Membership Benefits

LSI delivers a wealth benefits for every point in your Leica journey. Membership starts at $70/year (yes—about the price of a filter!)

Take a look at some of the key things LSI members value most to stretch their skills, spark their curiosity and share your work. LSI programs and convenings are a valued invitation to dive into the art, science and power of image-making—together with 2,500+ Leica photographers and collectors in 70 countries worldwide:

• BE INSPIRED | Our acclaimed quarterly Viewfinder Magazine offers a mix of photographic essays, inspiring Leica tales and technical insights. LSI’s trove of all-things Leica spans from historic documents, manuals to 200+ technical articles, reviews and perspectives.

• GET CONNECTED | Meet up with Leica owners (search the Member Directory) to connect at home or as you're headed to a new photographic adventure. Hear from Leica executives and renowned Leica photographers—it is central to the LSI member experience. Join our What’s App groups. Our Annual Meeting (Fall) is held in different cities, as does and our LSI Regional Shoot (“Spring Shoot”), a smaller and more informal event. Friendship are formed, tips shared, images made.

• TRY | BUY | SELL LEICA GEAR | Our Leica-on-Loan program at many of our in-person gatherings is an ideal try before you buy opportunity, complete with expert advise on the spot. Our WhatsApp groups for buying and selling Leica equipment connect you real-time with a captive (and passionate) audience.

• INVEST WISELY | LSI members receive discounts on select Leica equipment repairs and Leica Akademie classes — what you can save often far surpasses your LSI dues.

• FEEL GOOD, GIVE BACK | Our Photography Grants Program spotlights and provides financial support to emerging photographers and their work—a community give-back effort that all members help fund!

Want even more from your membership?

Consider becoming an LSI Sustaining Member—10% of your membership fees directly support twice-yearly grants.