So generally, I’ve always understood that the lowest ISO is best to shoot at. Though with newer cameras, they usually have a higher base ISO and in some cases Dual ISO.
I usually work with the R5C, even for photography. It feels odd to take portraits at 800 ISO because I’ve always been told it should be as low as possible.
So does the Base ISO system, negate the need to shoot at lowest ISO for the clearest and least grainy image?
Maximum DR ≠ minimum noise. The DR is higher at low ISO because the highlight headroom is higher, but the noise floor also is, and if you are light-limited, the latter may be more relevant.