For better, higher quality pictures, i use my SLR camera, I saved up and got the Nikon D60 Gold package
D60 from Nikon
But when traveling, I just bring along my Canon point and shoot camera.
It is much smaller, covenant, and i would not have to kill my self if anything happened to it, like i would have to with my D60.
The point and shoot takes alright pictures, and it is pretty sturdy, so it travels very well.
I am also very happy to have a large memory card. It is an 8g and holds up to 2k+ pictures.
That is more than enough for me, but yeah, a large memory card is a must have for me.
Alternatively, I recently got a decent 35mm film camera in a trade, that i cannot wait to mess around with.
On a side note, what type of VIDEO cameras do you use?
I love photography, this is a good thread!