Luckily you can reset the view by pressing the circle button. (thesixthaxis.com)
Besides solely using X to jump, you will encounter the occasional ring that will swing you around corners by pressing circle. (playstationlifestyle.net)
Instead of dropping your hand to your belt to grab the grappling hook, you simply press circle, and then aim where you want to fire by turning your head and looking. (thesixthaxis.com)