sand etc on camera

[ArGaT]

Hi guys n Gals

I was out this morning taking some landscape shots at my local beach. While doing so I noticed sand getting all over the lens and camera body, at which I started to panic a bit so I didnt close up the zoom until i got home ot give everything a good brush down. This got me thinking... Are they any good tips and tricks to protect/take care of your equipment while working in these areas/conditions please? apart from the obvious.... Dont bury it..... dont let it go for a swim... etc etc:wacko:

[paulmag]

you could use a underwater cover/bag they sell on ebay if it stops water it will sand

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/waterproof-raincoat-rain-cover-DSLR-camera-weather_W0QQitemZ330418890355QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH _DefaultDomain_3?hash=item4cee802673

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DSLR-SLR-Camera-Waterproof-Dry-Case-Bag-For-Canon-Nikon_W0QQitemZ170471002906QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_C amerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_BagsCases_JN?hash=it em27b0dd131a

[tenchy]

the pro cameras and lenses are also quite resilient to dust and moisture, so should keep sand out I guess. Not that I'd be keen to test it!