Hands-free camcorders that attach to one's safety helmet or gear and record their extreme adventures are not exactly a huge novelty, but it seems that the people over at Contour have decided to up the ante in this field and released the ContourGPS, the first hands-free video camera to incorporate real-time GPS data while shooting high-definition, 1080p video.

By means of an integrated GPS receiver, ContourGPS captures location once per second with near pinpoint accuracy.

The GPS data, along with HD footage, can then be easily edited using the new Contour Storyteller application.

Compatible with Mac or PC, Contour Storyteller also makes it easy to organize videos, configure the camera and post stories online.

"We call this new form of storytelling "Video Mapping" says Marc Barros, Contour's CEO.

"The inclusion of GPS brings a whole new level of context to any video, making location, speed, time, and conditions as important as what you recorded."

To complement this new GPS camera, Contour is also launching a unique location-based video community that allows users to share their stories, track adventures and discover new places.

"We're excited to introduce location as the next innovation in hands-free video cameras,” continued Mr. Barros.

“GPS adds an exciting new element to video storytelling.

It allows you to map your own adventures and discover new places posted by other users.

Our seamless camera-to-community experience is like combining The Flip, YouTube and Google maps together into one simple, easy to use product," he concluded.

The ContourGPS will be shipping world-wide over the coming days and will retail for an estimate MSRP of 349.99 US dollars.

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