Novoflex LEM/LER Adapter Goes 6-Bit

While we're all waiting anxiously (last said to begin shipping mid-August) on the new Leica R-Adapter M (pictured above) there's another high-quality adapter available, the Novoflex LEM/LER Adapter. Unfortunately, while the quality was there and comparable to Leica's... Until recently, the downside was the lack of proper 6-bit coding. We've received reports that the latest versions are now shipping with improved, functioning 6-bit coding in place, which serves to bring up the R lens menu on the Leica M! Another bonus is the price, as the Novoflex adapter is $270 and available today - whereas Leica's is $310 - with no word on availability. Dust off those R lenses!

Additional Images

The Novoflex LEM/LER Adapter up close:


Update (01/27/14): It appears that these adapters are now licensed from Leica - probably how they're getting away with the 6-bit coding: