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Key Selling Points

Transmitter monitoring options: 4 apps with no receiver, 1 receiver with 2 apps, or 2 receivers with no apps
Mars 4K transmitter on a camera sending video, rated 450ft (150m) line of sight and 0.06s latency
Split image comparing 1080p and 4K detail, labelled 4K at 30 fps
Close view of a Mars 4K unit with its channel list marking occupied and selectable channels

The Hollyland Mars 4K Transmitter is the camera-side unit of the Mars 4K system, sold on its own with no receiver in the box. It takes HDMI 1.4b or 3G-SDI from your camera and sends the picture to up to 2 receivers or straight to phones and tablets running the HollyView app, which suits a solo operator or small crew who want to see the shot without a cable.

Key Features

  • Takes a camera feed through one HDMI 1.4b input or one 3G-SDI input. 4K at 3840x2160 24, 25 or 30p is listed for HDMI only, and SDI tops out at 1080p60.
  • Hollyland rates the link at 450ft (150m) line of sight to a receiver in an open, interference-free outdoor test, and at 0.06s latency with a 1080p60 signal in a lab.
  • Feeds up to 2 receivers, or up to 4 phones and tablets through the HollyView app with no receiver at all. Hollyland's quick guide rates the app link at 260ft (80m) line of sight.
  • Runs from 6V to 16V DC, an NP-F battery (6.8V to 8.4V) or USB-C at 5V/2.5A, and draws under 8.5W (typical).
  • Smart channel scan shows which channels are occupied and selectable, and the rocker button and color LCD handle channel and menu changes on the unit.
  • Measures 115 x 65 x 32mm and weighs 223g (7.9oz) without antennas, with a 1/4 threaded hole and mounting holes for the included expansion accessory.

In the Box

  • 1 x Mars 4K Transmitter
  • 2 x Antenna
  • 1 x Self-Locking DC Adapter
  • 1 x User Guide
  • 1 x Warranty Card
  • 1 x Expansion Accessory

How It Compares

Feature Hollyland Mars 4K Transmitter Hollyland Pyro S
Line-of-sight range 450ft (150m) 1,300ft (400m)
Frequency bands 5.1GHz to 5.8GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz
4K rates on HDMI input 24, 25, 30p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30p
Transmitter power draw Under 8.5W (typical) Under 11W
Operating temperature -10 to 60 degrees C -10 to 45 degrees C
  • You only need the camera-side unit: Choose this transmitter. It is sold without a receiver, so you are not paying for a second box you already have.
  • You need more distance from the camera: Consider the Hollyland Pyro S, a complete transmitter and receiver system rated for 1,300ft line of sight against 450ft. It hops between the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Hollyland's Pyro S page does not mention pairing it with Mars 4K gear, so contact Filmgear Canada before mixing the two.
  • You are starting with no Mars gear: The Hollyland Mars 4K Kit puts a transmitter and a receiver in one box, plus a cold shoe and a Type-C OTG converter that this single unit does not include.

Pair It With

  • NP-F batteries: No battery comes in the box. Hollyland recommends NP-F 970, NP-F 750 or NP-F 550 batteries, and the SmallRig USB-C Rechargeable NP-F970 Camera Battery and SmallRig NP-F550 USB-C Replacement Battery use those formats.
  • V-Mount or Gold Mount power: Hollyland's route is a D-Tap to DC cable into the 2.0mm core DC input, which accepts 6V to 16V.
  • USB-C power: Hollyland specifies an adapter rated 5V/2.5A or higher. Quick Charge and Power Delivery are not supported, and it advises against power banks.
  • Something to receive the picture: A Mars 4K Receiver or a phone or tablet running HollyView. Hollyland also lists the Mars 4K among the systems the Mars M1 Enhanced monitor pairs with. With 1 receiver connected, up to 2 phones or tablets can join. With 2 receivers, the app cannot connect.
  • Other brands: Hollyland does not publish compatibility with other brands' receivers, so contact Filmgear Canada before planning a mixed setup.
  • Mounting and cables: Hollyland's guide mounts the transmitter on the camera with a cold shoe, and this single-unit box has no cold shoe and no HDMI or SDI cable. Contact Filmgear Canada to check availability.
  • Cameras recording 4K: Hollyland notes that some mirrorless and SLR cameras can show either the HDMI output or their own screen while recording 4K. It suggests setting the shooting format to 1080, or connecting an Atomos recorder as well as the transmitter.

Specifications

Video inputs HDMI 1.4b (Type-A female), 3G-SDI
HDMI input formats 720p50/59.94/60, 1080i50/59.94/60, 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080p50/59.94/60, 3840x2160 p24/25/30
SDI input formats 1080p50/59.94/60 (Level A and Level B), 1080i50/59.94/60, 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30, 1080psf23.98/24, 1080psf25/29.97/30, 720p50/59.94/60
Line-of-sight range 450ft (150m) to a receiver in an open, interference-free outdoor test; 260ft (80m) to the HollyView app
Latency 0.06s, test data with a 1080p60 signal in a laboratory
Operating frequency 5.1GHz to 5.8GHz, 20MHz bandwidth, 802.11n modulation
Bit rate 8Mbps to 20Mbps, 12Mbps default
Transmit power 21dBm max
Audio 2 channels over 3G-SDI, 8 channels over HDMI 1.4b
Power input DC 6V to 16V (2.0mm core socket), NP-F battery 6.8V to 8.4V, USB-C 5V/2.5A (Quick Charge and Power Delivery not supported)
Power consumption Under 8.5W (typical)
USB USB-C (USB 2.0 OTG)
Antenna connector RP-SMA male
Mounting 1/4 threaded hole, expansion accessory mounting holes
Weight 223g (7.9oz) without antennas
Dimensions 115 x 65 x 32mm (4.5 x 2.5 x 1.3in)
Temperature Operating -10 to 60 degrees C, storage -40 to 60 degrees C
Takes a camera feed through one HDMI 1.4b input or one 3G-SDI input. 4K at 3840x2160 24, 25 or 30p is listed for HDMI only, and SDI tops out at 1080p60.

Hollyland rates the link at 450ft (150m) line of sight to a receiver in an open, interference-free outdoor test, and at 0.06s latency with a 1080p60 signal in a lab.

Feeds up to 2 receivers, or up to 4 phones and tablets through the HollyView app with no receiver at all. Hollyland's quick guide rates the app link at 260ft (80m) line of sight.

Runs from 6V to 16V DC, an NP-F battery (6.8V to 8.4V) or USB-C at 5V/2.5A, and draws under 8.5W (typical).

Smart channel scan shows which channels are occupied and selectable, and the rocker button and color LCD handle channel and menu changes on the unit.

Measures 115 x 65 x 32mm and weighs 223g (7.9oz) without antennas, with a 1/4 threaded hole and mounting holes for the included expansion accessory.
1 x Mars 4K Transmitter
2 x Antenna
1 x Self-Locking DC Adapter
1 x User Guide
1 x Warranty Card
1 x Expansion Accessory

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FAQ

Does the Mars 4K Transmitter need a receiver, or can I watch on phones only?

It works without a receiver. A single Mars 4K Transmitter connects to up to 4 phones or tablets running the HollyView app, and Hollyland's quick guide rates that app link at 260ft (80m) line of sight. Connect 1 receiver and the limit drops to 2 phones or tablets. Connect 2 receivers and the app cannot join. This box does not contain a receiver.

Will the Mars 4K Transmitter work with another brand's receiver or monitor?

Hollyland does not publish compatibility with other brands' wireless receivers. The pairing it does document is within the Mars family: the Mars M1 Enhanced lists the Mars 4K as a supported pairing, alongside the Mars 300 Pro and Mars 400S Pro. Treat a third-party receiver or monitor combo as unconfirmed, and contact Filmgear Canada before you buy for that setup.

Which unit has the HDMI input and which has the HDMI output?

The transmitter is the unit with the HDMI 1.4b input and the 3G-SDI input, and those connect to your camera. The receiver is the unit with the HDMI 1.4b output and the 3G-SDI output, and those connect to your monitor. If you can only find outputs, you are looking at the receiver. This listing is the transmitter alone.

Can I power the transmitter from a V-Mount battery or through USB-C?

For V-Mount or Gold Mount batteries, Hollyland's documented route is a D-Tap to DC cable into the 2.0mm core DC input, which accepts 6V to 16V. USB-C power also works from an adapter rated 5V/2.5A or higher, without Quick Charge or Power Delivery. Hollyland does not list USB-C to DC barrel cables, so confirm that a cable's output sits inside 6V to 16V and that its plug fits the 2.0mm core socket before relying on it.

Why does my camera screen go black when recording 4K with the transmitter connected?

According to Hollyland's FAQ, some mirrorless and SLR cameras, such as the Sony A7M3, have one video output channel during 4K recording, so the screen turns off while HDMI is outputting 4K. Hollyland suggests setting the shooting format to 1080. If you must record 4K and monitor at the same time, it suggests connecting the camera to an Atomos recorder and the transmitter.