I always was attracted by the Sony´s swivel design cameras but didn´t want to support Sony´s strategy to only allow memory sticks. So, when this model with Compact-Flash support hit the market I HAD to buy it.
I knew it suffered from heavy Purple Fringing (PF) but didn´t bother (though – looking at the pictures today, I consider them ugly!!).
Sold it because it´s successor seemed to be the very, very best camera for all my needs.