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Originally Posted by Cornpanzer
Invest in a good flash. Then play with varying intensity levels and bounce angles. The pop-up flash just doesnt have the Butt to get the job done.
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+1.
I get the best results bouncing the light off the ceiling. The SB-400 flash will do this at a reasonable price. I use an SB-600 which allows me use bounce flash on portrait (vertical) shots, among other things.
You could also try using something to diffuse the light from the built in flash; try a white post-it over the flash.
edit: I use a D40 with the same lens you have, FYI. When I am shooting indoors, I typically use program mode, set white balance to "auto" and exposure compensation to -0.7 (D70 may vary on this last setting!)
FWIW.
Best,
Kurt