Cameras Quote by Andreas Feininger
“Human vision is untrustworthy, subjective and selective. Camera vision is total and non - objective.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Photography by Andreas Feininger, 1960
Human perception is limited and biased, while cameras capture a broader, more objective view of reality.
In simple terms: Our eyes see subjectively; cameras see more objectively.
Recognize biases and use tools to gain fuller perspective.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- photography
- scientific research
- decision making
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your perspective shape what you notice?
- When might a camera’s view be misleading?
Cameras still reflect choices of framing and settings, which can introduce bias.