digital cameras aren't necesarily better quality then regular cameras. the resolution on film is like 100 times finer than the best digital camera out there.

depends what you want to do with the pics. if you're gonna use them for web-pages or manipulate them in Photoshop, then use a digital (its usually better than scanning in prints). If you're want prints to hold in your hand get a regular camera (its usually better than printing out .jpgs on a photo-printer)