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# activeExposureSignals

Reports which characteristics the auto exposure system associates with the current scene. Auto exposure may adjust properties such as lens aperture size based on these factors. This property is key-value observable.

```
var activeExposureSignals: Set<AVCaptureDeviceExposureSignal> { get }
```

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