Canon XL 1A Instruction Manual page 11

To monitor the scene with your eye near to the
viewfinder turn the EYE POINT SELECT switch
to NEAR. To view the scene at a distance from the
viewfinder, turn the switch to FAR.
NEAR
EYE POINT SELECT
• In record pause mode, turn the viewfinder
focusing ring (focusing the display between -5
and +2) to suit your eyesight.
• The viewfinder rotates through 270 ° to give a
choice of shooting positions.
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