Bottom-loaded camera

In a bottom-loaded camera, a hinged back lid 11 has a portion 14 covering film insertion opening 28a in the closed position of the lid and releasable connecting means 18/19 which allow restricted opening of the lid for film loading, a guide slot 23 for the film leader 25 thereby being formed between lid 11 and body 1. Release of connecting means 18/19 allow full opening of lid 11 for internal inspection of the camera.