For the record, the use of a dye transfer print as a transfer element, would not yield an acceptable image. Any discussion of prints, in general, for transfer would be heading in the wrong direction.
[original context]I tend to agree with boris: I'm glad these masters are being released on DVD as I fear what would be done by LFL as "restoration". However, bear in mind that the Definitive Collection itself is not theatrically authentic. Aside from the issue of the mix, which is discussed in other threads, the films received extensive color-correction (which is why color varies from scene to scene by comparison to earlier LD releases). Though nowhere near as far out as the '04 DVDs, this does change the look of the film (of course this has to be balanced against the higher quality telecine made for the DefCol).