If you shot the same scene without flash or with a more powerful flash, and at F8, you'd probably get the result you wanted. Upping the exposure compensation would probably also work, as it would force the camera to use a shutter speed slower than the sync speed.
Because DSLR lenses are bigger than point-and-shoot lenses, you'll get less DOF at the same F-stop, meaning you'll need to stop down more on the DSLR to get the same DOF. This in turn reduces the amount of light that comes through the lens, as you probably know
Thus you need more light: and a slower shutter speed or a more powerful flash are what's needed.
Adam
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