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# level

The overall level of performance constraints on the capture system.

```
var level: AVCaptureDevice.SystemPressureState.Level { get }
```

## Discussion

Several aspects of OS and hardware status affect capture system performance and availability (see [`AVCaptureDevice.SystemPressureState.Factors`](/documentation/AVFoundation/AVCaptureDevice/SystemPressureState-swift.class/Factors-swift.struct)). The overall system pressure level represents the most critical of underlying factors.

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