I wonder the same, but here's the passage I was referring to....
"As befits a top-quality camera, the finish, like that of the OM-4, comprises
a double layer of matte black paint over black chrome plating. The result is
unusual durability in use."
--- Yoshihisa Maitani 'Technically Speaking' article on OM-2
SP in Olympus' 'Vision Age' #3, 1985
Best,
George S.
scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
What in the world is "black chrome," I wonder?
Porsche and Leica have used black chrome for years as a beautiful and
tough alternative to black paint. You get a finish from the texture
in the surface, just like with a regular chrome finish. Why in
heaven would you cover the black chrome with paint?
Winsor
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Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California, USA
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