Hollyland announced its new 4K automatic pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera, the Astra P1, in Shenzhen, China, in a debut on June 9, 2026.
The Hollyland Astra P1 design is for professional live streaming and recording in large-scale production environments. This camera works perfectly with places such as churches and auditoriums. Further official announcements regarding its release overseas are awaited.
Designed for spaces where shooting high-quality footage is often challenging due to long shooting distances, unpredictable lighting conditions, and limited camera operators, the Astra P1 integrates UHD 4K60 video, face detection AE, 30x optical zoom, AI auto-tracking, built-in NDI|HX3, and browser-based control capabilities into a single professional solution.
Exposure that tracks the subject
One of the greatest strengths of the Hollyland Astra P1 is its ability to ensure proper exposure even in environments where lighting conditions are constantly changing. In large indoor venues, conventional PTZ cameras often determine exposure based on the brightness of the background. However, this can result in presenters’ faces being too dark or overexposed when they move through dark or backlit areas.
The Astra P1’s “Face Tracking AE” solves this problem by using the subject’s face as the exposure reference point, stabilizing brightness even when lighting conditions change. In large-scale live productions, this results in more consistent and professional footage even when the subject moves.
Clear images over long distances thanks to smart tracking functionality.
The Astra P1 is designed to meet the practical needs of large venues where camera placement is limited and getting close to the subject is not always possible. With 30x optical zoom and a maximum aperture of f/1.6, it delivers crisp close-ups from a distance while maintaining 4K detail. Combined with 16x digital zoom and 0.1° preset accuracy, it provides production teams with even greater flexibility when shooting large churches, halls, stages, and event venues from rear or fixed camera positions.
To further reduce the burden of manual work, the Astra P1 is equipped with two AI automatic tracking modes. The first, “Presenter Tracking,” uses human-based logic, such as posture and movement recognition, to track the speaker and identify the subject from the background. The second, “Zone Tracking,” allows up to four focus areas to be set within the venue, and the tracking can be smoothly and automatically switched even if the subject moves. These functions are designed to allow one operator to cover a wide area more efficiently, reducing the need for constant manual adjustments.
Image quality is a key feature of the Astra P1. The camera’s UHD 4K, 60fps imaging system and 1/1.8-inch sensor deliver sharp image quality even in environments with limited or uneven lighting, such as concert halls, churches, and large stages.
Designed for professional workflows
For workflow integration, the Astra P1 provides professional teams with ready-to-use NDI|HX3 support that requires no backend logins, serial number entry, waiting periods, or hidden costs. Designed to work directly with NDI workflows and compatible with vMix, OBS, and professional broadcast studio systems, the camera streamlines setup and deployment in live production environments.
Hollyland’s Web Control further enhances ease of use. Users can remotely access pan, tilt, zoom, and other settings through an intuitive and user-friendly interface simply by opening a browser. Non-professional users such as volunteers, students, and freelancers can quickly understand the system, lowering the technical barrier to operation even in the absence of highly specialized operators.
As a comprehensive PTZ solution for large-scale live productions, the Astra P1 combines image quality, auto-tracking capabilities, connectivity, and ease of use, helping event production teams create content more efficiently and professionally.
