sony please develop a cheap full-frame a-mount camera!!

I agree totally with the sentiments of the OP. Sony need a less expensive FF to compete with the likes of the Nikon D600 & otherused FF DSLRs or they are going to seriously lose momentum in sales. Currently I am bemused by complaints in the USA that the A99 is too expensive , try looking at the price in the UK & other parts of Europe !

I can admit that the A99 has some nice features but I personally wouldn`t use most of them including Video although I readily admit that they are essential for some users. I am lucky in some respects because I have an A900 which I am still quite hapy with but if I was considering getting into FF for the first time right now I would choose Nikon or possibly a used Canon FF. THE Nikon D600 represents much better value for money & the D800 has superior IQ.

I would be happy with a stripped out A99 without all the bells & whistles provided it had live view , in-body IS , micro adjustment & improved low light capability. Video , HDR etc could go !

A smaller ,lighter body with an EVF would be OK. In fact a FF NEX style body which could take Minolta/Sony screw drive lenses & other legacy lenses via an adapter would be my ideal.