I was looking for a power connector and i saw the options of Shell Plating to be either Conductive or non-conductive .
What does it actually mean for the device and user?
I don't think that the shell finish has safety impact. An anodized surface hardly provides functional isolation, neither can the classical cadmium plated surface work as protective earth connection, I assume.
This is referring as siad to mil spec connectors, usually D38999 beasties, if your using them for a mil contract, then the finish will be specified, if not pick the one suitable for the design at hand... Used both in the past, mainly olive drab/conductive.
If you need this type of connector there are plastic bodies connectors that may suffice.