diff --git a/lerobot/common/robot_devices/cameras/utils.py b/lerobot/common/robot_devices/cameras/utils.py
index 88288ea3..ef6d8266 100644
--- a/lerobot/common/robot_devices/cameras/utils.py
+++ b/lerobot/common/robot_devices/cameras/utils.py
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ def make_cameras_from_configs(camera_configs: dict[str, CameraConfig]) -> list[C
 
             cameras[key] = IntelRealSenseCamera(cfg)
         else:
-            raise ValueError(f"The motor type '{cfg.type}' is not valid.")
+            raise ValueError(f"The camera type '{cfg.type}' is not valid.")
 
     return cameras