Funny, I have tried only Duracell's. I will give it a go with the Energizer's, although I have a feeling the camera is shot. I was able to cram the Duracell's in and I still got no action. I am certain it takes the AA's, AAA's obviously won't fit at all.
No zoom. Camera is very simple and I would love to see how it shoots. I have no manual, but the lens says: Argus Cine Par 1:1.8 f=13mm.
I've been wanting to use a super 8 for a while now and was excited to come across this one. Should it not work, what other camera's can you suggest for a for a first timer?