This may sound  like a stupid question, but...  Can anyone tell me how to download pictures (and occasionally video) using the Opera browser? I've installed it a dozen times, set Free Download Manager to work with it, but no luck so far.  Do I need to set it as the default browser? Since it's such a small program, it seems like a great browser to use, but I'm completely at a loss. Any help would be much appreciated.  

It depends on which Opera version you are using.

Versions Opera 9.63 or higher already include integrated Picture and Video Downloaders.

For versions 9.25 or lower you need free plugin Opera Download Manager 1.3.2

 Many thanks, Funky2004, for your prompt response to my question. I have Opera 9.63 and have found the elusive downloaders. I'm looking forward to using them!