The Hollyland Astra P1 is a 4K automatic pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera designed for professional live streaming and recording in churches, auditoriums, or other large production environments. Built for spaces where long shooting distances, changing light, and limited camera operators can make high-quality capture difficult, the Astra P1 combines UHD 4K60 imaging, Face Detection AE, 30x optical zoom, AI auto-tracking, built-in NDI|HX3, and browser-based control in a single professional solution.
Exposure That Stays with the Subject
One of the Astra P1's core strengths is its ability to ensure correct exposure when shooting in dynamic lighting conditions. In large indoor venues, traditional PTZ cameras often determine exposure based on the background light. But this can cause people's faces to appear too dark or overexposed when presenters move through low-light or backlit areas. The Astra P1's face-locked AE solves this problem by instead using a person's face as the exposure reference point, helping keep the brightness stable even when lighting conditions shift. For large-scale live productions, this results in more consistent, more professional-looking footage as the subject moves.
Long-Range Clarity with Smarter Tracking
The Astra P1 is built for the practical realities of large venues, where camera placement is often restricted, and close access to the subject is not always possible. Its 30x optical zoom and aperture of up to f/1.6 are designed to deliver clear long-distance close-ups while maintaining 4K detail. Combined with 16x digital zoom and 0.1° preset accuracy, the camera gives production teams greater flexibility when covering large churches, halls, stages, and event spaces from rear or fixed camera positions.
AI Auto Tracking Modes
To further reduce manual workloads, the Astra P1 includes two modes of AI auto tracking. The first, Presenter Tracking, uses human-based logic, including posture and motion recognition, to follow the speaker and distinguish the subject from the background. The second, Zone Tracking, allows users to set up to four key areas in a venue for smooth, automated transitions as the target moves. Together, these features are designed to help a single operator cover large spaces more efficiently while reducing the need for constant manual adjustment.
Pristine Image Quality
Image quality remains central to the Astra P1. The camera's UHD 4K, 60fps imaging system and 1/1.8" sensor can deliver sharp image quality, even in limited or uneven lighting conditions that are common in live venues such as concert halls, churches, and large stages.