The type of camera you use is up to you.
Most of the discussion about technique that happens during club meetings pertains to digital single-lens reflex camera (digital SLR or DSLR).
Most club members use either a Canon or a Nikon DSLR camera. A few people started their photography career using film, and have transitioned to digital.
Mirrorless cameras are preferred by some because they are lightweight and easy to carry. Others use a bridge or megazoom camera, which is more advanced than point-and-shoot, but less expensive than a DSLR.
In today's digital world, most of us carry a smartphone, and prefer a phone with a high-end camera (naturally!). Iphones and Pixels are favorites.
Note that the club's main focus is on digital photography; yet we sometimes also create prints.