I think a camera is a personal choice! You need to hold it it in you hands, checkout the button, how its setup ... see what FEELS right, see which one clicks (LOL)to make the right decision! The Nikon D70 is a great cam...but is it the RIGHT one for you? Maybe it is, but you're sort of limiting yourself already it seems to me. The whole idea about Sharing lenses seems to point to the Nikon. This may work out and it may not! There are going to be times when you both may want to use the same lens...then what? If money WAS...NO OBJECT...you could then buy both cameras and have the best of both worlds! Just some food for thought! L8r! Joe