UHD 4K up to 60 fps over HDMI 2.0 and 1080p up to 60 fps over 3G-SDI.
  • 30x optical zoom (7.1mm to 210mm) with an F1.61 to F5.19 aperture range, plus 16x digital zoom.
  • Presenter Tracking follows one person, Zone Tracking moves to preset positions across up to 4 zones, and Face Detection AE adjusts exposure on the tracked face.
  • NDI HX3 license included with every camera, plus RTSP, RTMP(S), SRT and USB UVC, with main and sub streams for recording and monitoring at once.
  • 255 preset positions at 0.1-degree accuracy, with pan of plus or minus 170 degrees and tilt of -30 to +90 degrees.
  • VISCA and Pelco control, with RS232, RS485 and Ethernet ports, FreeD for virtual production, and a browser-based control page. The HDMI and SDI outputs work one at a time.

In the Box

  • 1 x PTZ Camera
  • 1 x Remote Controller
  • 1 x Power Adapter
  • 1 x USB-B to USB-A Cable
  • 1 x RS232 Cable
  • 1 x Wall Mount Bracket
  • 1 x Ceiling Mount Bracket

How It Compares

Feature Hollyland Astra P1 OBSBOT Tail 2
Optical zoom 30x 5x
Image sensor 1/1.8-inch CMOS, 8.42MP 1/1.5-inch CMOS, 50MP
Horizontal field of view 59.2 to 2.5 degrees 81 to 18 degrees
Built-in battery None, DC 12V or PoE+ 5000mAh
Net weight Approx. 2.3kg 1.066kg
  • Long throws across a hall: Choose the Astra P1. Its 30x optical zoom narrows the view to 2.5 degrees for close-ups from the back of the room, and an NDI HX3 license is included.
  • A portable camera with its own battery: Consider the OBSBOT Tail 2. It weighs 1.066kg and has a 5000mAh battery, with 5x optical zoom.

Pair It With

  • PoE+ network switch: Not included. One PoE+ cable delivers video, audio, power and control. The included power adapter covers DC 12V where PoE+ is not available.
  • Hollyland Joystick Controller: An optional controller, not included, that adds cameras over Ethernet with the Sony VISCA protocol and an RTSP address. Each Astra P1 needs its own IP address, and you switch cameras with Cam plus a number key. Contact Filmgear Canada for availability.
  • OBS or vMix: NDI is on by default. On the same local network, OBS or vMix adds the camera as an NDI source.
  • Ceiling and wall installs: Both brackets are included, and the camera detects ceiling mounting and flips the image automatically.
  • HDMI or SDI: Hollyland's support FAQ states only one of the two outputs works at a time. SDI is enabled in the web interface under Video/Audio, then SDI.
  • Manual moves: Pan and tilt control is disabled while Auto Tracking is on, so turn tracking off to take over by hand.

Specifications

Image sensor 1/1.8-inch CMOS, 8.42 effective megapixels (16:9)
Optical zoom 30x, f = 7.1mm to 210mm
Digital zoom 16x
Aperture range F1.61 to F5.19
Field of view Horizontal 59.2 to 2.5 degrees, vertical 34.6 to 1.4 degrees
Minimum illumination 0.5 Lux (F1.8, AGC on)
Shutter speed 1/30s to 1/10000s
Signal-to-noise ratio 55dB or more
HDMI formats 2160p25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 1080p29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 1080i50/59.94/60, 720p59.94/60
3G-SDI formats 1080p25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 1080i50/59.94/60, 720p59.94/60
Pan and tilt range Pan plus or minus 170 degrees, tilt -30 to +90 degrees
Pan and tilt speed Pan 1.7 to 100 degrees per second, tilt 1.7 to 69.9 degrees per second
Preset positions 255, 0.1-degree accuracy
Video outputs 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x 3G-SDI
Network 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000M adaptive Ethernet
USB 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.0 Type-B
Control 1 x RS485 (2-pin Phoenix), 1 x RS232 IN (8-pin Mini-DIN)
Audio 1 x 3.5mm line in, 1 x 3.5mm line out
Video compression H.264, H.265, MJPEG
Main stream 3840x2160, 1920x1080, 1280x720, 1024x576, 720x480, 720x408, 640x480, 640x360
Sub stream 720x480, 720x408, 640x480, 640x360, 480x320, 320x240
Network protocols NDI|HX3, TCP/IP, HTTP, RTSP, RTMP(S), DHCP, SRT, Multicast
Power DC 12V (JEITA type) or PoE+, 2A maximum input current, 18W maximum
Temperature Operating 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 F), storage -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 F)
Dimensions 169 x 188 x 226mm (L x W x H)
Net weight Approx. 2.3kg
1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor with 8.42 effective megapixels, with UHD 4K up to 60 fps over HDMI 2.0 and 1080p up to 60 fps over 3G-SDI.

30x optical zoom (7.1mm to 210mm) with an F1.61 to F5.19 aperture range, plus 16x digital zoom.

Presenter Tracking follows one person, Zone Tracking moves to preset positions across up to 4 zones, and Face Detection AE adjusts exposure on the tracked face.

NDI HX3 license included with every camera, plus RTSP, RTMP(S), SRT and USB UVC, with main and sub streams for recording and monitoring at once.

255 preset positions at 0.1-degree accuracy, with pan of plus or minus 170 degrees and tilt of -30 to +90 degrees.

VISCA and Pelco control, with RS232, RS485 and Ethernet ports, FreeD for virtual production, and a browser-based control page. The HDMI and SDI outputs work one at a time.
1 x PTZ Camera
1 x Remote Controller
1 x Power Adapter
1 x USB-B to USB-A Cable
1 x RS232 Cable
1 x Wall Mount Bracket
1 x Ceiling Mount Bracket

This special order item is final sale. Special order items are ordered from the manufacturer for your project. Once we confirm your order with the manufacturer, it can't be cancelled and is not eligible for return or exchange, even if it ships from our stock.

Damaged or defective on arrival: Report it on delivery. Email info@filmgearcanada.com with a short video showing the problem and the serial number. It is covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and we handle the claim with the manufacturer for you.

Before buying, ask us about compatibility, lead time or whether this gear suits your project at info@filmgearcanada.com or (604) 269-4161. Read our full Return Policy.

FAQ

Can one person control several Astra P1 cameras?

Yes, with a joystick controller. Hollyland's steps give each Astra P1 its own IP address, connect the cameras and the Hollyland Joystick Controller to the same network switch, and add each camera with the Sony VISCA protocol and its RTSP address. You then switch cameras with Cam plus a number key. The controller is optional and not in the box. Contact Filmgear Canada for availability.

How does a PoE+ cable connect the camera to my streaming system?

One PoE+ cable carries 4K video, audio, power and control over the network. Connect the Astra P1 to a PoE+ network switch and put the computer on the same local network. OBS or vMix then finds the camera as an NDI source. If your switch has no PoE+, the included power adapter runs the camera from DC 12V.

Is the Astra P1 compatible with Switcher Studio?

Hollyland does not name Switcher Studio on its product page or FAQ. The Astra P1 offers NDI HX3, RTSP, RTMP(S), SRT and USB UVC, so check which of those inputs your Switcher Studio setup accepts before you buy.

How does the Astra P1 compare with the OBSBOT Tail 2?

The biggest difference is zoom. The Astra P1 has 30x optical zoom and a 1/1.8-inch sensor, while OBSBOT lists the Tail 2 at 5x optical zoom with a 1/1.5-inch sensor. The Astra P1 weighs about 2.3kg and runs on DC 12V or PoE+. OBSBOT lists the Tail 2 at 1.066kg with a 5000mAh battery.

Can the Astra P1 be used outdoors?

Hollyland rates the Astra P1 for operation from 0 to 40 degrees C and lists no weather or water resistance rating. For a Canadian winter or an exposed position, plan on a covered location that stays within that range.