I have a very cheap and very simple digital camera, but Don Juan's Cat of the Day photo (July 14, 2003) was taken with a 1960s SLR that I inherited from my grandfather. Most photo processing places now offer the option of putting your film photos on digital media, either online or on a CD-ROM.

Other advice: No flash, if you can manage it. That's what causes the "evil eyes" look in our kitty pictures. And be patient. Sit with your cat with the camera at hand, ready to take the picture when he/she does something gosh-darn cute.

Liz