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# MKLaunchOptionsCameraKey

The virtual camera to use for viewing the map.

```
let MKLaunchOptionsCameraKey: String
```

## Discussion

The value of this key is an [`MKMapCamera`](/documentation/MapKit/MKMapCamera) object that describes a virtual camera that can specify a 3D perspective for the map. If you don’t specify this key, the Maps app uses its current settings to define the appearance of the map.

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