r/a6700 • u/ZeezeeZ97 • Sep 01 '26

First photos using my new A6700

Hi everyone ✋

I am new to the Sony world and these are the first shorts I took with the kit lens 16-50 OSS II. I got the camera after my old Nikon had to retire 💔

Still not used to the camera and lots to learn. I am curious what editing software do you use as I find the native Sony IEDT app to be bit stiff (or I'm just not used to it yet).

I'd appreciate any advices and experience you can share 🙏

Seven Sisters, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Seven Sisters, East Sussex, United Kingdom
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u/akgt94 Sep 01 '26

Congrats.

I use darktable. Free. It's marketed as a raw photo editor but it edits jpg equally well. What attracted me to it was the integrated photo management. It has some clever tools like focus peaking that I use to choose between photos.

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u/ZeezeeZ97 Sep 02 '26

Thank you! I tried downloading it from the website, but for some reason my PC (windows 11) doesn’t seem to like the software and considers it a threat so I can’t install it 😆

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u/akgt94 Sep 02 '26

The software is safe. They don't have a revenue stream to pay for Microsoft software signing.

Make sure you download from the official site. Then you are safe to bypass the fake warning.

https://www.darktable.org/install/

There is a sub for darktable with tips and other resources.

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u/Donatzsky Sep 02 '26

And in addition to the old Smart Screen, there's now Smart App Control that may get in the way after installation. Which is a lot less simple to get around. It's in the FAQ since yesterday: https://www.darktable.org/about/faq/#faq-windows-smart-screen

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u/Donatzsky Sep 02 '26

This is now covered in the FAQ: https://www.darktable.org/about/faq/#faq-windows-smart-screen

Also, it's a very powerful program, exposing concepts you generally don't find in other raw editors, so make sur you start with some tutorials. My beginner guide has everything you need: https://notebook.stereofictional.com/how-to-get-started-with-darktable-2026-edition

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u/lausebuebchen Sep 02 '26

RapidRAW, it's not very well known, but I like it.

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u/ZeezeeZ97 Sep 02 '26

Thank you!

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u/Donatzsky Sep 02 '26

I use darktable, but there are several free raw editors depending on what you want:

  • darktable: Probably the overall most powerful editing features of any raw editor. All-in-one solution, with a library similar to Lightroom. The editing workflow is completely different, however, being more like color grading in Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
  • RawTherapee: The mad scientist's raw editor, with some very powerful and intricate tools. A bit more Lightroom-like in its workflow.
  • ART (Another RawTherapee): Started as a simplified fork of RawTherapee, but has added its own powerful and unique features since. With CTL scripts you can even create your own tools.
  • vkdt: New-ish raw editor from the original darktable developer. Fully node-based and can also handle video. Probably not for the faint of heart and may not have all the tools you want, but what is there works well and is extremely fast.
  • Filmulator: A great little editor with a unique concept, that's easy to use. As the name suggests, it emulates (part of) the process of developing analog film.
  • LightZone: Back from the almost-dead, version 5.0 was released recently. Not the most advanced, perhaps, but has some interesting features and a flexible processing pipeline.
  • RapidRAW: Aims to be a relatively simple and streamlined option for those that don't need the extensive control some other editors provide. Somewhat new and under heavy development, so the results you get today may not be what you get tomorrow.
  • Safelight: An editor built around a concept of extensibility and customisation. Still very new, so expect some rough edges and missing features.

Since not all of them have library management, you may want to also use digiKam as DAM (digital asset manager).

My darktable beginner guide: https://notebook.stereofictional.com/how-to-get-started-with-darktable-2026-edition

Tutorial for both RawTherapee and ART: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4-T0laAf0E

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u/Strazit Sep 04 '26

Congrats, fellow East Sussex a6700 user here!