Retina IIa speed settings

[oldgearhead]

I've got a Retina IIa that only allows me to turn the speed dial to 1/500 if it's
un-cocked. Since I haven't used it at that speed for a long time, I was wondering
if this normal, or does it need repair? Everything works okay.

 

[VictorM.]

That's normal. You are pushing against a strong booster spring that drives the shutter at 1/500th of a second.

 

[clarence]

Which is standard for almost all compur shutters, if I'm not wrong.

Clarence

 

[oldgearhead]

Thank you very much for your quick reply.