The Lancaster Amateur Camera is an early British plate camera, produced by J. Lancaster & Son of Birmingham during the late Victorian era. It was sold as an entry-level instrument for hobbyists working with glass plates, positioned at the affordable end of Lancaster's catalogue when new.

Sales data for this model is thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from November 2023 saw an example sell for £725, which sits at the upper end of what early British plate cameras typically achieve at saleroom level. With only one data point, it is difficult to establish a reliable median or range for what a Lancaster Amateur Camera is worth in today's market, and condition, completeness and the presence of original accessories will heavily influence the price any given example sells for.