With this app I can download videos and photos to my iPad directly from my GoPro Hero Silver camera. I have the choice of either downloading the Thumbnail (low resolution preview) or the full-quality version as taken by the GoPro. I can then view the files and also use an iPad app to make videos that, as far as I know, use and keep the full quality of the clips. I have used this extensively with 1080p 30 fps clips. I havent tried other resolutions or frame rates. The app from GoPro is great for controlling the camera remotely but only downloads preview quality to my iPad. So, by using both apps I have great flexibility and usage. I am using a 32 GB iPad 2.
Kewjbn123 about Photo and Video Browser for GoPro Hero Cameras (Wifi), v2.2